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The fate of a Vietnamese family at risk of deportation because of a bungled visa now rests squarely with the discretion of the government. The Immigration minister has agreed to review the case and yesterday told parliament the Nguyens from Bathurst may not be to blame for their visa predicament. The community is now patiently …
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“A catastrophe in housing provision for First Nations people” is how the leader of Victoria’s Peak Body to end homelessness, has described the situation in that/our state. The Council to Homelessness Persons is calling on the Victorian Government to make a commitment to build 60,000 public houses for Victoria’s homeless. Council CEO, Deborah Di Natale, …
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately arrested for public intoxication, highlighted by the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties. The increasing number of alcohol-free zones in Sydney has also been criticised as a ‘creeping imposition’ on the public’s access to shared spaces. Speaking to NRN’s Frank Bonaccorso, Secretary Timothy Roberts explains how …
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A news research from ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child reveals that not all screen time affects children equally. Watching TV alone can harm learning and behaviour, while watching with parents can be beneficial. I spoke with research fellow, Sumudu Mallawaarachchi, from ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, about is there …
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Mental health organisations ReachOut, Beyond Blue, and Black Dog Institute are advocating for significant changes to social media platforms to enhance safety for young users. In their submission to the Joint Select Committee on social media and Australian Society, they propose evidence-based measures such as verifying mental health information and limiting infinite scroll features. The …
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RACV released the results of its My Country Road survey, with over 7,000 Victorians providing data on regional road safety. Potholes and poor road conditions were identified as the top safety issues, with 64% of participants highlighting these concerns, up from 46% in 2021. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: …
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An international student has been granted permanent residency after an alleged assault in Hobart last year left him paralysed. Outgoing Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has granted Devarshi Deka permanent residency, allowing the 33-year-old Indian national to gain much needed support from the NDIS. Devarshi, known as Dev, was with his friend, Rick Kaushik, when they …
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One of Australia’s largest online book retailers, Booktopia, has just gone into voluntary administration as of this month. With an estimated 60 million dollars in debt, there are concerns that outstanding orders won’t be fulfilled and refunds won’t be issued. The Wire’s contributor from Tune FM, Ash Taylor, speaks with Professor Michael Adams from University …
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