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Last month, Australia marched in solidarity for those who’ve served, and those who’ve fallen, as the nation commemorated the 110th... The post SA Veteran offers rare insight into WWII history appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Last week Australia celebrated the contributions volunteers do for their communities through National Volunteer Week. This year Volunteering Australia launched... The post Dr Felix Ho first Australian Volunteer of the Year appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Without health, communities cannot move forward because health is about quality of life. Yet in Australia, people with disabilities continue... The post Equitable health care critical for Australians with disabilities appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 28th to address stigma, improve education, and ensure equitable access to... The post World Menstrual Hygiene Day shines light on period poverty appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Over 300 experts are calling for safe, accurate and empowering climate-science education in classrooms.  The collective, including mental health organisations, researchers, educators, health professionals and young people, have signed an... The post Open letter calls for ’empowering’ climate education appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Australia’s native food plants have been adapting to our country’s harsh climate for thousands of years.   But beyond their climate... The post Growing Australian bush foods: sustainability appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The Federal governments proposed NDIS cuts are still heavily criticised by the community who say proposed changes won’t support Australians with disabilities.   NDIS participants are concerned if cuts proceed, they could face losing independence... The post NDIS cuts a fiscal change over support: advocate appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Eurovision 2026 has sparked conversation across the world, from Bulgaria’s historic win to Australia’s strong fourth-place finish, while ongoing controversy... The post Is Eurovision Becoming A Political Platform? appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have now confirmed that the platypus population at Sydney’s Royal National Park has expanded to 20... The post Platypus Population Grows in Royal National Park appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

A new research group is asking the Pasifika community in Brisbane to become part of a study involving long-term conditions... The post Research on long-term conditions inviting Pasifika communities appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Five Australians and a permanent resident passenger from the cruise ship at the centre of the Hentavirus outbreak are in... The post Has Hentavirus the potential to become the next pandemic? appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

New research reveals 26% of young people have been significantly affected by Australia’s under-16s social media ban. Of this group,... The post A quarter of young Australians are cut off from accessing news appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Elders and community members are calling on the government to halt and properly consider heritage protection applications for Barrambin—also known... The post Push to halt Brisbane Olympic stadium over sacred site concerns appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Byron Shire Council is calling on the federal government to make big polluters pay for climate damage. The motion will push... The post Byron Shire Calls for Compensation Fund from Big Polluters appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The United States Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on murder charges, a move that has... The post Castro Indicted As Crisis Deepens In Cuba appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

As National Road Safety Week 2026 calls on Australians to “Drive So Others Survive,” road safety advocate Peter Frazer continues... The post National Road Safety Week: “Drive So Others Survive” appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council has officially rebranded as Multicultural Voices Australia, a change announced at its conference... The post Multicultural Voices Australia Conference in Brisbane appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Eleven Australians are among hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who have been detained after Israeli forces intercepted humanitarian aid ships headed... The post Australians hostage as Israeli forces intercept flotilla carrying humanitarian aid appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

This week is National Volunteer Week, celebrating the efforts of volunteers across Australia as they contribute to creating stronger communities.  ... The post Volunteers celebrated for positive influence on communities appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Leading national practitioners and researchers have gathered in Adelaide for the 11th Welcoming Australia Symposium to discuss the challenges and... The post Communities gather to discuss a ‘Welcome Australia’ appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor announced the Coalition’s response to the Federal Budget last week. Since, advocacy groups have... The post Coalition’s budget reply labelled “fossil fuel fantasy” appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

In his budget reply the leader of the opposition Angus Taylor announced that an elected Coalition government would disqualify permanent... The post Scapegoating Permanent Residents appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Last month saw a guilty plea in Australia’s first criminal prosecution for creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images without consent. The... The post Child Safety in the Age of Deepfakes appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

From July 1, households with smart meters across New South Wales, South Australia and Southeast Queensland can cross over using... The post From July 1 Households in Three Australian States Can Get Free Solar appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The Federal government has handed down its 2026 budget, with housing and tax reform as the centrepiece. Assistant Treasurer Daniel... The post Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino on Labor’s 2026 budget, housing reform and the Coalition’s response appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

