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Cabin owners face uncertainty amid Australia’s housing crisis

Amid Australia’s ongoing housing crisis and high cost of living, cabin owners at Capel Sound on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria are facing a distressing situation as the property undergoes administration. The property owner’s insolvency has left cabin owners with limited options and uncertain prospects. Approximately twenty owners have been notified that they lack ownership …

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Migrating populations from cities to regional towns

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Australian researchers have found that the migration of populations from major capital cities into smaller regional towns does not ease population growth pressures in major metropolitan cities. As the cost of living skyrockets in major cities, some city dwellers are looking to escape the city for a more affordable and comfortable lifestyle in regional towns. …

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Is Australia going into an economic recession?

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It’s not news the cost of living in Australia is affecting everyone with rising inflation and interest rates and a slow economic growth. But now some experts are warning Australia is heading towards a recession. Is this something we need to worry about? Story produced by RTRFM Produced By: Jeff Bullen Featured In Story: Dr …

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Lifeline overwhelmed: surging demand prompts new call centre expansion

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Bushfires, pandemic, floods and inflation, crises after crisis has seen a record number of people turn to lifeline for help. Lifeline now takes four thousand calls and chats a day, sometimes pushing the service beyond its limits. The helpline has now opened a brand new local call centre at Victoria University, in West Melbourne. Image: …

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Rising temperatures fuel deadly coral diseases

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On the wake of World Environment Day, new research released warns that as global temperatures rise deadly coral diseases are spreading and could become a common problem for reefs worldwide by the next century. The study analysed coral health and disease, linking them to ocean temperature records. Coral disease has tripled in the past 25 …

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Why migrant workers are more likely to be underpaid

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A new report from the Grattan Institute reveals recent migrants within the past five years are twice as likely to be underpaid than long-term residents with similar skills in the same jobs. The report also mentions in 2022, between 5% to 16% of employed recent migrants were paid less than the national minimum wage. From …

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Are cultural labels important in Australia?

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New research from the Scanlon Foundation looks into the complexities of cultural identity and what it means in a diverse country. We spoke to Senior Researcher, Trish Prentice, about what the limitations and benefits of labels. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Trish Prentice, Senior Researcher from the Scanlon Foundation. …

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Australia indirectly funding fossil fuels with MDBs: report

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A new report from ActionAid Australia and Jubilee Australia revealed Australia is indirectly investing in fossil fuels through its aid program. Australia’s share of the fossil fuel financing is estimated up to 828 million dollars through several multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank. The report released recommendations Australia can do to demand these …

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