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19/06/2025

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02/09/2024

The data collected between 2014 and 2021, revealed that two-thirds of the clearing was potentially non-compliant with at least one applicable law.

Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing...

02/09/2024

Gynaecologist Dr Virochana Kaul, says any period symptoms impacting someone's function and quality of life should not be normalised or dismissed.

It’s long been believed heavy and painful periods are a ‘normal’ part of women’s lives, with many of us in...

11/07/2024

“Community radio lives on, it’s a vital voice in the community for the community.” Those are the words of Keith Conlon, a founding father of Australian community broadcasting, reflecting on the sector’s five-decade journey.

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“Community radio lives on, it’s a vital voice in the community for the community.” Those are the words of Keith...

01/07/2024

Women’s Health Victoria has launched a new campaign under their Shequal initiative, hoping to highlight and challenge harmful gender stereotypes in advertising

Women’s Health Victoria has launched a new campaign under their Shequal initiative, hoping to highlight and challenge harmful gender stereotypes...

01/07/2024

The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for ni****ne addiction, and it’s available...

27/06/2024

A remote Indigenous community is taking the lead on their town’s power supply, welcoming the launch of a historic First Nations-owned solar microgrid. What could this mean for the community, and, Australia’s transition to renewables?

A landmark First Nations-owned solar microgrid development has been launched in the remote Northern Territory town of Marlinja. In a...

27/06/2024

A new study reveals 1 in 2 farmers felt their mental health declined over the past year. How is a charity helping our farmers battle recent rises in mental health concerns?

Australia’s rural charity is assisting farmers battling increased levels of mental ill-health in recent months. A new study by Rural...

27/06/2024

A charity has purchased land and is set to build their first affordable homes based on an innovative co-housing community model.

A charity has purchased land and is set to build their first affordable homes based on an innovative co-housing community...

24/06/2024

Last week in Lismore, the Occupiers of Flood damaged houses bought back by the government, received a letter from the...

24/06/2024

This year, a paramedic based in Central Australia ran an ultra marathon for a cause close to her heart.

This year, a paramedic based in Central Australia ran an ultra marathon for a cause close to her heart. Elissa...

21/06/2024

The report, titled “All Work, No Pay”, highlights a major discrepancy for workers who are underpaid and shows the problems relating to the current judicial system processes for compensation. We spoke with the Migrant Justice Institute about it.

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A recent report from the Migrant Justice Institute has found thousands, or potentially millions of people are underpaid every year....