Doctors want more support for international medical graduates

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is asking the government to remove barriers that prevent international medical graduates from working in Australia. Suggest making the application process easier and providing more support for international medical graduates. RACGP believes that attracting and keeping international doctors is crucial for healthcare in rural areas and overall …

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Melbourne’s earthquake: can Australia expect more ?

An earthquake in Sunbury in Melbourne’s western suburb has shaken thousands of residents  on Sunday night. The earthquake was reported to be the size of 3.8 magnitude and has not resulted in reported damage. We spoke to Senior Seismologists from Geoscience Australia, Phil Cummins, on how common earthquakes are in Victoria. Image: Geoscience Australia: Earthquake …

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Climate change impacts on Australian households

Climate change is a hot topic featuring heavily in the media, government election campaigns, corporate sustainability plans, and of course from environmental organisations. But what does climate change mean for Australian households? Dr Harpreet Singh Kandra is a research and education professional in environmental engineering, with Federation University, and a community leader, awarded the Cardinia …

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Crown’s $450 million Money Laundering Penalty

This morning, Crown Resorts received a $450 million penalty for money laundering breaches at its Melbourne and Perth casino location. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, known as AUSTRAC, will use this money to maintain and ensure policy is being implemented in Australian casinos. As to whether or not Crown’s public representations of regret …

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After death of Clare Nowland, concerns raised on police taser use against vulnerable

The use of a taser to subdue a 95-year-old dementia patient at an aged care home just recently, is yet another example of what goes wrong when police rely too heavily on force to resolve challenging situations. Clare Nowland died in hospital a week after being tasered by an Australian police officer inside her nursing home in …

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The Multicultural Comedy Gala changing the comedy one laugh at a time

The Multicultural Comedy Gala is on tour again this year, and businesses and sectors across the nation are reflecting more about the value of multicultural communities, and comedy is not an exception. Australian stand-up comedian Dilruk Jayasinha is a clear example, being in reality shows and TV programs, and coming to Australia as an international student. …

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