A school in Brisbane has included Auslan as a language students can learn. Toowong State School provides students with a... The post Brisbane school creating a more inclusive education appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Last week, Lee Lai’s book Cannon became the first graphic novel to win the Stella Prize. The annual literary prize is given... The post First non-binary graphic novelist to win the Stella Prize appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

New measures targeting health and community services have been allocated in this week’s Federal Budget announcement.  However, questions remain on how much... The post Federal Budget 2026: Gaps in first nation’s funding appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Amid reforms to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax discounts, this week’s Federal Budget also delivered The Working Australians Tax... The post Federal Budget 2026: What it means for multicultural communities appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Cost of living remains front of mind for many Australians, with inflation devastating household finance  Treasure Jim Chalmers announced some... The post Anti-poverty advocates term Federal Budget “missed opportunity” appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The federal budget handed down last night includes new funding for Medicare and primary care with the government promising to... The post Federal Budget 2026: Budget Leaves GP Gaps appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The federal budget handed down last night outlines new spending across Medicare, hospitals and public health with the government describing... The post Federal Budget 2026: AMA Reacts to Budget Announcement appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The Federal Government’s capital gains tax overhaul has drawn immediate fire from the Financial Services Council. CEO Blake Briggs spoke... The post Federal Budget Night 2026: Stakeholder Reaction + Commentary on Labor’s Tax Gamble appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

One of the leading union voices in Australia’s energy transition says skills shortages and delays to renewable energy projects are... The post People – the missing part of the electrical equation appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

In November, Australia will preside over negotiations at the United Nations COP31 in Ankara, Türkiye – hoping to mediate between... The post Santa Marta conference rewrites the climate change narrative appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Ahead of tonight’s federal budget, disability advocates are warning proposed changes to the NDIS could leave some Australians without critical... The post NDIS advocates rally ahead of federal budget appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Tonight, political attention is focused on Canberra, where journalists and analysts are combing through the federal budget papers inside the... The post Budget lock-up: what to watch for tonight appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

While the world grapples with climate change, research shows environmental sustainability holds a growing importance for Australians.  Last weekend the... The post Community more empowered with eco-friendly sustainability appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The north coast of New South Wales continues mourning the death of three Australians in a disastrous marine rescue effort... The post NSW community mourns marine rescue tragedy victims appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Public health experts are warning against calls to cut tobacco taxes, saying it would do little to tackle Australia’s illegal... The post Public health experts warn against tobacco tax cuts appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Environmental group Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on the federal government to reject Woodside Energy’s proposed Browse gas project near... The post Woodside’s Browse Gas Project ‘disastrous’ for Scott Reef appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The Returning Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous, women-led, not-for-profit organisation working from Evans Head all the way to Brisbane. The... The post Bush food program empowers Indigenous girls appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

With rents remaining at record highs ahead of next week’s Federal Budget, pressure is mounting on the federal government to... The post Calls for stronger support for renters in the budget appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

Australia’s first climate change case to reach the High Court will be heard next week, in a landmark legal battle... The post Australia’s first climate change case to reach the High Court appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

A new study has found that female political candidates are punished for using negative language on the campaign trail. This... The post Female political candidates face communication backlash appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

The global fuel crisis has dominated the attention of Australians, raising questions about how to discover more sustainable and controllable forms of energy.   Amid this... The post Could second life for solar be a leap in sustainability? appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

 Australia spends over a billion dollars annually putting children in lock up – that’s according to the Productivity Commission Report... The post Calls to invest in support system where children thrive appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3rd, offering a timely moment to ask: what is the state of that freedom in Australia?   2014... The post What is the actual state of press freedom in Australia? appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

A new report conducted by food rescue organisation OzHarvest has revealed a record 350,000 Australians are seeking food relief every... The post Food insecurity hits families the hardest appeared first on 8CCC Radio.

A new documentary by Australian Jeff Tseng explores how the struggle of man over the elements can be harnessed towards... The post Conquering the Great Oceans appeared first on 8CCC Radio.