Australia
Farmers must work with First Nations peoples to protect heritage sites
First Nations peoples and Queensland researchers say the Queensland government’s legislation to protect Aboriginal heritage sites is flawed. Experts highlight......
Australia sends ADF personnel to Solomon Islands after riots
This week, the Solomon Islands are in the spotlight as protesters want Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step down, but......
New hearing unit to improve First Nations people’s hearing
Hearing Australia’s new First Nations Service Unit will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in remote communities......
Spike in Australian teens with eating disorders due to COVID-19
Eating disorders among Australian teenagers has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, with child psychologists in over demand. According to experts......
Australia is far behind on fair access to higher education
Last Wednesday was World Access to Higher Education Day to raise awareness about fair access to higher education for students......
Australia unlikely to follow Singapore’s decision on COVID health services
This week, Singapore announced that citizens without their COVID-19 vaccinations will need to cost their medical expenses if they develop......
Older Australians more vulnerable to unemployment: report
A new report from the Australian Council of Social Service found out that older Australians experience more challenges when looking......
One in five young Australians have tried vaping or e-cigarettes
Around 14 percent of Australian children between ages 12 and 17 have tried vaping or have smoked an e-cigarette. Around......
New resource website on safety for children with disabilities
A survey from the Mobility and Accessibility for Children Australia found out less than one third of parents or caregivers......
New South Wales inhumane kangaroo killing is revealed
A parliament inquiry and leaked internal documents reveal the unregulated and inhumane killing culture of kangaroo and other macropods in......