“Rushed” Removal may damage Indigenous Rock Paintings

Three sacred Indigenous rock paintings at Murujuga, Western Australia, were removed this month to make room for a new A$6.4 billion fertilizer facility. Archeologists are concerned about this seemingly rushed operation which may damage the most important rock art site in the world and possibly the next Australian UNESCO World Heritage Site. Image: Image: Shutterstock …

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Alternatives to Labor’s Disputed $10 Billion Housing Fund

Building social and affordable housing using returns from a $10 billion investment seems to be the answer to the skyrocketing rental costs for Labor. Despite the promise of 30,000 social and affordable homes built in its first five years, the proposal is now facing great resistance in the senate. Image: Image: Shutterstock – Jandrie Lombard …

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Volunteers are the backbone behind Australia’s response and recovery

From natural disasters to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, volunteers are now more important than to provide a source of stability through these difficult times.  It is estimated over five million people volunteer through an organisation annually, while an additional 6.5 million provide informal volunteering support within their community. A new report reveals key insights into …

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Physical Activity Prevents Mental Health Problems

Latest findings from Australian researchers find physical activity could prevent future mental health cases in Australia. In Australia, the burden of depression and anxiety is large and growing, and has a significant impact on the global population, causing economic strain on individuals and health systems. The Wire’s Chloe White spoke with lead researcher of the …

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