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Australia has many amazing corals, and not only are they beautiful to look at, but they protect the coastline and provide habitats for marine life. Yet, there’s still so much to learn about these vital ecosystems. Researchers from Curtin University have created the ‘Kimberley Reef Connect’ project to close the knowledge gaps of the region’s …
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A new research released today shows sports brands Nike and Adidas are underpaying their workers in Cambodia. The report called ‘Stitched under Strain’ shows workers, mostly women, have experienced systemic wage loss, and even with overtime pay, workers in Cambodia don’t make ends meet with basic housing and food. Image: CATU President, Yang Sophorn, and …
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A new report has been released giving a snapshot of the social landscape in Australia. The Australian Cohesion Index 2023, developed by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, shows positive strides in health and education overall, reflecting a healthy and educated population. However, the report shows there are many challenges ahead, like trust in government and …
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The global flower industry is worth more than 50-billion dollars, and surprisingly has a very big carbon footprint. A large portion of flowers are imported from overseas, which means they have to be flown in on planes – hugely increasing their greenhouse gas emissions. Nikki Davey is a flower farmer and the Founder of startup …
Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive believe psychiatry has it wrong. Dr Taylor is a chartered psychologist, while Ms Shrive is a PhD candidate in politics and criminal justice. They’re also best-selling authors. They have just released a new book, ‘The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual’ (ITIM), which they say is an alternative to the Diagnostic and …
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Residents of the dust affected New South Wales town of Cadia say Newcrest Mining must to more to assist the community amid reports of dust entering the bloodstream of humans and .affecting its environment Mining operator Newcrest apologised to residents this week at an inquiry in Sydney after dust pollution from the Cadia Mine in …
Rural Fire Service NSW has placed a total fire ban in Sydney for the first time in three years. While an extreme hot weather has been surrounding the South-east part of Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology formally declared an El Niño on Tuesday, 2 months after the US. While 21 local schools across New South …
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In Pakistan, female genital cutting remains shrouded in secrecy, with survivors being the sole voices shedding light on its prevalence. Conversations on this sensitive issue are stifled due to the prevailing societal norms that cast women’s bodies as objects of shame or taboo. Despite the global rise of feminism and female empowerment in many contemporary …
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