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Community volunteers in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, are urging Federal and Queensland health authorities to recognise and invest in the homegrown healthcare solutions they’ve built from the ground up to meet local needs. They are calling for urgent infrastructure funding to expand services and keep pace with rising demand. Mareeba and Communities Family Healthcare … Continued
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An innovative new research initiative aims to drive systemic change and better support victim survivors of family violence across the country. Launched today, Safety Measures will measure specialist domestic and family violence service need, accessibility and effectiveness. Every person experiencing domestic or family violence in Australia should be able to access the support … Continued
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Enrolment numbers are on the rise for Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE. Student enrolment numbers have already surpassed last year’s total to date by almost 14 per cent. There has been a significant increase in First Nations students’ enrolments, with the cohort making up almost 24 per cent of current CDU TAFE enrolments. First Nations … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE, General: EMBARGO UNTIL 10pm AEST THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025 The Rule of Law Education Centre’s first national opinion survey has identified a major challenge for the legal system’s key institutions. A majority of respondents (55 per cent) rated the legal system – Australia’s framework of laws and justice processes – as either … Continued
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Amid a cost-of-living crisis which has exacerbated homelessness, donations are among the many costs closely scrutinised by people lucky enough to have a roof over their heads. This was the case for one generous Melbourne woman, Jennifer (not her real name), who decided several years ago after her husband died to support a smaller … Continued
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SydWest Multicultural Services and Western Sydney MRC, both members of the Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium, are proud to announce its upcoming advocacy event, aimed at championing an increase in Australia’s refugee intake and enhancing the resettlement experience for migrants and refugees. The event, set to take place on 17th June at West HQ … Continued
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A boom in the number of Aussies identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual could be indicative of a “sexual revolution” not seen since the 60s and 70s, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) has found. The study’s lead researchers Fiona Shalley and Adjunct Associate Professor Thomas Wilson, from the CDU Northern Institute’s Demography … Continued
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North-west NSW primary producers have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary Rabo Client Council-hosted information sessions. The practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information sessions will be held in Glen Innes and Tamworth in mid-July. The initiative has been spearheaded and funded by food and … Continued
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Developed with grassroots publishers, journalists, and media experts, the Starter Kit responds to the urgent needs of communities left behind by the collapse of commercial media. Between 2019 and mid 2020, more than 200 newsrooms closed across Australia, leaving many regional and diverse communities without a trusted source of information. The Newsroom Starter Kit reflects LINA’s broader … Continued
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A first-of-its-kind study by La Trobe University has shown the critical contribution surfers make to beach safety in Victoria. The research, published this week in Safety Science, collected data from 562 recreational surfers from 2020 to 2023. Researchers found that for every 100 surfs, respondents on average gave beachgoers safety advice 11.6 times, first aid … Continued
