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August 1st, 2023 marks the 10 year anniversary of when Australia passed the national anti-discrimination law for trans and gender diverse peoples. While trans rights seem to be protected here in Australia, in the United States trans and other LGBTQ rights are being threatened by legislation. Trans Americans and Australians speak on what this means …
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The Victorian government’s move towards a greener future is positive, with the new announced ban on gas appliance in new homes from the start of next year. The ban comes after the rising cost of gas bills and the governments need to reduce emissions and meet target. While the immediate impact on the electricity grid …
Two Aussie states have received the label “very poor” report card from Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), which has assessed the nation’s efforts to preserve forests. Globally, Australia has the highest rate of deforestation in the developed world. WWF scientists are now calling on leaders as well as the public to improve the score and …
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Brisbane this weekend to meet with Defence Minister Richard Miles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. At the same time, the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network will launch a conference called ‘Calling for a Peaceful Pacific’ tomorrow, raising awareness about the impacts of …
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A recent study found that the services available to former inmates in Australia struggle to access services that are supposedly made available to them post-release. The inaccessibility of these services leads to greater recidivism and reincarceration, a social and economic harm to the broader community. Experts are calling on the government to overhaul …
This week the Federal government launched an amendment bill to fight against fake news in digital platforms. The amendment under the Communications Legislation Amendment on Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation 2023 is trying to follow a model from the European Union. Experts are concerned the bill will become more punitive and less participatory Image: Image credit: …
Fans from around the world will come together Friday 20th of July in Melbourne to witness the first kick off of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. The game itself stands as a multicultural sport, fostering inclusivity and diversity, making it instrumental in promoting and encouraging girls to participate, regardless of their cultural backgrounds. Imam …
A new survey by the University of New England is investigating the state of rural farm crime across Australia. This is the first survey done in 20 years, and it hopes to gather data around cattle theft, trespassing, and property damage, and more types of farm crime. The Wire’s contributor from TuneFM Ben Lewis asked …