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This Sunday the 3rd of March will see millions of Australians come together to help Clean Up the environment. Clean Up Australia day started over 30 years ago by and average Australian who had the idea of making a difference to the environment. The Day has now evolved into the nation’s largest community-based environmental event. …
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A Melbourne University’s student is advocating for more first nation representation in STEM fields. Tully Mahr, a Gundungurra woman, currently studying her masters in mechanical engineering and talks about her recent internship with Nasa and advocating for more first nations students in STEM. Image: Supplied from Melbourne University Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: …
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A new report released by Harvard University highlights poor health standards for young people in detention centres. Children in detention are likely to have greater health needs, like mental illness, substance abuse, and complex trauma. The report includes research from youth detention centres in Western Australia and indicates a long way to go to ensure …
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Indigenous communities are being called on to have their say on the formation of an advisory body to hold government accountable on Closing the Gap targets. The New South Wales Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations wants to create an independent, Aboriginal-led body to commit lawmakers to meeting the targets set out in the 2020 gap …
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Black Saturday bushfire survivors are calling the government to implement safer and renewable energy. It has been 15 years since the catastrophic fires in regional Victoria, where 173 people lost their lives and more than 2000 homes were destroyed. The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica speaks with Serena Joyner Black Saturday survivor and CEOof Bushfire Survivors for …
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The Indian diaspora in Australia ranks second place as one of the top culturally and linguistic populations in Australia according to the latest census. As the Indian population in begins to age many parents and grandparents find themselves moving in with their children in Australia. The Wire Renu Tiwary explores how moving countries at an …
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Amidst the current housing crisis, experts suggest Australia should focus on attracting skilled migrant construction workers to aid in the effort of building more homes. Though migration figures have surged to a record high of over 518,000, migrants choosing to work in the construction industry remains low compared to other industries. So what potential reforms …
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For those who work late or overnight, shift work often comes with changes to one’s lifestyle – sleeping through the day or going to bed early are habits that become necessary parts of the job. However, while your body is adapting, it can result in shift work sleep disorder. Symptoms include lethargy, headaches, and trouble …