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Historic Ruling In Favour of First Nations Climate Advocacy Group

It was announced on Friday that the case against the proposed Waratah Coal Mine in Galilee Basin of Central Western Queensland was successful.   For the first time in Australia, court officials accepted on-country evidence as part of the case. This is a significant step forward for the legal recognition of the knowledge of the …

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Palliative care services need more funding

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released its report on palliative care services around Australia, showing these services are making patients feel better. But with palliative care needs on the rise, the specialist palliative doctors are decreasing, creating a gap in these services. Palliative Care Australia is urging the Commonwealth and State governments to …

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Injured workers demand action for iCare compensation scheme

Injured workers and union NSW members have rallied in front of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s office today, in an attempt to open a discussion about the iCare workers’ compensation scheme. iCare was found to have underpaid injured workers and is now facing accusations surrounding mistreatment and bullying of those who are entitled to compensation.  The …

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