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Urgent plan proposed to save South Australia’s dying Coorong
Environmental advocates have proposed a “last ditch” strategy to restore South Australia’s Ramsar-listed Coorong, fearing the state’s toxic algae spread...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Urgent plan proposed to save South Australia’s dying Coorong
Environmental advocates have proposed a “last ditch” strategy to restore South Australia’s Ramsar-listed Coorong, fearing the state’s toxic algae spread...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Four-day work week could boost Australia’s economy
With productivity growth stalling in Australia, experts say a four-day work week could be the boost the economy needs. By...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Beef demand drives deforestation surge in New South Wales
Forests across New South Wales are being cleared at an alarming rate, with new data revealing a 50% increase in...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
$20 billion HECS debt cut hits parliament this week
Parliament is back in Canberra, and new bills are being introduced to support Australians. This Thursday, one of Prime Minister...
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Macquarie Bank Backtracks On Sustainable Energy Investment
Macquarie Bank remains under fire from their members and shareholders, calling for greater transparency around the bank’s financing of coal...
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Calls for action to eliminate Hepatitis B & C in First Nations Communities
This World Hepatitis Day hears calls for urgent national action to eliminate hepatitis B and C in Australia for Aboriginal...
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Two years on from SA’s “Unmet Needs Study,” no action from government
It’s been two years since the South Australian government released The Unmet Needs Study, intended to address the critical shortfall...
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Byron Bay night precinct sparks concern for alcohol-fuelled violence
Byron Bay residents are concerned that a plan to boost the tourism hotspot’s nightlife will lead to an increase in...
Mon 28 Jul 2025
International Court of Justice rules on historic global climate policy
The International Court of Justice has issued a ruling in regards to the climate crisis and the impacts nations can...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Parliament becoming a safe space for First Nations communities
This week the 48th Parliament in Canberra kicked off with a traditional welcome to Country in the great hall, led...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Disability Pride Fest kicks off this weekend
The fourth annual Disability Pride festival kicks off in Sydney this Saturday as part of Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Plan to respond against algae bloom in SA released
An independent collective of marine scientists urge the government to consider their seven-point plan in response to SA’s harmful algae...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Calls for national healthcare protocol after woman being denied mammogram due to disability
Members of the disability community are demanding a national protocol in a push for equal access to healthcare services. Physical...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Pine Gap 40 years on: reflections on facility’s evolution
Pine Gap, the controversial intelligence-gathering facility in Alice Springs remains shrouded in secrecy, and for decades has been a source...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
NGO coalitions call for action on Australian human rights ahead of UN review
Australia’s human rights record is ‘backsliding,’ – that’s according to a report by a coalition of over 100 NGOs including...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Victorian Government 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Reduces Energy Costs for Local Communities
The Allan Labor government has launched its third round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program. The initiative...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Taxpayers billed $500 million to clean up Chevron’s WA oil field
Recent documents obtained under a freedom of information request by Boiling Cold have revealed Australian taxpayers will pay at least...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
South Australia Struggles With Algae Bloom
South Australia continues to grapple with the algae bloom that has been impacting its shores and coastlines, resulting in the...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Labor wipes 20% off student debts – What’s the catch?
Labor has introduced a bill in parliament today that will see a 20% reduction to student debt for over 3...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
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