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Last month, the new Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Act (VETS Act), passed through Federal Parliament as a way of improving support for veterans and their families. Many former and current Australian Defence Force personnel experience higher rates of PTSD than the general population, and often struggle in silence due to the deep-seated stigma of …
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At the end of February, Universities Australia endorsed a working definition of antisemitism, in a way to address all forms of discrimination. The definition includes discrimination, prejudice and exclusion of Jewish people to participate in different aspects of life. Criticising the policies from the Israel government is a form of antisemitism according to their definition. …
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Students across Australia are making significant history – not in the lab, but in their own backyards. Insect Investigators is a citizen science initiative, where young Australians are helping to discover new insect species, including a newly identified wasp. This hands-on involvement is not only contributing to biodiversity research but also changing the way science …
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The most recent snap election in Germany saw the right wing party, Alternative For Germany or AFD, surge to second place. One of the ways this was accomplished was through misinformation and disinformation about energy prices and the overall cost of living. From the dismantlement of Germany’s nuclear energy program to a controversial heat pump …
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Last week former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in relation to the deaths of thousands of individuals killed under his regime. This provides a remarkable turnaround for the president who rose to power on a populist tough-on-crime platform who became the first Asian head of …
A new report by Royal Life Saving Australia has found nearly half of year 6 students are currently below the national benchmark for swimming and water safety skills at their age. The report has prompted concerns about the increased drowning risks for kids who can’t swim, and Royal Life Saving Australia has called for urgent …
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Many of us have moments of being worried about our health. But for some people it can turn into a mad panic. The term is called Cyberchondria, a condition where many diagnose themselves based on their symptoms and this is increasing thanks to Dr Google, social media platforms and ChatGPT. You are encouraged to see …
A second death has been sadly attributed to the deadly Japanese Encephalitis, following earlier reports of cases in regional New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and now Brisbane. Japanese Encephalitis, related to both Dengue and Yellow fever, is a rare yet deadly viral infection affecting the brain, transmitted through mosquito bites. The virus is transmitted when …
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