World Cup wrap-up Urapuntja homelands traditional owners given native title Smoking rates hit record low in Australia Pokémon cards: from hobby to hot commodity Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared Migration agreement risks work for Queenslanders: union Program to support Territorians with a job expanded to Alice Springs Divine Playhouse controversy exposes the fragility of cultural infrastructure Complex insurance policies a leading factor in underinsurance of flood-prone homes QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning

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The changing face of Australia’s refugee policy

The changing face of Australia’s refugee policy

Politics & Economy

Australia has a complex history with boats. Forty years ago, thousands of Vietnamese refugees arrived on Australian shores by boat...

Action needed on water for remote communities

Action needed on water for remote communities

Health

Many remote aboriginal communities live in conditions city dwellers would consider harsh and water is scare in some environments But...

Manus Island crisis deteriorating by the day

Manus Island crisis deteriorating by the day

Social Justice

There seems to be no end in sight for the humanitarian crisis taking place on Manus Island after the closure...

Legal Aid cut in the Northern Territory

Legal Aid cut in the Northern Territory

Politics & Economy The Law

On October 31 the Federal Government announced a cut to all funding for the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service...

Finalists have been announced for their work on mental health

Finalists have been announced for their work on mental health

Health

The Australian Mental Health Advisory Group launched the Australian Mental Health Prize in 2015 to recognise Australians who have greatly...

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill proposes a ‘concoction’ of drugs

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill proposes a ‘concoction’ of drugs

Health

There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for Victorians suffering with advanced and incurable medical conditions....

Inquest shines a light on mental health in the Kimberley region

Inquest shines a light on mental health in the Kimberley region

Communications & Culture Health Social Justice

The Coronal inquest for Aboriginal youth suicide for the Kimberley region began July this year and remains ongoing. The ABC...

Should Queensland lock out drink drivers?

Should Queensland lock out drink drivers?

Health The Law

Drink driving costs the State Government $770 million dollars per year according to the Queensland Coalition for Action on Alcohol (QCAA)....

Do we need more safe injecting rooms?

Do we need more safe injecting rooms?

Health The Law

A trial of safe injection rooms is being held in Richmond, Victoria in an attempt to make it safe for...

Manus Island closure creates fear for refugees

Manus Island closure creates fear for refugees

Politics & Economy Social Justice

Asylum seekers and refugees are refusing to leave Manus Island detention centre after it’s closure yesterday afternoon. Essential services such as water,...