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Battered by 9 years of Coalition government, the ABC now has...
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The Liberal-National Coalition government has been defeated, but the legacy of its nine-year onslaught on the ABC remains.
That onslaught consisted of relentless...
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CHARITIES
Philanthropy Is Breathing Renewed Life Into Empathy And Moral Accountability
It is no secret that as far as worthwhile innovations go, philanthropy is one of the most worthwhile opportunities that an individual can pursue....
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Heart is a Wasteland returns as ILBIJERRI celebrates 30-year anniversary
Following a sell-out season at the 2021 Darwin Festival ILBIJERRI Theatre Company's restaging of Heart is a Wasteland – directed by the company's multi-award-winning Artistic Director Rachael...

GAMBLING
Gambling and homelessness in older age: hidden and overlooked, but preventable
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Gambling and homelessness are clearly linked. Australians over 50 are particularly vulnerable. They have high rates of regular gambling, and are the fastest-growing age group of...
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Mateship might sound blokey, but our research shows women value it...
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Mateship is an intrinsic part of Australian society, routinely discussed as an important national value. In 1999, Prime Minister John Howard even...
LBTGQI
Only 19% of Australians agree religious schools should be able to...
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This week, the religious discrimination bill is finally being debated on the floor of federal parliament.
The bill has prompted disagreements within political parties, within religions and...
WOMENS BUSINESS
Hold the celebrations — the budget’s supposed focus on women is...
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One of the major planks of the budget was a pitch to women.
This included an 80-plus page women’s budget statement — the first since 2013 —...
MENS BUSINESS
‘What are you afraid of ScoMo?’: Australian women are angry —...
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Thousands of women are gathering in cities across the country, angry about the allegations of rape, sexual abuse and harassment emerging...
SENIORS BUSINESS
How good design can make aged care facilities feel more like...
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The stark difference between an aged care “home” and a real home has been laid bare by the COVID pandemic.
Residential aged care buildings...
COMMUNITY
Tiny and alternate houses can help ease Australia’s rental affordability crisis
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Rental housing in Australia is less affordable than ever before. It is no exaggeration to call the situation a crisis, with vacancy rates at record lows.
But...
WELFARE
No spare change: how charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so...
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Collectors for the Paralympic Games carried donation buckets ahead of the recent Santa parade in Auckland, asking for gold coin donations. Onlookers...
RELIGION
Morrison’s Christian empathy needs to be about more than just prayer...
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Over the past week, Australians have heard Scott Morrison make several explicit references to his faith. Given Morrison has placed his faith...