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Content warning, the following story contains details some listeners may find distressing. This weekend, tens of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across Australia to demand action against gendered violence and domestic abuse. Sparked by a significant rise in the number of women killed this year, with all alleged perpetrators being men – the community …
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As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, communities across Australia are doing what they can to support Palestinians fleeing their homes. Mums for Palestine Meanjin is hosting a children’s market in West End, on April 27, with market stalls and kids’ workshops, the funds raised will go towards flights and basic necessities for families …
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The Anglican Church Southern Queensland will issue an apology to LGBTQIA+ people for harm caused by the church’s past attitude and behaviours. The Church began consultation with the LGBTQIA+ community last week, inviting current or past members and their families to share past experiences in its parishes, schools or other institutions. Via email or committee …
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Gabba ward in Brisbane City Council is to have a new councillor to replace popular Greens incumbent Jonathon Sriranganathan. Trina Massey, the first queer woman of colour for Brisbane Council is keen to clean up housing, homelessness, greenspace and promote the Arts in the soon-to-be Olympic City. Image: Image: Supplied – Trina Massey, Netta Finney …
This weekend marked one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Community of Queensland organised a rally to commemorate this anniversary and show solidarity for Ukrainian diaspora living in Brisbane, Australia. The Wire’s Nicholas Powell attended the rally and spoke with Vice President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland, Adam Miljenovic and other …
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A heritage-listed state school in East Brisbane will be shut down to make room for a new Olympic Stadium in Woolloongabba. A new stadium for The Gabba has been proposed ahead of the 2032 Olympics, which will force the relocation of the East Brisbane State School. Parents and teachers of the school say that the …
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Tens of thousands of people gathered on Invasion Day to attend protest rallies in cities across the nation, amid a rising political and social awareness of the country’s colonial history. With Australia increasingly uneasy about celebrating its national day, recognition of Indigenous people in the constitution has become a new flashpoint. The government has proposed …
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