Australian youth concerned over climate change and natural disasters – but don’t feel prepared or that government listens to them
Some two-thirds of young people in Australia believe the country is not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions – but almost 90 per cent don’t feel like or don’t know if government leaders listen to them, according to the findings of a new survey. YOUNGER VOICES Alex Matters, 19, is from South Australia, but […]
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Death toll from Sulawesi disaster passes 1,400
The death toll from the earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has passed 1,400 amid as the scale of the disaster continues to become apparent. Authorities in Indonesia have now put the death toll at least 1,407 but it is expected to climb yet further with, alongside the widespread destruction in the cities […]
Red Cross launch appeal to help drought-stricken farming communities in eastern Australia
The Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help severely drought-affected farmers and communities in large parts of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. Figures show that 99 per cent of NSW and 57 per cent of Queensland are in drought. Judy Slatyer, CEO of the Red Cross, said it was time […]
Australian aid agencies welcome review of how the sector prevents and responds to sexual misconduct
Aid agencies in Australia have welcomed a review into the way organisations in the sector identify, respond and prevent sexual misconduct. The independent review was launched last week by umbrella organisation, the Australian Council for International Development, and will be carried out by staff from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. It comes after reports of […]