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How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally?

About 30% of people in OECD countries are over 65, while the Australian proportion is about 20%.

Mike Pezzullo sacked after scathing findings accusing him of misusing his position

A hawk on China policy and hard-line on national security issues, especially border protection, Pezzullo was a divisive figure in the bureaucracy.

Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50–50 tie

Peter Dutton’s net approval was steady at -13, so Albanese and Dutton are now tied on net approval.

Teachers in films are often portrayed as rule breakers, losers or villains

Screen teachers are also predominantly single, white, middle-class women. White teachers outnumber teachers of other ethnicities by ten to one.

The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

Antisemitic incidents have spiked in Australia since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israeli communities outside Gaza.

Efficient cooling should be the law for rental homes

Poor housing quality, such as lack of insulation, also affects home owners, especially those on low incomes.

Key takeaways from government’s 7-year plan to boost Australia’s cyber security

The strategy outlines a range of ways Australia can protect its people, businesses and organisations into the next decade.

War is its own revenge and enemy: Balance sheet of death in Israel-Gaza crisis 

It has now been announced that Israel has approved a four-day ceasefire with the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages - women and children.

49 women have been killed in Australia so far as a result of family violence

Alarmingly, national data on unsolved missing persons cases highlight that Indigenous women represent up to 10% of cases.

How to fight back against ‘Disinformation’ campaigns undermining our democracy?

The misinformers are seeking to neutralise research focused on their own conduct by borrowing from the climate denial and anti-vaccination playbook.

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27-year-old charged over alleged ‘cash for demerit points’ scheme involving 1,266 fines worth approximately $620,000

Police allege the woman advertised on social media, offering to accept other motorists’ fines and demerit points in exchange for payment.

Indian-origin PhD researcher Jinal Parmar wins Western Sydney ‘Unsung Hero’ Award for community health work

For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.
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