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New research reveals vast majority of racist incidents go unreported

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A new report by Victoria University in collaboration with tEthnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and the Islamic Council of Victoria reveals that the vast majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported, with only 16% of victims coming forward. The study identifies barriers such as hopelessness faced by people experiencing racism. The Wire spoke with …

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National Food Waste Summit tackles Australia’s 7.6 million tons of food waste

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Imagine the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, but rather than cricket or AFL being played there, picture it filled to the top of the stands, with food waste. Stale sandwiches, soggy pasta, mouldy tomatoes, and then imagine that ten times and you have the 7.6 million tons of food waste created by this country each year. …

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National Tree Day: tree planting can help with mental health

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Tree Day. Planet Ark an environmental organisation, is encouraging Australians to connect with nature to help their mental health. Since 1996, over five million volunteers have planted more than 27 million native trees. The day promotes environmental responsibility and the psychological benefits of nature. Jennifer McMillan, Planet Ark’s …

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Is language a link for lower alcohol consumption in Indigenous people?

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New research has revealed older Indigenous people who speak their cultural language at home are less likely to drink alcohol. A collective of Australian universities interviewed almost 800 Indigenous people over 16 years of age from across Australia, asking them to record their drinking habits on an online app. Professor Kylie Lee from La Trobe …

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Leaders elected at first meeting for SA’s Voice to Parliament

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The Uluru Statement from the Heart called for a legislated Indigenous Voice to Federal Parliament – and despite the defeat of last year’s National Referendum, several jurisdictions across Australia are taking steps to honour that request. Ahead of the failed vote on the Voice last year, the South Australian Government legislated a Voice to State …

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Staffing shortfalls and burnout sees domestic violence services in crisis

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As the country deals with a crisis in domestic violence, it seems in some locations there is a failure to fill gaps left by a diminishing number of domestic violence workers. A Sydney hotspot for domestic violence could see one of its major lifelines close its doors, as it buckles under additional strain of staff …

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