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Migration amendments need to be consulted: Senator

The Federal government introduced amendments to the Migration Act before Easter to give greater powers on deliberately deciding who stays in Australia. The move has brought concerns to the multicultural communities across Australia who believe it’s a targeting strategy. The newly appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement Senator Paul Scarr says the government needs …

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A future for Armaguard & Cash in Australia?

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Australia’s largest currency transport business, Armaguard, is said to be struggling financially due to a rapid decline in the use of cash as means of payment in recent years. According to the Australian Banking Association, cash accounts only for 13% of payments, a 57% decline since 2017. So what does the future hold for Armaguard …

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Liberal Party turmoil: Pesutto’s defamation cases and polls

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The Liberal Party in Victoria have been in power for 4 of the last 26 years. And while their counterparts are on the ascendency in Queensland and are clinging to power in Tasmania, things are still looking bad for the Liberals and their leader John Pesutto. Pesutto is potentially facing 3 defamation cases amid growing …

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More resources needed in Alice Springs: Mayor

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Last week, the Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler imposed a youth curfew in Alice Springs for TWO weeks after the riots in a business close to the CBD area. Streets in the Red Centre are quiet, but more than 7 thousand young residents are affected by the curfew. Mayor of Alice Springs Matt Patterson …

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AI technology aids early Cerebral Palsy diagnosis

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AI technology can now help early diagnose babies with Cerebral Palsy by detecting abnormal movements. This breakthrough promises timely analysis and treatment for the condition. Image: Image from Cloudfront Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Dr Elyse Passmore – Clinician Scientist Fellow at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute First aired on The Wire, Tuesday …

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Doctors urge changes to health system due to low bulk billing

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Doctors have descended on Canberra this week calling for an overhaul of the health system More than 20 GPs are calling for funding and reforms to improve access to affordable care as bulk billing services have dropped to an all-time low. While Australia has a world class health system, there are significant challenges to be …

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How climate will impact regional communities

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Last week, the Federal government released the first pass of the National Climate Risk Assessment, showcasing the risks Australia has in terms of climate change. The assessment identifies 56 nationally significant climate risks across different communities, including water security, food, and regional communities. But how will it benefit regional places such as Alice Springs? Image: …

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RACGP urges Victorian government to implement pill testing trial

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urged the Victorian Government to implement a pill testing trial. This comes in response to recent recommendations and an increase in illicit drug overdoses. Many states in Australia such as Queensland have announced mobile pill testing as well as ACT implementing pill testing across music festivals …

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