by Melissa Burns | May 29, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
The federal government has launched a new campaign, aiming to get parents to talk to their children about consent. The campaign, “Consent can’t wait” will be advertised on television, billboards and social media and will direct parents towards the website, where they...
by Jordon Gijsbers | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
While the proposed Illawarra offshore wind farm has sparked concerns about underwater noise, its impact on marine life may be overestimated and less harmful than climate change effects, according to University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers. Blue Energy Futures Lab,...
by Eleanor Bailey | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
The rise in the national unemployment rate has resulted in a staggering 30,000 more Australians being without work. In April 2024, the Labour Force survey participation increased by 0.1 per cent, reaching 66.7 per cent. This rise was inclusive of both employed and...
by Minh Thieu | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Australian employee households need a raise in the minimum wage to overcome the cost-of-living crisis by at least 1.7 per cent, according to the latest data published by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Federal Budget 2024 has revealed the $7.8bn...
by Brady Moffat | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
COVID-19 remains a problem for aged care facilities across New South Wales. New information collected by The Department of Health and Aged Care states that COVID cases are rising in aged care facilities as of January 2024. Health.gov.au says that the new strains...
by Clemency McRae | May 23, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Australian students have been heavily impacted by the budget as a range of introduced initiatives are set to benefit those in the higher education system. Following the Australian Universities Accord report produced in February, the new budget focuses on the issues of...
