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The Senate has suspended One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson for 7 days after she wore a Burka in Parliament. This is the second time Senator Hanson has worn the garment following a previous incident in 2017. Senator Hanson entered the chamber on Monday wearing the Burka in protest of the Senate rejecting her bill that …
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New research found out six out of seven South Korean students misrepresent the beach safety signage. The research, conducted by Monash University and Life Saving Victoria, surveyed more than 150 South Korean university students, and only 14 percent of them understood the yellow and red safety flags correctly. Very vague terms in English and lack …
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This year Cape York Partnership celebrates its 20th anniversary of its Leaders Program, which has been a major success in closing the gap for disadvantaged, remote Indigenous students. Though the program provides employment opportunities and scholarships for indigenous kids, Cape York Partnership is urging to policymakers to scale up support. Currently the program only offers …
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NSW Government reforms are being introduced to allow GPs management and diagnoses of ADHD. Patients are expected to save between $500–$1400 each year, with even greater savings for families with multiple members living with ADHD. With more than 560 GPs already trained as continuation prescribers, thousands of patients have quickly benefited from easier access to …
Major rental law reforms come into effect in Victoria today, marking a significant boost to the rights and protections of nearly 2 million renters. Tenants Victoria says the changes will help prevent unfair evictions and curb exploitative practices in a tight rental market. The new laws aim to give renters greater security, stability, and confidence …
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A new report from Monash University shows the confronting experiences of public schools principals in their jobs across Australia. Principals have reported negative impacts on their wellbeing and they face escalating psychosocial risks such as burnout and emotional exhaustion. The challenges are worse for school principals in rural and remote areas. Image: Photo by Element5 …
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As thousands of school-leavers prepare to head overseas for Schoolies, a new campaign from DrinkWise and the Australian Government’s Smartraveller is urging young Australians to celebrate safely. New research shows many teens are already making more mindful choices around alcohol, but awareness of serious risks like methanol poisoning remains low. The campaign is also encouraging …
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Multicultural communities face unique barriers to communication and decision-making, yet they possess vital knowledge for climate solutions. Empowering community leaders, allowing climate messaging to be culturally relevant, and ensuring their voices are included in policy making will allow for more effective and inclusive climate change solutions. Community leaders sometimes don’t know how to express their …
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