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Turkiye will be the official host country for the COP31 climate summit following a highly contested bidding process against Australia and the Pacific Island nations. Australia and the Pacific region will still play important roles for COP31 following a new unique compromise with Turkiye. But without Australia and the Pacific in the drivers’ seat, what …
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Santiago Velasquez is an electrical engineer and International Day of People with Disabilities Ambassador. Because of his vision impairment, he decided to migrate from Colombia to Australia for better opportunities. He founded a software company named Halo to solve the inaccessibility of public transport. Image: Image supplied Produced By: Emma Myers Featured In Story: Santiago …
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The Federal government is providing $386,000 to the community TV sector for strengthening their streaming platform. CTV+ is an app where all community TV channels will be able to stream their programming as well as on Smart TVs. It comes at a time where community television is facing different digital and financial challenges, and CTV+ …
New research found out six out of seven South Korean students misrepresent the beach safety signage. The research, conducted by Monash University and Life Saving Victoria, surveyed more than 150 South Korean university students, and only 14 percent of them understood the yellow and red safety flags correctly. Very vague terms in English and lack …
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This year Cape York Partnership celebrates its 20th anniversary of its Leaders Program, which has been a major success in closing the gap for disadvantaged, remote Indigenous students. Though the program provides employment opportunities and scholarships for indigenous kids, Cape York Partnership is urging to policymakers to scale up support. Currently the program only offers …
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Major rental law reforms come into effect in Victoria today, marking a significant boost to the rights and protections of nearly 2 million renters. Tenants Victoria says the changes will help prevent unfair evictions and curb exploitative practices in a tight rental market. The new laws aim to give renters greater security, stability, and confidence …
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New national polling shows strong public demand for climate safeguards in Australia’s environment laws, with most voters wanting climate impacts considered before approving new coal and gas projects. The data suggests Labor could lose nearly half its support if it leaves climate out of the reforms, as Australians expect laws that protect communities and nature …
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According to the Government of SA Office for women, women experiencing menopause are the fastest-growing working demographic up nearly 40 per cent since 1980. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) estimated in 2022 that menopause costs women between $17 and $35 billion annually in lost earnings and superannuation. Debilitating symptoms can impact the financial …
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