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New research: 9 out of 10 tradies experience work related injuries

Recent data from the Australian Physiotherapy Association shows that 9 in 10 tradies experienced a work-related injury in the past year, with many suffering from ongoing pain. As Tradies National Health Month 2025 begins, the APA is urging tradies to seek early care to prevent injuries and manage chronic conditions. Image: Image from Unsplash Produced …

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Cultural Fashion Show celebrating Queensland’s diversity

August is Multicultural Queensland Month, an initiative by the Queensland government showcasing and celebrating multiculturalism across the state. On Sunday, the first Cultural Fashion Show kicked off in Brisbane’s CBD to highlight the vibrant cultures living across Queensland with fashion from First Nations and multicultural designers. The event was organised by the Ethnic Communities Council …

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Festitalia brings Italian culture to Brisbane

This September, Festitalia is coming to Brisbane to celebrate and showcase Italian Culture to the wider community.  The Italian community is a significant part of Australia’s Multicultural history, with more than 1 million Australians claiming Italian heritage in Brisbane alone.  Image: Image: Pexels/ Pixabay Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Santo Santoro – Festitalia …

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Tensions high following Thai-Cambodian border war

Tensions remain high between Thailand and Cambodia following a deadly border conflict, just days after announcing a ceasefire. Thailand had accused Cambodian troops of violating the ceasefire agreement following attacks some hours after the signing. Authorities in Phnom Pehn denied the charge and instead accused the Thai military of detaining 18 of its soldiers.  Both …

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Climate Action Crucial for Economic Growth: Productivity Commission Report

A new Productivity Commission report says tackling climate change is now crucial to Australia’s long-term economic prosperity. The report warns climate damage is already hindering productivity, with repeated floods, marine heatwaves and extreme weather affecting farming, tourism and small businesses. With renewables now supplying 43% of Australia’s electricity, speeding up the shift to clean energy …

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Homelessness crisis widening gap for Indigenous Australians

New data coming out of Homelessness Australia has shown the gap for Indigenous Australians continues to widen, especially when it comes to the housing crisis. A range of factors contribute to the issue with experts calling for substantial change. Image: Photo by MART PRODUCTION: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-resting-his-head-on-his-hand-8078372/ Produced By: Zachary Probert Featured In Story: Zac Matysek – …

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Multicultural young Australians pitch policy ideas in Canberra

This week, 16 young multicultural Australians from across the country gathered at Parliament House. The FUSE delegation from the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network spoke with politicians to pitch their policy ideas to improve outcomes for migrants and young people… Including calls for an anti-racism framework, culturally safe responses to domestic violence, and digital equity. Image: …

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