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NATURAL Resources Minister Andrew Cripps has rejected claims new vegetation clearing laws will damage the Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay.
Mr Cripps last night described the claims as “alarmist rhetoric” based on inaccurate information.
The comments were made during a debate on the wide-ranging Land, Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, which was passed in State Parliament on Thursday night (more…)
“The proposed Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill causes us to have serious concerns about the future of Queensland’s terrestrial biodiversity and the future health of the Great Barrier Reef. If passed, this Bill would represent the biggest wind-back of environmental protection laws in Queensland’s history” said Anna McGuire, Coordinator of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre. (more…)
Without a doubt, mental health plays a major role in someone’s decision to suicide, says Annette Yunus.
However it is important to note that self harm, alcohol and drug abuse are also three of the highest risk factors.
Generally those who attempt suicide have lost all hope and cannot see a bright future for themselves. Other contributing factors can be the breakdown of the family unit where families are scattered due to employment and lifestyle, leaving some people feeling alone and vulnerable.
Opera Queensland’s forthcoming production of St Matthew Passion, J.S. Bach’s Oratorio, tells a tragic story about betrayal and forbearance, says Tobias Cole.
“You know I have a personal fascination with the mob. St Matthew Passion looks at mob mentality. (more…)
Over 120 locals gathered at the Brisbane Homelessness Service Centre, 52 Peel Street West End, to address Indigenous health issues.The event took place as part of the national ‘Close the Gap’ campaign, initiated by Oxfam Australia, designed to raise indigenous health issues across the nation.
Currently, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities experience an average life expectancy of up to 17 years less than other Australians.
Local elder, Uncle Des Sandy says the campaign is a fantastic way to unite the community to spread the message. “There are no strangers here, only people we have not met,” he says.
As well as enjoying live entertainment and fresh food, participants were encouraged to sign a pledge, promising their commitment to the Close the Gap campaign. Oxfam Australia says that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience higher rates of preventable illness such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.
The campaign calls on the Australian government to achieve Indigenous health equality within 25 years. Oxfam says long-term investment in Indigenous health and the address of social issues such as poor housing, nutrition, employment and education is key.
Greater Metro South Brisbane project officer, Colleen Lavelle, discussed health improvement strategies for effected communities.
“The main thing is working with GPs to enable better health outcomes. We all need to maintain our health for the sake of futures generations,” she says.
BHSC Social Coordinator Tony Robertson agrees. “Closing the gap is achievable. We’ve got strategies and individuals commitment to address the issues inhibiting all Australians from leading full and rich lives,” says Mr Robertson.
The ‘Close the Gap’ campaign has attracted over 130 000 Australians since 2006. For more information, visit the Oxfam website https://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/
In her twenty years at the Murri Ministry, Ravina Waldren has accompanied many families through times of sorrow and times of joy, has worked towards reconciliation and actively campaigned to prevent Aboriginal deaths in custody. For her important work in the local community, she is going to be honoured with a WILPF Peacewomen Award. (more…)