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The Australian Government has announced the listing of four new extremely rare gecko species as Critically Endangered. The species listed are the McIlwraith leaf-tailed gecko, Cape Melville leaf-tailed gecko, Pinnacles leaf-tailed gecko, and Arcadia velvet gecko – all of which are only found in Queensland. Humane Society International (HSI) Australia nominated the very rare geckos … Continued
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The festive season is ‘a trigger’ for a spike in gambling, increasing the financial toll and stress many families will experience this Christmas, according to the CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Carol Bennett. “All the research tells us gambling increases in times of economic hardship and Christmas time brings financial stress, family tension, … Continued
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The Supreme Court of NSW has today convicted and sentenced 2 men to jail for conspiring to cause a loss of approximately $40 million to the Commonwealth following ATO action. Co-conspirators, Cedric Adrian Millner and Jonatan Kelu were convicted of 2 offences of conspiring to dishonestly cause a loss to the Commonwealth contrary to s135.4(3) of … Continued
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Rewiring Australia called for the Australian Energy Market Operator to shift the focus of energy planning to drive electrification and rooftop solar as these will help reduce the cost of energy, while the build-out of large-scale renewables suffers from delays. Dr Saul Griffith, Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Rewiring Australia said: “AEMO has moved considerably … Continued
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15 December 2023 The Public Health Association of Australia has issued an urgent call to action to all levels of government to address the growing number of Australians living with chronic disease, following the release of alarming new data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has today published the National Health Survey 2022, which shows that … Continued
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As Tropical North Queensland reels from the devastation left by the tropical low from ex-Cyclone Jasper, locals are weathering intense rainfall and flooding. Climate experts have modelling showing future cyclone seasons will move further south as we approach the year 2100. As the climate and oceans warm, tropical cyclones are predicted to move further … Continued
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The Susan McKinnon Foundation (SMF) is proud to announce it will partner with the Analysis & Policy Observatory (APO) to ensure the vital public resource can continue operating. APO curates a free online library of articles, research reports, evaluations, policy briefs and white papers to help organisations including government, not-for-profits, universities and think tanks access … Continued
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The ban on engineered stone products will save lives, according to the Australian Workers’ Union, but it will sadly not end the scourge of silicosis among Australian workers. The AWU has warmly welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a ban on engineered stone products. But AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow has pointed out that much more … Continued
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National Legal Aid (NLA) has welcomed the MYEFO commitment to providing $17.1 million to Legal Aid Commissions across Australia in recognition of the ongoing impact of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) reforms. The FCFCOA reforms, whilst essential in aiming to provide early resolution of family law matters, have created unforeseen effects … Continued
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13 December 2023 The country’s peak body for public health welcomes the announcement of the ban of engineered stone in Australia, following a decision from the country’s Work Health and Safety Ministers. “We congratulate the Ministers for supporting the recommendation by SafeWork Australia and all the researchers, clinicians, and unions who fought for this important … Continued
