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New book exposes dark side of Native Logging: ‘The Forest Wars’

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Last month saw the release of a new book exposing the ugly truths about the native logging industry.  Written by Professor David Lindenmayer from the Australian National University, aptly named ‘The Forest Wars’, the book delves into the destruction of native forests, enabled by years of failed policy. Image: Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pile-of-wood-in-a-forest-5215363/ Produced …

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Best & Less face criticism over backtrack on safety agreement

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Australian retailer Best and Less has come under fire after going back on its commitment to sign an international safety accord, designed to improve health and safety standards for textile workers in South Asia.  Women’s rights organisation, ActionAid, says  Best&Less had indicated their plans to join the accord last year but has since had a …

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Bella* thought the family court would protect her and her kids, she was wrong.

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Bella* is a mother who escaped a domestic violence relationship with her children. She never expected the system designed to protect her kids could cause further harm. Bella’s perpetrator used the family court system to continue the ongoing cycle of abuse and control. Now, women around the country with experiences like Bella’s are instigating a …

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Global warming already exceeded 1.5 degrees, new research finds

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Earlier this year researchers at the University of Western Australia’s Ocean Institute found global warming had already exceeded 1.5 degrees. The research found global warming had increased 0.5 degrees more than previously estimated and that the industrial-era warming began earlier than previously thought, in the mid-1860s. Story produced by RTRFM Image: Rising ocean tempratures and coral …

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Experts say families managing mental illness need more support

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Following the Bondi Junction attacks, devastated father, Andrew Cauchi told media he had done “everything in his power” to help his son who had a long history of mental illness. Mr Cauchi said he was “heartbroken” for all involved, describing his son as a “very sick boy.” With the tragic events unfolding, attention is drawn …

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Surya sails to Gaza

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An Australian man from the Northern Rivers area is on his way to deliver aid for Gaza. Along with activists from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Surya McEwen will take more than 5000 tonnes of food and medicine to Palestinians in Gaza. They’re in Istanbul ready to deliver the aid, and are asking the community to …

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Thousands to protest nationally against gender-based violence

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Content warning – the following contains reference to family and domestic violence. Communities across the country continue to reel from increasing rates of gender-based violence. Twenty six  women from Australia have lost their lives due to family and domestic violence since the start of 2024, according to the latest figures from Counting Dead Women Australia …

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