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QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning

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The Queensland government has introduced amendments to fast track projects approvals, especially with critical minerals. The aim of these amendments is to get faster access to these minerals, but advocacy groups are concerned about environmental protections being watered down. Image: Image Credit: Gilberto Olimpio / Pexels Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Tony Fontes …

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Top stories this week: Advocates calling for a 50 percent tax on gas export from Australia to help reduce rising living costs. Angus Taylor’s migration plan is drawing criticism, we speak with Anne Aly and later today, Queensland astronomers make global breakthrough with a distant planet discovery. Featured In Story: First aired on The Wire, Saturday …

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Amateur astronomers won the Page Medal for Quoaoar rings

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A group of Queensland astronomers have won the Page Medal for discovering a ring across a faraway planet. In his home observatory in suburban Brisbane, Renato Langersek and his colleagues found a distinctive ring in dwarf planet Quoaoar. Their discovery has been recognised in the astronomy community worldwide. Image: Image supplied Produced By: Eduardo Jordan …

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First Nations organisation garnering federal backing to continue supporting local communities

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A Queensland Aboriginal corporation is pushing for support from the federal government after claims other organisations have attempted to ‘bully funding away’. The Gidarjil Development Corporation delivers projects, including the Indigenous Rangers Program, in partnership with state and federal governments across central and southern Queensland. In a statement posted on social media, the corporation board …

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New youth mental health support for First Nations in Queensland

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A new mental health centre for First Nations young people has opened in Queensland’s Moreton Bay. Youth mental health organisation Headspace has partnered with Institute for Urban Indigenous Health to open the Staying Deadly Centre in Deception Bay. The centre aims to provide culturally safe support and create a space where young First Nations people …

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Top Stories Today: One Nation has announced its lead candidate for South Australia, as the party looks to strengthen its presence in the state. Animal welfare activists are raising concerns over Queensland’s dingo cull, warning it could have long-term environmental impacts. And later today, we’ll bring you the latest after a man was charged after …

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Conservation groups raise concerns over killing of dingos

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The Queensland government announced it has culled six dingoes in K’gari after the death of Piper James. The announcement has brought concerns to conservation groups and First Nations communities. A new petition created by The Dingo Conservancy asks the State government to stop culling dingoes and instead to work in non-invasive strategies to protect the …

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New program supporting Queensland Migrant Workers rights

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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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