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New program supporting Queensland Migrant Workers rights

A new program supported by the Queensland Council of Unions is providing free information sessions on work entitlements and visa protections for migrant workers. Around two thirds of migrant workers have experienced wage theft while working in Australia, and the Queensland Migrant WorkWise program gives support to migrant workers by providing information in different languages. …

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QLD Energy Roadmap reveals Longer Commitment to Coal and Gas

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Queensland’s coal-fired power stations will operate for at least a decade longer than originally planned, as revealed in the Crisafulli Government’s long-awaited energy roadmap. On Friday, Queensland Treasurer and Energy Minister, David Janetzki, said the plan would see some state-owned coal assets run until at least 2046. Conservationists and energy analysts have criticised the government’s …

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Illegal e-mobility devices should be fined: MTAQ

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This week, an organisation has lodged a submission to the Inquiry into e-Mobility Safety and Use in Queensland calling for stronger laws against illegal devices on the roads. The growth of e-mobility in Queensland is gaining momentum, and while they bring benefits to the environment, the Motor Trades Association of Queensland says there are unsafe …

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Human rights laws need to protect more trans Australians

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Last week, Brisbane held its 35th Pride with glitter and music, celebrating and acknowledging the LGBTIQ+ community. The Queensland Human Rights Commission was part of the event, and says while protecting the LGBTIQ+ community across Australia is good, more needs to be done. Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …

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Multicultural Queensland Month events wrap up for 2025

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The Multicultural Queensland Awards were held this weekend, organised by the Queensland government to acknowledge the work and advocacy by Queenslanders to support new migrants, emerging and existing CALD communities. Seven winners and eight highly commended nominees were acknowledged, showing the importance of community organisations, businesses and the government working to support this sector. Image: …

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Australia’s flu season far from over

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It’s festival season across Australia, but along with the big gatherings comes a less welcome guest: the flu. Queensland has already seen almost 44 thousand cases this year, 20 per cent more than last year. According to Queensland Health, 86 per cent of hospitalised patients with flu were unvaccinated. Image: Photo by CDC Produced By: …

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Festitalia brings Italian culture to Brisbane

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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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