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- Energy, Government Federal
- 18/10/2024
- 15:56
Peter Dutton hates the reality of renewable energy, but loves the fantasy of nuclear reactors
18 October 2024 Climate advocacy organisation Solutions for Climate Australia called out Federal Liberal leader PeterDutton for again attacking renewable energy, this time visiting Western Australia, to object to offshore wind projects in the state, while privately promoting nuclear reactors. “Again we have the ridiculous situation where the Federal Liberal Party is committing to stop clean renewable energy projects, instead locking in more expensive and climate polluting gas and coal, while pinning their hopes on ultra-expensive and toxic nuclear reactors that will probably never be built,” said Dr Barry Traill, Director of Solutions for Climate Australia. “Mr Dutton’s visit to…
- Education Training, Veterans Affairs
- 18/10/2024
- 15:08
Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training
Veterans and their families have access to free mental health literacy and suicide prevention training, thanks to an Australian Government-funded initiative launched today by leading health promotion charity Mental Health First Aid Australia. Announcing the official launch during Veterans’ Health Week, Acting CEO Ebony Whitehouse says the Mental Health Protect program reflects this year’s theme of ‘Keep connected’ in recognising the role these connections have in keeping the community safe. ‘We know that the broader veteran community are often the first point of contact for veterans, and they will be first to recognise signs of mental health problems or psychological…
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- Science
- 18/10/2024
- 15:02
Monash Expert: Severe weather warnings and our changing climate
Authorities are warning residents across parts of Victoria and NSW to batten down the hatches as a severe thunderstorm brings flash flooding, large hail and damaging winds. Available to comment: Dr Kim Reid, Research Fellow, Monash School of Earth Atmosphere and EnvironmentContact details: +61 410 858 950 orKim.Reid@monash.edu (Please email or text before calling) Extreme rainfall and flooding Synoptic weather systems Tropical-extratropical interactions Atmospheric rivers The following can be attributed to Dr Reid: “With climate change increasingly reshaping our weather, we are likely to see more intense storms as the planet warms. Intense thunderstorms can bring high amounts of rain…
- General News, Mental Health
- 18/10/2024
- 14:50
Psychiatry: An Industry Under Scrutiny – Mental Health Exhibit Expose Opens in Sydney
As Mental Health Month draws to a close, a chilling exhibition on violations of human rights in the psychiatric system, Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, opens today in Sydney. It aims to raise awareness of the potentially harmful practices within the psychiatric industry to provide essential information to help individuals and families safeguard their mental health. Hosted by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), the exhibition will run for two days and shine a spotlight on the often hidden risks associated with psychiatric treatments. The exhibition presents an unvarnished history of psychiatry, from its origins to modern day practices,…
- Political
- 18/10/2024
- 13:24
Family First to Fight for Repeal of Dangerous ‘Equality’ Bill
Family First has pledged to repeal the dangerous Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill if its candidates are elected to the NSW Parliament in 2027. The bill put forward by Alex Greenwich, which passed the lower house of the NSW Parliament today, threatens the safety and rights of women, girls, and children by removing key safeguards in the name of so-called equality. Lyle Shelton, National Director of Family First, expressed deep concern about the implications of the bill, particularly its allowance biological men to identify as women by changing their sex on their birth certificates at a whim. “This exposes girls…
- Government Federal, Insurance
- 18/10/2024
- 12:58
Flood insurance inquiry reports on industry failures
TheHouse Standing Committee on Economicshas released its report on the inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The Chair of the committee,Dr Daniel Mulino MP,said thetitleFlood failure to future fairnessreflected “the collective failure by insurers to meet their obligations to policyholders after the 2022 floods, and our hope for a fairer system in the future through the 86 recommendations in this report.” Dr Mulino saidthat “too many cases were badly mishandled. Inconsistent decision-making meant neighbours received different outcomes after the same event. Long delays caused emotional, mental health and financial strain. More than two years on, many people…
- Agriculture Farming Rural, Animal Animal WelfareRights
- 18/10/2024
- 12:05
Humane Society International seeks His Majesty King Charles’ support to end live lamb cutting (mulesing) – Australia’s controversial farming practice
In a recent letter to King Charles III, Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Humane Society International/United Kingdom have brought the controversial practice of live lamb cutting—or ‘mulesing’—to His Majesty’s attention and are seeking his endorsement for an effective and humane solution. “As King Charles is the patron for The Campaign for Wool, and is a well-respected conservationist and lover of nature, we wanted to ensure that His Majesty was fully aware of the issue, as we seek his support for a humane solution,” said Georgie Dolphin, HSI Australia’s Animal Welfare Campaigner. “His Majesty is a keen supporter of wool…
- Immigration, National News Current Affairs
- 18/10/2024
- 11:39
Australia’s low fertility is all good news
SPA responds to news on Australia’s fertility Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has welcomed news that Australia’s fertility has fallen to 1.5 children per woman,…
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- Sport Recreation
- 18/10/2024
- 11:37
Williams Racing drivers try mining giants at Komatsu’s Arizona Proving Grounds
Ahead of the Austin race, F1 drivers and Team Principal go from speed to strength TUCSON, Ariz.–BUSINESS WIRE– In a thrilling departure from the…
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