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How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately

We actually know very little about very young children in Australia who develop problematic sexual behaviours.

Unpaid ‘women’s work’ is worth $427 billion, new research shows

That’s equivalent to around one-third of gross domestic product – and is mostly contributed by women.

Are you finishing Year 12? Here’s how to avoid a post-school slump

You have been building up to the end of school for years, then there is the intensity and pressure of exams and festivities of formals and graduation ceremonies. And then suddenly, it’s all over.

Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

After a delayed start, a new Support at Home program will begin on November 1 2025.

Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity

The immediate trigger issue was the government’s refusal to release a report by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs into jobs for mates.

Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

The consumer price index was the last major piece of data before the Reserve Bank meeting on Melbourne Cup day.

Kiran Desai’s first novel in nearly 20 years is shortlisted for the Booker. Last time, she won it

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has multiple narrative strands, but they don’t overtake its central story, nor its central question.

Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election

Despite Labor’s dominance, the state government had net negative ratings from -32 to -42 for its handling of housing, the algal bloom, hospital ramping and cost of living.

Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout

It’s a much easier process – but also likely to be a much smaller payment.

Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

A new report reveals that in the two weeks prior to the 2025 federal election, almost two-thirds (60%) of adults reported coming across election misinformation. Only 19% didn’t come across it and 21% were unsure.

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Khalistan referendum vote not enough excuse for asylum, migration tribunal says Sikh man can safely relocate in India

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.

Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 charged after 1.7-tonne international drug bust

The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.

In defence of Australia’s ‘monoculture’ that allows for its thriving multiculturalism

I don't agree with everything Senator Pauline Hanson says. But when she argues that migrants to Australia must align with Australian values, she is...
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