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French-Australian environmentalist freed by kidnappers in Chad
The Prime Minister of Chad tweeted on Sunday that a French-Australian captive who had been kidnapped in the country's eastern region had been released and was "in good health."
Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo praised "the defence and security forces for this swift and su...
Focus of Australian jobs conference is on immigration and wage growth.
As per the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushed for the compromises between companies and unions to address the major economic difficulties facing the nation, skilled migration and wage growth are expected to take Lead Role at the Australian government's jobs conference.
On Thursd...
AMA Needs Fresh Focus
By no stretch of the imagination is the Australian Medical Association the first organisation that springs to mind when we think of labour unions; rather, we think of the United Food and Commercial Workers. This organisation, which has been around since 1962 and originated from what were then sta...
Welcoming Australian Aluminium Council to ABx Group
The Sunrise Bauxite Project is now the focus of investigation and approval efforts by ABx (a 50:50 joint venture with Alumin Pty Ltd). Sunrise, which consists of a bauxite mine on the Binjour plateau and port activities in Bundaberg, Queensland, is expected to produce 500,000 tonnes of gibbsite-r...
Will it assist when AEMO activates emergency gas powers to support Victoria's supply?
An Australian energy sector that seems to be lurching from one crisis to the next has become the subject of yet another government intervention this week.
In response to worries that the entire system had grown so dysfunctional that it could no longer be relied upon to keep the lights o...
Commonwealth Games Swimmer Isaac Cooper Axed for Consumption Of Medication
Isaac Cooper, a member of the Australian swim team, was axed from the Commonwealth on the ground of using medication.
The 18-year-old swimmer was expected to make it to the top 3 for the 50 meters and 100 meters backstroke events at this competition....
Labor Must Handle Environmental Concerns
Tanya Plibersek, the Minister for the Environment in the Australian Labor government, recently made the announcement that the administration will set a goal to protect thirty percent of Australia's land and seas by the year 2030.
This goal was announced as part of a larger initiativ...
Request U.S. & Australian LNG
Minister of Economy, Industry, and Trade in Japan, Koichi Hagiuda stated on Tuesday that he will reiterate his request that the United States and Australia increase their production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ensure a stable supply to the country when he meets his counterparts in Sydney l...
How to Choose a Dry Cleaner That Is Good For You and The Environment
Chemicals that could be dangerous can be used in traditional dry cleaning. Here, specialists offer guidance on the items and procedures to avoid.
I have heard a dry cleaner refer to their position as "being the original recycler of clothes." I concur with the description's...
Australian Batsman Travis Head Expecting Even Better Performance in the Second Test With Sri Lanka
Australian batsman Travis Head put up an outstanding performance at the first Test Match against Sri Lanka with his off-spinning as he took an unlikely four wickets. The left-hand batsman and an occasional bowler were brought in the 19th over to bowl against the already struggling Sri Lankan side...
In Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, Forty Thousand Tree Pods a Day are Planted by Giant Drones
In southern Sydney, giant drones are being used in a recurrent battle against the African olive tree which had occupied 20% of the Australian Botanic Garden. A steep ridge line is being planted by these drones on Mount Annan in the Australian Botanic Garden. So far about 85 percent of the African...
Fire Won't Worsen Energy Crisis
According to the AEMO, a blaze that ravaged a power facility will not have an impact on the nation's ability to produce energy. AEMO reported on Friday that there was sufficient electrical supply to satisfy the anticipated demand over the weekend, which alleviated the immediate anxiety around...
Private hospitals argue for Andrews' $3000 bonus to be given to their nurses
Private hospital owners have slammed the Andrews government, claiming that it has ignored their nurses by failing to include them in a $3000 bonus scheme for burnt-out healthcare staff.
However, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Victoria's nurses' union have urged ope...
Non-news sites were included in Facebook's Australia news restriction, according to whistleblowers
On the 17th of February 2021, three hours into Facebook's Australian news blackout, a concerned employee sent a memo to colleagues on the social media platform.
The message stated that the "Australian news ban took down pages that are not news sources," citing prohibited g...
Following the election, there is renewed optimism for Australian research
The Labor Party won the Australian federal elections in 2022, giving researchers reason to be cautiously optimistic about science funding and climate policy improvements.
The Liberals, a conservative party that has headed a coalition government for the past nine years, suffered their wo...
The election in Australia sets a positive precedent on climate change
It's a word that, along with "coral," "fuchsia," and "taupe," is usually reserved for homeware catalogues to make a bluish-green towel or sweater appear smart and attractive. Teal, on the other hand, has emerged as the most important phrase in Australian politics...
Can the independents destabilise Australia's political order
With Australia's federal election in 2022 just days away, attention is turning to independent candidates running in various constituencies across the country who might play a major role in forming a future government, especially if the vote is close.
As more than 17 million Australi...
Where does climate change fit into the Australian election
While southern Australia recovers from the devastation caused by the 'Black Summer' bushfires in 2019-2020, towns in Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) have recently been hit by terrible floods.
Some cities have seen 'once in a century' floods twice in a matter of week...
Labor promises a $970m investment in Medicare and general practice before the final week of an election
Australian Medical Association commits to a strong investment in healthcare. This policy consists of a $750m “Strengthening Medicare” fund and a $220m grants program for upgrades
This funding will enhance patient access to general practitioners (GP) to provide better managem...
Will Australia's major parties pledge to improve our whistleblowing law on World Press Freedom Day?
Press freedom, at its most basic level, is about the liberty to report and publish the truth without fear or favour. Whistleblowers – or truth-tellers – play a key role in this effort.
The fact that multiple public interest whistleblowers are still on trial in Australia is a...