Farm employers to be reticent in hiring Australian residents

Local fruit pickers are a rarity in Queensland, as some employers are hesitant to hire them despite an ongoing national shortage.

Reilly Wilson, an Australian fruit picker told the ABC it had been hard for her to find work in the farms as the farmers were shocked to see her, asking her what she was doing there.

Sport is Pivotal in BIPOC Communities but More Needs to Be Done

4ZZZ Reporter Kloe recently interviewed Courtney Hagan - Cricket Australia’s Indigenous Engagement Specialist about the importance of sports implementation in Indigenous communities and beyond. They unpack why sports plays a pivotal role in developing social, academic, and networking pathways, as well as scoping what has been done versus what is yet to be done. 

Donald Trump will only leave the White House if electoral college confirms Biden won

Donald Trump says that he will leave the White House if the electoral college confirms that Joe Biden won the 2020 election. 

As of yet, Donald Trump has not conceded and maintains that the “election was a fraud.”

The electoral college will meet on December 14th to cast their votes, following the voter polls on November 3rd. 

Australian academic released from Iran after two years detention

Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert is back in Australia after being detained in Iran for two years on espionage charges. 

She was released on Thursday morning after the Australian government negotiated a prisoner swap in exchange for three Iranian men linked to a failed bomb plot in 2012. 

Australian College of Nursing calls for better support for end-of-life care after COVID

The Australian College of Nursing is calling for improved structures and support for end-of-life care as the pandemic has highlighted the flaws in the current system. 

Chief Executive Officer Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward said nurses faced many challenges during the pandemic and took on new roles that were not supported by current practices.