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How Sanjay Sharma created inclusion with cricket

Canberra celebrated the achievements the multicultural community has done for 2025. Sanjay Sharma is the winner of the ACT Multicultural Individual Champion Award for his efforts on bringing diversity and inclusion in the territory. He founded the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association and developed a grassroots program to bring inclusion to the community through cricket.  …

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Labor risks major support loss if climate left out of enviro reforms

New national polling shows strong public demand for climate safeguards in Australia’s environment laws, with most voters wanting climate impacts considered before approving new coal and gas projects. The data suggests Labor could lose nearly half its support if it leaves climate out of the reforms, as Australians expect laws that protect communities and nature …

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Menopause management can improve productivity in the workplace

According to the Government of SA Office for women, women experiencing menopause are the fastest-growing working demographic up nearly 40 per cent since 1980. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) estimated in 2022 that menopause costs women between $17 and $35 billion annually in lost earnings and superannuation. Debilitating symptoms can impact the financial …

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New study exposes harmful messaging aimed at black women

New research from Charles Darwin University has revealed how social media influencers use manipulation and cultural pressure to police Black women’s behaviour online. The study shows that harmful messages discouraging independence and punishing women who express autonomy are widely amplified by algorithms. Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Vimbai Mutero – Researcher First aired …

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Experts critical of new adult time for violent crimes law proposal

Victoria Premier, Jacinta Allan’s proposed adult time for violent crime could mean children as young as fourteen who commit severe crimes would face sentencing as adults. Under the proposal, judges would be expected to consider community safety over age. The new proposal has been criticised by experts as punitive and short sighted, saying real, long-term …

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Multicultural Framework Review is ‘Unfinished Business’ a year on

It’s been a year since the Multicultural Framework Review was published by the Federal government, examining the state of Australian multiculturalism. While there are some positive outcomes over the last 12 months, multiculturalism still faces a lot of challenges so far. An event in Sydney called ‘Unfinished Business’ organised by Polaron Connect has assessed the …

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Justice advocates outraged as NT legal aid forced to leave people without support

Recent reports indicate adults and children as young as 10 in the NT could be left with without legal representation when charged with a crime, unless they are already in custody. This comes as Legal Aid NT has been forced to cut services to address end of year funding shortfalls, according to the ABC, a …

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2023’s Ramsay Art Prize Winner reflects on connecting through art

2023’s Ramsay art prize winner has spent the past two years overseas, mostly Berlin-based. For just two weeks artist, Ida Sophia returned home to South Australia. A place linked to childhood.. growing up, and the inspiration for her religious themes. Her latest exhibit Limited Terms of Grace a mix of visual and performative mediums, extend …

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