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Australia’s biggest campus racism survey calls for more voices

Over 60,000 university students and staff have already taken part in a groundbreaking national survey on racism at Australian universities. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Racism@Uni survey is one of the largest studies of its kind in the country, examining how widespread racism is, what forms it takes, and its impact on campus life. The …

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More Australians retiring without owning a home

The latest HILDA survey highlights a troubling trend: more Australians are entering retirement without owning a home, and the number of retirees renting is steadily rising. As housing affordability worsens, future generations face the prospect of renting well into retirement, with serious implications for financial security and quality of life. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced …

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Six years since ‘Black Summer’: recounting, reflecting, and revising

It’s been six years since the 2019-2020 black summer bushfires raged across Australia – seeing destruction in several parts of the country. Amongst the blaze – fires destroyed thousands of homes, killed hundreds of people, left wildlife severely impacted and communities reeling. Recovery efforts have seen the best part of three years in some areas, but …

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Coercive Control: SA passes new laws to tackle unseen form of Domestic Violence

This month, South Australia passed laws to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence, making it the third state to adopt this legislation. Coercive control is an under-reported type of domestic violence where an abuser seeks to control a victim’s behaviour. The state’s laws are set to come in to affect in 2027. Minister for …

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Australia’s new emissions targets receive backlash from climate advocates

The Albanese government has announced a new target aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 62–70% per cent by 2035, a similar target to meet the worlds collective target of net zero by 2050. The pledge has received mixed reactions, with climate advocates across the country outraged at the figure, while industry experts reflect on what …

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