FERAL CATS IN AUSTRALIA Domestic cats originated from an ancestral wild species‚ the European and African Wild Cat‚ Felis silvestris. The domestic cat is now recognised as a separate species‚ Felis catus. Domestic cats arrived in Australia with the Dutch shipwrecks in the 17th century; some of these cats escaped and formed the first generation of the feral cat. During the 19th century cats were intentionally released as a misguided form of rabbit pest control. The feral cat turned into an ecological
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2015). Concerned with the healing of the cultural divisions created since 1788‚ reconciliation is a movement which emphasizes a greater sense of acceptance and understanding. It is supported by a variety of different religious traditions throughout Australia. This inclusive but not limited to Christianity‚ Judaism‚ Islam and Buddhism which actively acknowledge the injustices‚ emphasising the need for acceptance. This is being achieved trough the growing respect of the aboriginal spiritualties as being
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Hello‚ for my presentation my issue is about the brutal police throughout Australia. The actions of the policeman throughout nationwide have been an uproar. Australia are known and seen to have very brutal police men. Policeman who have been put in the publicity to be known as brutal from their wrong decisions‚ should they even be allowed to proceed in their job? I don’t think so! It’s horrible what stories you here from our local policeman and how they can just get let off so easily. If they do
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of cardiovascular disease is a built up of fats and cholesterol in the arteries‚ leading to blockage of blood supply to the heart or brain‚ resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading cause of death in Australia for numerous decades and is also among the 9 National Health Priorities. There are health initiatives in place to assist in the prevention of cardiovascular disease‚ such as guidelines on healthy eating and exercise requirements‚
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Glass‚ aluminium‚ plastics‚ polystyrene and numerous other miscellaneous items such as cigarette butts can all be found littered all over Australia and in Australian waters (Clean Up Australia 2010). According to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (2011) around 100‚000 marine mammals are killed every year due to rubbish and debris in waterways‚ not including birds and other creatures‚ and around
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Analyse the impact of Christianity in Australia * The proportion of Christians in the Australian population continues to decline. * Internationally‚ the proportion of Christians in developing countries is tending to increase‚ whereas the proportion of Christians in developed countries generally is decreasing. * This paper first provides a brief overview of the current Australian demographic data and trends in relation to Christian denominations and other religious groups over the
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Australian curriculum gave special attention to Cross-curriculum priority. One of the major priorities was to ensure that all young Australian must understand the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture‚ and their significance for Australia. Cross-curriculum priority has been given continuum of learning to ensure relevant and appropriate inclusion in the Australian Curriculum. Importantly‚ with the implementation of Cross-curriculum
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not often provided because of good will and generosity from countries‚ it is used strategically to benefit both receiving and providing parties. Financial support form Australia has changed over time‚ and now heading towards an all time low. Without aid‚ rehabilitation of countries would be a much harder‚ strenuous process. Australia alone have helped to “cut global poverty by 50 percent in the last 10 years”- OXFAM. Providing resources and money to countries in need is essential for an ever evolving
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Gay Marriage. It’s a controversial issue. There is much debate here in Australia on the issue and we constantly hear discussions‚ new reports and arguments on the subject. Australia plays host to one of the biggest gay and lesbian carnivals in the world‚ held in Sydney‚ every year bringing the issue to the fore in every media outlet in the country. The opinions are varied on the subject and often get treated with much emotion and passion‚ by both sides of the argument. I too‚ have an opinion. It’s
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legislation‚ case law and public opinion. And the major historical sources of law in Australia are the common law‚ the law of equity‚ statute based law and the law concerning native title.[i] Australia is a federation with seven constitutions; one for each of the six States and one for the Commonwealth. These constitutions provide for a parliament for each of the States and a parliament for the Commonwealth of Australia.[ii] The Australian Constitution of 1901 established a federal system of government
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