Assange deal not the end of freedom fight
The deal which allowed Julian Assange to be released from prison today, has done little to address the broader issue of press freedom, according to Australia’s Media,
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Senate passes new vape laws from July 1
By Steve Zeppa
The Federal Senate today passed new laws which will restrict the sale of vapes in Australia from next week, with late changes to the Bill sparking mixed
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People trafficking report reveals growing concern
Global trafficking of people for organ removal is a growing concern, according to the latest report out of the United States.
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report,
Read more26 June 2024
Campaign for Jack’s Law in spotlight
Public safety advocates Brett and Belinda Beasley, whose work led to the introduction of Jack’s Law, have been named the Gold Coast’s Australians of the Year.
The
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BOM launches new website for feedback
The Bureau of Meteorology has unveiled a test version of its new website and is asking for feedback.
Bureau of Meteorology Chief Customer Officer Dr Peter Stone said the
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Pilots explore renewable energy sharing
Caloundra and Townsville residents will pilot a new system to store and re-use locally produced energy across the community.
Queensland Government Local Renewable Energy
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All abilities multisport day for Ipswich children
Children with a disability will be taking part in an inaugural multisport day in Springfield, south-west of Brisbane, next week.
As part of its Active Kids program,
Read more25 June 2024
Spike in intake of overseas-trained doctors
Australia has increased the annual intake of overseas-trained doctors by more than 1500 over the past five years, with Queensland numbers almost doubling.
New Federal
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Battery disposal sparking truck fires
Battery-related fires in waste collection trucks have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to urge residents to dispose of the charging devices more safely.
Council’s
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New climate resilience measures for building code
Australian building codes are set for a shake-up with new provisions for climate resilience and carbon-footprint reporting to be considered.
Federal, state and territory
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