Funding Shortage Threatens WFP’s Operation In Chad
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it could be forced to stop providing humanitarian aid to more than one million people in Chad,…
UNRWA says fuel shortage will shut down aid work in Gaza within 48 hours | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The refugee agency for Palestinians has said that aid work is at a breaking point as the Israeli siege cuts off access to fuel. The…
What does Gaza’s food shortage look like? | Infographic News
Gaza’s population is going hungry as people in the besieged strip face a dire humanitarian situation. Shortages of medical supplies, food, drinking water and electricity…
New survey finds almost every public school is being affected by casual teacher shortage
A major casual teacher shortage means almost 10,000 lessons are happening without adequate educational support in public schools across New South Wales every day.Key points:NSW…
Evacuees live nomadic life after Maui wildfire as housing shortage intensifies and tourists return
“It’s hard to begin the healing process when you’re worried about the essentials,” Nahale said. Some are bouncing from hotel room to hotel room, in…
Mike Pence faces cash shortage, questions about 2024 campaign
NEW YORK — With three months to go before the Iowa caucuses that he has staked his campaign on, former Vice President Mike Pence faces mounting…
NSW inquiry to hear from children forced into motels, hotels due to shortage of foster carers
A special New South Wales inquiry will hear from vulnerable children who are living in hotels, motels and caravan parks due to an acute shortage…
Power crisis, bird flu trigger imminent chicken shortage in South Africa | Food News
Africa’s most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that have ramped up the cost of business, including in the poultry industry. South Africa faces…
Building industry warns of more trouble ahead amid labour shortage, pleads for financial help from WA government
Building companies have warned the industry could be in serious trouble if the state government does not give them financial help, as Perth recorded the tightest…
House price recovery picks up speed with sixth straight monthly increase, as property shortage continues to squeeze market
Australia's housing market is firmly in recovery mode as prices continue to rise, with cooling inflation and the likely peak of interest rates set to…
In Botswana, condom shortage adds to trans people’s health woes
When Kesego Otumile, a transgender woman from Botswana, sought treatment for a sexually transmitted infection at a village medical clinic, the female nurse refused to…
GPs paying $10k a week to take holidays amid regional locum doctor shortage
The average Australian would consider $30,000 an expensive outlay for a three-week holiday, but Narooma GP Gundi Muller-Grotjan will be paying that before she even…
India’s capital faces drinking water shortage after pumps flooded | Water News
The Yamuna river that flows through New Delhi is at its highest level in 45 years after unusually heavy downpours. Supplies of drinking water in…
Critical shortage of midwives forces indefinite closure of Whyalla Hospital birthing services
South Australian health authorities have blamed a "critical midwifery workforce shortage" for the indefinite suspension of birthing services at Whyalla Hospital. Key points:Whyalla Hospital will not offer birthing…
‘Barbie’ production exacerbated a company’s pink paint shortage
If you’re going to make a Barbie movie, make it pink — very pink — so pink that it will wipe out an entire company’s…
Flinders Island pushes for solution to childcare shortage
Tasmanian single mother Rhianna Barnewall could be forced to say goodbye to her community if she can't access additional childcare.The Flinders Island mother will soon…
Amid labor shortage, workers without college degree still struggle
Pandemic-related worker shortages have led many employers to drop requirements for a four-year college degree and consider candidates based on their skills and experience.So have…
California’s shortage of diverse teachers is hurting students, educators say
When Lindsey Horowitz, a special education teacher in Los Angeles, made the career switch from nonprofit work to teaching, she knew it wouldn’t be an…
Outback Queensland towns Blackall, Tambo launch $2 million bid to attract doctors
A council and health service have teamed up to offer a combined $2 million in salary packages in a bid to attract four doctors to…
Australian Defence Force to help re-supply East Kimberley amid food shortage due to flooding
West Australian authorities will receive assistance from the Australian Defence Force to address a fresh food shortage in the East Kimberley.Key points:The East Kimberley is…