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Who will be in the SA Voice to Parliament advisory body
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Who will be in the SA Voice to Parliament advisory body?

South Australia just elected Australia’s first Voice to Parliament

Over the weekend, First Nations people in South Australia determined the composition of Australia’s first-ever Indigenous Voice to Parliament advisory body.

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Federal Govt has reinstated visas for some Palestinians fleeing Gaza

The Federal Government has reinstated visas granting some Palestinian people entry to Australia.

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Victoria’s justice system is negatively impacting victim-survivors

Victoria’s justice system is traumatising victim-survivors, according to a new report on police and court processes in the state.

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How the 3G shutdown could impact emergency calls

Widespread use of 4G and 5G services has prompted several telcos to shut down their 3G networks. However, the Federal Government has raised concerns about limiting customer access to emergency calls.

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Uber class action settlement: ride-share giant to pay $272m to Australian taxi drivers

Uber has agreed to a settlement in the class action launched against it by Australia taxi drivers. It will pay $272 million to settle the five-year legal dispute.

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Interview with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen

When will young people be able to afford an electric vehicle?

We’ve heard time and time again how important climate change is to our audience.

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Queensland youth detention centres kept two First Nations teens in ‘separation’ for over 2,000 hours, per new report

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Why Russia’s presidential election doesn’t matter

Russia is holding its presidential election this weekend, and we already know who will win: Vladimir Putin, who’s been in power since 2000.

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Denmark to introduce conscription for women

The country’s Prime Minister said the policy is aimed at boosting the number of young people in its armed forces.

Health Services Union secretary Gerard Hayes while announcing a significant pay increase for aged care workers in Australia today.
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Aged care pay increase of up to 28% approved by Fair Work

“This is one of the best outcomes this union has ever achieved,” Health Services Union secretary Gerard Hayes said in a press conference this afternoon.

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The U.S. is one step closer to banning TikTok

Australia has restored $6 million of funding to UNRWA in Gaza
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Australia has resumed funding to UN aid agency (UNRWA) in Gaza

Australia has restored funding to UNRWA in Gaza after a temporary pause, over allegations UN workers were linked to Hamas.

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Craig Wright did not invent Bitcoin, UK court rules

Wright said he created the cryptocurrency in 2008. However, a group of tech firms launched legal action accusing Wright of forging his identity.

100 new species have been discovered off the coast of New Zealand, including new fish, snail and coral.
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Good news: 100 new species discovered in New Zealand

In today’s good news, 100 new species have been discovered off the coast of New Zealand, including new fish, snail and coral.

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Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

Couples in Sapporo’s High Court argued the same-sex marriage ban breached Japanese laws on equality, and is unconstitutional.

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Should the term “long COVID” be scrapped?

Qld’s Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard is calling for people to stop using terms like ‘long COVID’ as it can cause ”unnecessary fear”.

Could TikTok actually be banned in the U.S.?

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The Coalition’s proposed “post and boast” laws, explained

The Coalition will introduce new laws targeting people who “post and boast”, sharing footage of themselves breaking the law on social media

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Could the US actually ban TikTok?

The US is progressing plans to ban TikTok. The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell it or face a ban in the country.

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Ballarat mine collapse leaves one man dead

Falling rocks inside an underground gold mine in Ballarat trapped two men, killing one of them and leaving another in a critical condition.

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New sewage analysis shows how Aussies use drugs

Australians are using more cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA compared to last year, but are drinking less alcohol overall, according to new analysis of sewage for drugs.

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2 in 3 women experience gender bias in health care

Over 70% had experienced gender bias in the diagnosis and treatment of a health condition. 72% had experienced gender bias at the GP.

What’s in our wastewater? (Drugs)

Australians are using more cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA than last year.

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All NT public schools will be ‘fully funded’ by 2029

Today’s announcement means all public schools in the NT are expected to meet the SRS by 2029.

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Andrew Tate is facing new charges in the UK

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Seven people are missing in remote WA

Emergency services are searching for seven people – five children and two elderly people – feared missing in floodwaters in remote WA.

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