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South Africa’s illegal sex workers and the transgender community are warning stigma and discrimination will prevent them from being part of a bold new government initiative to stop the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Next month the South African government will begin offering HIV testing and treatment to all South Africans, including sex workers, who are being offered a drug that helps reduce the risk of being infected by up to 90 per cent. In South Africa, about 70 per cent of…
over 8 years ago
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Australia’s largest-ever Navy ship, HMAS Canberra, is set to become party of the Australian naval fleet. The 230 meter-long amphibious landing ship has a price tag of $1.5 billion and is touted by Navy as a game-changing war ship with a humanitarian heart. “It has a significant capacity to provide humanitarian relief,” Captain Jonathan Satleir told SBS. “It can do a lot. At this stage of the game we are driving towards is to be able to operate all four of our lan…
about 10 years ago
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An Australian base jumper has plunged to his death in south-east France after leaping from the 2,600 metre Brevent peak in the Haute-Savoie on Sunday. Rescue workers said the 33-year-old was found “several hundred metres below in a wooded area” and probably died on impact. Youtube video of the Brevent Peak decent, shot by other base jumpers, shows a heavily wooded area that levels out before the ground drops away again. The video shows other jumpers in wing suits coming perilously…
over 10 years ago
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The 18-page graphic novel is being distritbuted abroad and appears to specifically target Afghan asylum seekers.   It also appears to contain the first official concession that the Australian Navy has been ordered to turn back the boats.   SBS showed the graphic novel to a group of Afghan Hazara refugees in Sydney. "It doesn't show any security threat," Shukufa Tahiri said.   "There's no element of force or desperation or force that leads someone think abo…
almost 11 years ago
sbs.com.au
Australia's senior citizens will comprise almost 50 percent of voters in the upcoming election but many of them are feeling ignored by the major political parties. Whether they're self funded retirees, pensioners, or still in the workforce; voter attitudes are shifting among older Australians. Many are feeling the squeeze on a range of issues, from health services to low interest rates erroding their life's saving.
over 11 years ago
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