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Brave Warriors Program launched to inspire Indigenous youth
A fitness boxing program hopes to inspire young people at risk in the WA community to break negative cycles. It’s...
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Why Australia can’t look away from the mushroom murder trial
The Erin Patterson “mushroom murder trial” has captivated Australia like few cases before it. What began as a family lunch...
Tue 08 Jul 2025
NAIDOC Week brings “Brave Young Eagle,” New Children’s Book on Culture
This week is NAIDOC Week, an annual celebration recognising the culture, achievements, and history of First Nations people across Australia....
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Regional Disability Advocates call for greater support ahead of funding cuts
Regional Disability Services are facing funding cuts, with calls to create a more equitable system when comparing regional support to...
Mon 07 Jul 2025
What Australia could learn from Ghana’s 24 hour Economic model
The West African nation of Ghana is experimenting with a 24-hour economic model designed to increase job creation and productivity...
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Our Watch to Prioritise Violence Prevention for First Nations Women
Our Watch, the national organisation working to prevent violence against women, has announced a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Flewnt wins 7 Young Achiever Award
Proud Noongar/Wongi rapper Flewnt has taken out the National Indigenous Times Community Leadership Award category, at the 7NEWS Young Achiever...
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Flewnt wins 7 Young Achiever Award
Proud Noongar/Wongi rapper Flewnt has taken out the National Indigenous Times Community Leadership Award category, at the 7NEWS Young Achiever...
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Delayed US Tariffs will hit next week
The 90 day ‘grace’ period that Donald Trump gave for the imposition of tariffs on Australian goods will hit us...
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Shadow Minister for Education and Early Learning on the Safety of Our Childcare Centres
The following story contains reference to child sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. The alleged child sex offender,...
Fri 04 Jul 2025
The Bank Branch Exodus
The decision by the Bendigo Bank to close down ten branches again spotlights the diminishing number of bank branches in...
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Calls for redesign as review finds Australia’s Mental Health Plan “fundamentally flawed”
The Productivity Commission have released a damning assessment on The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement. The recent interim...
Thu 03 Jul 2025
New legislation in SA introduces landmark duty not to harm biodiversity
New biodiversity legislation has been passed in South Australia. New laws introduce a range of protections for flora and fauna...
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Give thanks this Fundraiser Appreciation Day
Tomorrow is Fundraising Appreciation Day, celebrated on the first Friday of the new financial year. The theme for Fundraiser Appreciation...
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Gambling reforms go untouched for two years
It has been two years since the release of the Murphy Report, which aimed to address the growing impact of...
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Nicolette Boele sets her agenda
Winning the seat of Bradfield by the narrowest of margins, second time candidate Nicolette Boele sets her sights on an...
Wed 02 Jul 2025
How hard would it be to double our Defence spending?
In line with the NATO demands US President Donald Trump has made of European countries, we also have received a...
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Essential service students on mandatory placement can now receive financial support
Yesterday, the Federal Government implemented the Commonwealth Prac Payment, a weekly payment available to students of nursing, midwifery, teaching and...
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Cyber Attack – Six Million Qantas Customers Affected
The personal details of six million Qantas customers have been compromised after a cyber attack on a third party platform...
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Call to protect Aboriginal children’s rights at justice conference
First Nations child advocates are calling on governments to stop failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Meeting in Alice...
Tue 01 Jul 2025
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