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Imagine yourself aged ten and to be offered by your family as a bride in exchange for just a few...
First Nations child advocates are calling on governments to stop failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Meeting in Alice...
Half of rural obstetric services have closed since the 1990s, leaving some areas as “obstetric deserts,” where 1 in 50...
More than 400,00 Australians are living with dementia, a brain condition that can affect memory, thinking, and daily functioning. People...
Charles Darwin University TAFE has recorded a significant jump in student enrolments, up almost 14 percent compared to this time...
A new national report has revealed shocking cases of discrimination and neglect faced by Australians with disability. Released by the...
The Sydney fair was held last weekend, with this year’s theme celebrating 100 years of art deco. The art deco...
New research from The Line campaign by Our Watch reveals that many young Australians mistake controlling behaviours for healthy boundaries....
The Victorian Government has announced free public transport for all children under 18. This change is expected to improve school...
Across Australia there are approximately 6 million volunteers who give their time for one cause or another. According to peak...
Bee populations are in decline worldwide, prompting urgent calls for action as the world marks Bee Day. The United Nations...
Australia is on track to ban children under 16 from using social media, a world-first move raising big questions. As...
In 2024, the Minister for Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, declared that the Federal Government had reached a new frontier...
Last year was Australia’s worst record to date for the flu, and this year is on target to be even...
Peter Dutton’s “Australian gas for Australians first” message is resonating with voters — especially with conservatives. New polling from public...
Last week, The Wire interviewed Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill on reaching multicultural communities through social media and...
In the lead-up to the next federal election, a powerful group of Australians is taking a stand – one utility...
The Australian Electoral Commission reports that more than 98% of eligible Australians are enrolled to vote in this election, 5%...
Last week’s Federal Budget is still creating controversy, especially in First Nations communities. Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers announced $1.3bn to...
A new study by CSIRO researchers predicts a worrying trend in Australian diets, with fruit consumption expected to drop by...
Australia’s literature curriculum still reflects colonial influences, with a strong emphasis on white, male, and Western voices. The Melbourne University...
After a 7 month long senate inquiry, the government has rejected the Coalition’s Airline Passenger Protections bill. Disability advocates are...
The Federal Government is set to introduce last-minute legislation to guarantee salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, despite the threat...
As Australia grapples with a concerning rise in violence against women and intimate partner homicide, experts say prevention strategies are...
The Mission Australia Youth Survey is the largest annual survey of young people in Australia. The 2024 Youth Survey Report...
A recent survey of over 500 journalists highlights growing concerns about the impact of generative AI and social media on...
New research from the Australia Institute reveals that Australians buy more clothes per person than any other country, intensifying a...
Domestic violence continues to be a leading issue in Australia. With victims often finding it hard to use their phones...
Soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has increased the sugar content in their line of beverages, resulting in health experts calling for...
An evaluation of more than 40 years of research has found psychological therapy is a promising alternative to the over-reliance...
