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Human trafficking reports jump in Australia

Reports of human trafficking in Australia jumped by more than 10 percent last year. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) released the latest data to coincide with the

Jabiluka set to join Kakadu as lease ends

The Kakadu National Park will be enhanced after the Federal Government announced it would not renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease. Minister for Resources and Northern

Immigration issues shape Federal Cabinet reshuffle

By Michelle Grattan Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political

Schools to roll out consent programs

Queensland schools will receive more than $14 million to roll out consent education to students. The five-year funding program is part of a $77.6 million Federal

Study surveys teens on online extremism

Australians as young as 13 are embracing extremism and will be the focus of a first-ever national study on the influence of online extremist ideological. Researchers

Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra

A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow. The House of Representatives Standing Committee

Sunshine Coast calls for full rail extension before 2032

Sunshine Coast Council wants the next Queensland Government to provide the $6.5 billion required to extend rail services to Maroochydore before 2032. The Direct Sunshine

$17 billion upside to housing upgrades

Energy efficient upgrades to low-income housing has the potential to grow Australia’s economy by $17 billion. An Australian Council of Social Service

Accountants claim new code invades privacy

Accountants will need to publicly disclose their political and religious beliefs under new industry regulations that come into effect next month. A coalition of industry

Stop the scroll call from mental health groups

Mental health organisations have suggested limiting infinite scroll features as one measure to improve the safety of social media platforms for young people. In a

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