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Lumpy skin disease live samples to be imported to Australia so CSIRO can develop vaccine

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says there's a real risk the disease, which could devastate Australia's cattle industry, could be "blown in" from Indonesia.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

'She was the most important person to us' – R. Rubuntja's story shows society is still failing First Nations women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions and images of someone who has passed away. There are also descriptions of domestic and family violence and murder.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022

Australia’s olive branch to Afghan refugees is welcome, but it’s only the first step to healing the scars of the past

In this love-hate relationship, Afghans view Australia with anger, despair as well as a ray of hope

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022

Conspiracy theories increased online during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering opportunities to far-right groups

Researchers find that far-right extremist groups have been using conspiracy theories to connect anti-Asian and anti-Semitic racism to the pandemic and their anti-government agendas.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

I was targeted by Murdoch-owned media for supporting independent candidates and their climate agendas

The candidates I speak up for want to do more than send prayers as another climate disaster hits – it is so important they get into power

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022

An Animal Ethics Org Wants To Ban The Breeding Of ‘Flat Faced’ Pets Like Bulldogs In Australia

An animal ethics organisation is calling for the complete ban of flat-faced animals like bulldogs and Persian cats. Even though we may find these particular breeds cute and endearing, their entire existence is basically suffering. The veterinary institute for animal ethics, Sentient, is attempting to alter laws in NSW surrounding…

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 8, 2022

RBA warns of quicker, steeper rate rises

The Reserve Bank warns borrowers to be prepared for interest rates to rise more quickly than anticipated, as politicians gear up for a cost-of-living election.

AAP · Apr 8, 2022

Vic lockdown pain healed in months: study

A study has found the psychological distress and mental health repercussions of Victoria's 112-day lockdown in 2020 were repaired within two months.

AAP · Apr 8, 2022

Scott Morrison spruiks Australia’s post-Covid jobs recovery. We factcheck him

PM says Covid had a much greater economic impact than the GFC but employment outcomes have been much better post-pandemic. Correct?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022

Australia Freed The Park Hotel Refugees But Pls Don’t Forget Some Of Us Are Still Locked Up

"Indefinite detention has destroyed us mentally and physically and the trauma will remain with us for the rest of our lives."

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 7, 2022