Australia
I Woof, Therefore I Am: ACT Proposes Bill To Recognise Animal Sentience
Just like us, dogs can have a “ruff” day. In an Australian first, animals in the ACT are being recognised......
First Nations politicians and winning the Indigenous vote
The federal election on May 18 will see a record number of Indigenous people running for seats in the House......
Keen indigenous eyes drive conservation of timid goannas.
Indigenous involvement in scientific research is heavily advocated for its ethical value. A diversity of cultural backgrounds may, however, enrich......
Calls for greater investment to bridge rural health gap
The rural health sector says the health of country Australians hasn’t been given the attention it deserves this election and......
Australia’s Muslim community raises awareness about Ramadan
With the holy month of Ramadan approaching,members of the Islamic community in Australia aim to celebrate the holy month as......
Indigenous representation struggling at the polling booth
The 2019 Federal election is looming and the promises of political change and representation are big. But the representation of......
Radar technology uncovering unknown graves
Graveyards across aboriginal communities degrade over time, headstones are damaged, and where past ancestors are buried becomes difficult to track.......
Labor makes big commitments on Indigenous Justice
Labor will commit $107 million to justice reinvestment programs and Aboriginal Legal services if it wins the next election. Advocates......
Flight Centre under fire for underpayment of wages
Over recent years flight centre has come under fire over claims of underpayment of wages and ill treatment in the......
The Invisible Statistic: Tackling young homelessness in Australia
28 000 people aged under 25 in Australia are homeless. This is 40% of the entire homeless population. However,......