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Three top reasons why many migrants wait hours after a heart attack to seek help

Importantly, decision time to seek help takes up to 83% of pre-hospital delay in migrant patients, compared to only 48% for Australian-born patients.

Reports of democracy’s death are greatly exaggerated

The book asserts that corporations have staged nothing less than a political coup d’état: a deliberate and successful attempt to usurp the power of nation states and establish themselves as rulers of the world.

Bharat’s new parliament and women empowerment

India’s new ‘sansad bhavan’ is an attempt to revive and awaken our cultural and civilizational ethos.

Rebuilding Lives: Battle against domestic violence and the shelters lighting the way

"Consent is not a grey area; it is a clear affirmation, and everyone’s boundaries should be respected.”

What helps students cope with academic setbacks?

Recent research has focused on the concept of “academic buoyancy” or everyday resilience at school.

Australia’s ‘consumer data right’ could make your personal data safer and easier to share

By 2022, three of the world’s five most profitable companies specialised in data – Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet.

State and territory ballots will be counted differently at the Voice referendum – is that fair?

The Australian Constitution can only be changed if the people agree to it at a referendum.

What can you do to speed up your metabolism?

A “slow” or “sluggish” metabolism is often the first thing we blame when we struggle to lose weight.

This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial

Personalisation is more important for women than men, and they personalise their space with different items.

Can term limits for Australian political leaders build stronger democracy?

I can think of two recent examples where a leader has arguably stayed too long, has grown untouchable in their own government, producing adverse results.

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25-year-old truck driver Ashwani Sharma killed in Victorian fuel tanker crash near Warragul

The driver's cabin separated from the two fuel trailers before crashing into trees and overturning.

Eleven years after disaster, Solomon Islands families are still waiting for a place to truly call home

The community was forced to flee their homes along the river bank during the devastating flash floods in 2014, leaving behind permanent homes and belongings as they escaped to safety to higher grounds.

Outrageous 25-200% Australian visa fee hike hits international students, partners and skilled workers from 1 July

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"
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