Australian banks have been slow to reduce their involvement in deforestation, with major lenders like ANZ, Westpac, and Commonwealth Bank still financing agribusinesses linked to land clearing, which contributes to climate change and threatens biodiversity. A report by the Australian Conservation Foundation highlights the risks associated with deforestation, urging banks to eliminate such practices from their portfolios and calling for a national strategy to end deforestation by 2030.
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Nurses rally over sick bubs ‘parked in cramped unit’
Nurses and parents at Westmead Hospital in Sydney are protesting overcrowded conditions in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is operating at 140% capacity despite being designed for 80%. With calls for an increase to 50 beds and more nursing staff, Premier Chris Minns acknowledged the challenges faced by pediatric care workers and pledged to investigate further before committing to funding. Need More Context? 🔎
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