TAYLAH GRAY Experts are reminding Australian women of the importance of regular check-ups and early detection ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which kicks off on October 1. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) spokesperson … [Read more...]
LGBT+ community struggles over COVID stresses
Sep 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
ALEXANDER MCKENNA COVID-19 and the social isolation it has created is having a negative effect on the mental health of members of the LGBT+ community both in Australia and around the world. The pandemic affects people in different … [Read more...]
PCYC’s RUBY program gets funding boost
Sep 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
SAMARA MCRAE The Gold Coast branch of the PCYC has received a $10,000 funding boost for their RUBY (Rise Up, Be Yourself) program for women affected by domestic or family violence. The money is part of the CommBank Staff Foundation … [Read more...]
Charities struggle to cope during pandemic
Aug 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
SAMARA MCRAE Charities on the Gold Coast have been struggling to provide valuable services to people experiencing homelessness since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the charitable organisations had to close down when … [Read more...]
Refugees need our support too
Oct 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
ALEX CORBY The Government are currently aiming for Queenslanders to be the healthiest people in the world within the next ten years. Centred in this mission is mental health and aiding suffers across a broad spectrum. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Domestic violence support needed for migrant families
Oct 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
BENNET NICHOL Australia is renowned internationally for having a spirit of mate-ship, comradery and community support. Yet domestic violence still pervades our society; over 80 women die annually as a direct result of physical abuse at … [Read more...]
Food retailers misuse Australian Farmer’s Logo
Sep 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
ANIKA MCMAHON Hospitality and food retailers have been accused of misusing the "Australian Farmers" logo in an attempt to increase their own sales. Fair food organisation, FoodConnect has been working to uncover false claims by … [Read more...]
Reporting on domestic violence leaves much to be desired
Sep 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BRENT ROW Advocates for the prevention of domestic violence have called for more effective media reporting on domestic violence. Following a serious assault on a Gold Coast woman last week, media reporting focused on the perpetrator’s … [Read more...]
