New project boosts educator confidence in teaching consent

The Consent Matters project is making a big impact in Victoria, helping educators boost their confidence in teaching young people about sexual consent. This initiative, led by Sexual Health Victoria and Women’s Health in the South East, is equipping youth and community workers with the tools to address this crucial topic. The Wire spoke with …

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Human Rights Day highlighting struggles for people with disabilities

Today marks Human Rights Day, a global observance aimed at raising awareness of human rights issues. However, for many people with disabilities, this day highlights ongoing challenges. Disability advocates are calling for stronger action and legislation to protect their rights. The recent Government response to the Disability Royal Commission has left many disappointed, with advocates …

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Monash University project to aid urban city centres in transition to net zero

Universities are working with communities around the world to help ease the pressure of climate change One project conducted at Monash University is the Net Zero Precincts ARC Linkage Project, a collaborative effort that oversees many experiments in transitioning precincts and major urban centres into cities with net zero emissions.   Image: Image: Pexels/ kosta karampelas Produced By: Zachary …

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CSIRO report reaffirms nuclear as most costly energy option, despite Coalition claims

The CSIRO’s latest GenCost report has once again identified nuclear energy as the most expensive power option for Australia. GenCost is the national science agency’s annual assessment of electricity costs, and in response to the study, both CSIRO and The Australian Conservation Foundation have criticised the Coalition’s Nuclear proposal to build seven taxpayer-funded nuclear power …

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Suspended Senator Lidia Thorpe calls for inquiry into racism in Parliament House

It was an intense final session of the year at Parliament House, with many bills passed and deals made amongst parties. Senator Lidia Thorpe again made headlines last week, having been suspended from Parliament following a confrontation with Pauline Hanson. Senator Thorpe says the Senate has punished her for speaking out against racism.   Produced …

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