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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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. 
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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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It’s getting even harder to find full-time work. So more people are taking second part-time jobs

Many people have had to either cut back on spending or find ways to supplement their regular income
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We teach school kids about safe sex. We need to teach safe sexting too

Instead of “don’t do it”, teens may be more receptive to discussions about consent and mutual respect for one another’s bodies
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What is the Stations of the Cross ritual, and why do Christians still perform it at Easter?

The practice of memento mori (remembering death) is found in a wide variety of religious and philosophical traditions.
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Instagram and Threads are limiting political content. This is terrible for democracy

It’s also likely to have a chilling effect, stopping content creators from engaging politically altogether.

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Albanese calls for stronger multilateralism to tackle global security and economic challenges

Albanese said middle powers had a responsibility to play a stronger role through partnerships on economic resilience, development finance, maritime security, climate action and emerging technologies.
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India’s small-farm girl Dr Neha Umaretiya wins People’s Choice at Western Australia Premier’s Science Awards

Originally from Gujarat, India, Dr Umaretiya studied horticulture at Junagadh Agricultural University before moving to Australia.
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‘Government is soft on terror’: Pauline Hanson reacts to Melbourne man’s arrest following alleged ISIS links

Hanson also criticised the Government’s handling of people linked to ISIS and called for greater transparency from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.
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