Australia

New report shows Victorian public housing wait times have skyrocketed

Victoria’s Department of Families, Fairness and Housing have released their annual report and it has shown public housing wait times have increased up to 20 months for people identified as high priority. This increase is 88 percent longer than the Victoria Government’s target of 10 and a half months. The report has caused concern for …

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Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

The Federal government has tabled a second interim report around its social media inquiry. The report shows the influence and impacts of social media on the Australian community and the decision of social media corporation Meta of abandoning its deal with the government. The report also did recommendations so public journalism becomes more sustainable. Produced …

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Melbourne Fashion Week celebrates multiculturalism on the runway

During this years Melbourne Fashion Week, the Student Collections Runway showcased emerging designers from institutions like RMIT and Box Hill Institute at The Lume. The event celebrated multiculturalism, with designers inspired by global traditions and personal heritage, highlighting both technical skills and storytelling through fashion. The 2024 Student Award winner, Nam Tram from Box Hill …

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82-year-old Aboriginal Elder arrested for protesting forest logging

An 82-year-old Aboriginal elder and long-time activist has been released on bail following his arrest for allegedly trespassing on ancestral lands. Uncle Jim Everett was arrested during a protest against native forest logging in Tasmania. Uncle Jim’s arrest comes at a time when tensions are high in Tasmania over native forest logging and land rights …

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New study: air pollution in infancy linked to increased peanut allergy

A new study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne found that higher levels of air pollution during infancy are linked to an increased risk of developing peanut allergies, the allergies can last throughout childhood. This research is the first to use oral food challenges to examine this connection, suggesting that improving …

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Famed Mexican Navy ship graces Australian shores

The iconic Mexican Navy tall ship, Cuauhtémoc is set to grace Australian shores as part of its 42nd international training cruise in 2024. This majestic three-masted vessel will visit Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney during its 222-day journey through Asia and Australia, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. Led by Captain Victor Hugo Molina Pérez, the Cuauhtémoc …

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