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Queensland’s higher penalties for crocodile conflicts welcomed

A community organisation advocating to change the laws in Queensland to reduce the incidents involving human-crocodile conflict has welcomed the new increased penalties by the State government. Community Representation Of Crocodile or CROC, compromises of scientists and wildlife educators, boasting extensive experience in crocodile management and science. The Wire’s contributor from Ngaarda Media Asad Khan …

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Celebrating QLD SES Volunteer Week

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This week, the Queensland State Emergency Services celebrates its volunteers who work supporting Australians in need. SES provides emergency and rescue services to communities impacted by natural disasters and emergencies, and anyone can become one. Ibraheem Malik is a Pakistani Australian and decided to volunteer with SES, and has given him the opportunity to help …

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Empowering refugee women in Queensland

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A woman in regional Queensland is helping refugee women to thrive and be independent in their new home. Mosaic Hues is located in Toowoomba, 125 kilometres west of Brisbane, providing social connections to new migrants with their new community. One of the programs is helping migrant women to obtain their driver’s license. The Wire’s Sameen …

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Aboriginal women connect through culture at WOW Festival

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across regional Australia are inspired in their communities to start their businesses showcasing their culture. Earlier this month, Aboriginal women from Woorabinda, around 200 kilometres west of Gladstone, gathered at the WOW Festival in Biloela to connect through culture and raise their voices. Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …

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New report reveals huge decline in Queensland volunteers

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A new report launched today in Brisbane, quantifies the economic and social value of volunteers across Queensland. The second State of Volunteering in Queensland Report found there’s a 10 percent decline of volunteering over the last 3 years because of the rising cost of living. The value of volunteering has increased with a $4.70 return …

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Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks rising in QLD and NSW

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With summer and hot temperatures across Australia, outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have increased across Queensland and New South Wales. The condition comes from drinking contaminated water from natural sources such as creeks, and it’s resistant to chlorine, spreading it across public swimming pools. Some of the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis are diahrroea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Image: …

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Powerful storm hits Queensland: $2 Billion recovery battle

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Queensland’s south-east and far north are grappling with the aftermath of back-to-back natural disasters, with a recovery cost exceeding $2 billion, according to state Treasurer Cameron Dick. The devastation resulted from powerful storms hitting the Gold Coast, Logan, and Scenic Rim on Christmas and New Year’s Day, accounting for three-quarters of the total damage bill. …

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Seventeen new animals into the threatened species list

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The Federal government has added 17 more animals to the ‘threatened species list’ just ahead of Christmas. Some of the animals are native to Far North Queensland raising questions around how the most recent floods will impact vulnerable populations. While the most recent additions are mostly reptiles, birds, and fish, there’s a drop in the …

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