Dean Foley writes there is something really odd going on in Indigenous procurement, and our communities are missing out.
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When did ‘net zero’ become just another term for renewables?
RK Crosby says the term ‘net zero’ does not mean ‘renewable energy’ and we’ll continue to be stuck on these issues until we’re talking about the same thing.
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Ask an ethicist: How much should politics influence my dating decisions?
Daniel Finlay from The Ethics Centre says dating is hard enough without apps, but there’s a few things to think about before you put your political preferences on your dating profile.
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Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes
Michael Flood from QUT says rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, are still influential for young men.
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How the world’s constant crises are quietly fuelling anxiety in Australians
Psychotherapist Diane Young says an increasing number of people, especially young Australians, are feeling perpetually anxious and trapped in a cycle of consuming distressing world events, yet powerless to make a change.
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Duval High School needs to be reinstated as a school
Teacher Jan Hall says putting the entire town’s public high school students together was just asking for trouble
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Global crises, real fear: Why the world’s problems are fuelling everyday anxiety
Constant exposure to global crises and negative news is fuelling rising anxiety – especially among young Australians. South Pacific Private urges people to pause, reflect and take their free online anxiety self-assessment to find support.
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Remembering Michael Tooth
Former Vice President of NSW Farmers and NFF, John Crosby, remembers his friend and mentor Michael Tooth, as doing his best work in the background.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Your Tutor Armidale says with the right support, every learner can thrive. This Dyslexia Awareness Month, they’re spreading understanding and offering personalised, evidence-based tutoring that helps build confidence and literacy skills.
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Too many Indigenous Australians die before getting to claim the age pension. We need to make retirement fairer
Indigenous Australians face a stark challenge: with a median age at death of just 63, around four years below pension eligibility, many never live long enough to claim the age pension, exposing deep retirement inequities.