Science & Environment
Over the weekend, Prime Minister John Howard announced that his government would raise the clean energy target from 2% to...
An environmental scientist has today warned that Australia’s groundwater reserves are facing an increased risk of contamination from industrial pollutants....
The Law
The NSW Court of Criminal appeal is currently considering whether victim impact statements should be taken into consideration when sentencing...
Health
Mental health sufferers in NSW are reaping the benefits of a state government initiative to provide them with safe and...
Social Justice
Australia’s first authentic, realistic look at life in Indigenous communities will be available in all bookstores from October 1. Editor...
People living in remote and rural areas are not getting enough support for travel to specialised health care. A senate...
Education
A new bill passed by the lower house will see more support for mature age students who wish to return...
A current senate inquiry is looking at the cost of living pressures on older Australians, including: the impact of recent...
Communications & Culture
Also being discussed at this week’s SNAICC Ntional Conference is the issue of how to ensure children are proud of...
Parents of Northern Territory children could have one hundred percent of their welfare payments quaratined if they fail to get...
