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Some families push back against journalists who mine social media for photos – they have every right to

When these photos enter the public domain following homicide, they become photos of a victim.

Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?

While learning in COVID lockdowns was extremely tough, it also showed schools, students and parents the potential benefits of online learning for a wider range of students.

Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government’s multicultural policy reform

“In 2024, threats to our way of life have surpassed terrorism as Australia’s principal security concern”

Families including someone with mental illness can experience deep despair: Don’t hate them, they need support

As the Cauchi family so painfully articulated, providing support for a family member with mental illness is intensely challenging

No cash, no play? Have cost-of-living pressures impacted sports participation in Australia?

Governments need to find sustainable solutions to ensure all Australians can continue to participate in the sports

Why is Australia’s east coast copping all this rain right now?

Parts of Sydney were drenched in more than 100mm of rain overnight and the main dam that supplies the city’s drinking water is expected to spill in coming days.

As the COVID cash glut comes to an end, the Reserve Bank is changing the way it sets and maintains interest rates

Under this approach, the Reserve Bank will continue to supply plenty of funds that banks can freely borrow at the target cash rate

Urgent need to address the South Asian drowning crisis in Australia

Individuals born in India accounted for the highest proportion of migrants who drowned in Australia between 2009–2019. 

Whooping cough is surging in Australia. Why, and how can we protect ourselves?

There was a smaller outbreak between 2014 and 2017, with more than 60,000 cases in these years.

The National Autism Strategy is urgently needed. Does the government’s new draft do enough to help those in crisis?

Education systems are struggling to meet the demand for the growing number of autistic students coupled with our expectation of inclusive classrooms.

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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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