There is a growing concern that Australia’s university students lack critical thinking, but maybe the problem is how we teach and assess it
Social
Posted inPolitical, Social, Solutions
Closing the Gap: A call for Indigenous-led solutions and redefining success
On another Closing the Gap Day we are once again confronted with the same disappointing reality – only four of 19 Closing the Gap (CTG) targets, some originally pledged in 2007, are on track. Despite repeated commitments from governments and institutions, the results remain stagnant.
Posted inSocial
Why is there a shortage of oestrogen patches in Australia… again?
Many people rely on hormone replacement therapy during menopause or gender-affirming hormone therapy – but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue
Posted inSocial
Community at forefront of recovery following devastating floods
NCOSS CEO Cara Varian says it is great to see a better response to Cyclone Alfred than we saw in the 2022 floods, but there are still structural flaws in the way we approach disasters that sidelines locals.
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House of horrors: What the ABC revealed about early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Australia now
ABC’s Four Corners episode ‘Betrayal of Trust’ exposes deep issues in Australia’s childcare sector, highlighting systemic failures beyond shocking cases of abuse, neglect, and injury.
Posted inSocial
Impoverished on Jobseeker
Despite recent increases, JobSeeker still leaves people below the poverty line. Here’s why that affects us all
Posted inRegional, Social
Is the tourism dollar the holy grail?
Much is made by all Councils and State Governments of the benefits of tourists. The Tourism Dollar seems to be the ‘holy grail’…but why?
Posted inNew England Times Engage Poll, Social
Engage Poll: Waste and wait laid bare in health
Unsurprisingly, New England Times Engage Poll found very consistent dissatisfaction with health services in the region.
Posted inSocial, Uncategorized
Regional residents deserve better public transport
There are thousands of residents in regional NSW who are living near a rail line but without train services.