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Youth justice advocates have condemned the Queensland Government’s move to override the state’s Human Rights Act and transition watch houses into youth prisons. The government recently rushed controversial new laws through parliament – within 24 hours – that allow children to be locked up in adult prisons for the next three years. Experts and activists …
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures affecting over 50 million people worldwide. Now a global team of researchers from the International League Against Epilepsy have conducted the largest ever genetic study of epilepsy which could inform developments of new treatments. So what are the significance of these new findings? Image: Image …
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Gender-based violence and sexual harassment continues to be a pervasive problem within the hospitality industry. A new report from the University of Newcastle finds women and gender-diverse workers are bearing the brunt of managing and responding to harassment and violence in the workplace. The Wire’s Mary-Kate Hannagan spoke to Dr Julia Coffey, Senior Lecturer in …
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A new research found an overwhelming amount of Chinese-Australians believe Australian media portrays this sector in a negative light. Around 78 percent of the respondents believe the Australian English media lacks balance when reporting about Chinese Australian issues, and more than half say the media is distrustful. Image: Photo by Sam McGhee on Unsplash Produced …
Chinese Migrants on Australian Media: Coverage “Too Negative” Read More »
A new research published in the Australian Journal of Education found a large disparity between male and female scientists in STEM curricula in Australia. Researchers are concerned this lack of representation could be affecting the gender gap within STEM fields. Image: Image Courtesy Edward Jenner (Pexels) Produced By: Ben Lewis Featured In Story: Debbie Bower …
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The Defence Department launched in June a program to provide teachers to support students design plans for submarine nuclear propulsion. The aim of the Nuclear-Powered Propulsion Challenge program is to build critical thinking and STEM skills to school students between Year SEVEN and YEAR 12, according to the Department. However, some education unions believe the …
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Endometriosis is a painful and often misunderstood disease, and misinformation about its diagnosis and effective treatment options persists not only online but in the doctor’s office. Young Brisbane-based women have come forward about their experiences and challenges with endometriosis, including their experiences going to a GP and being advised to get pregnant at such a …
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As the spotlight on climate change intensifies, communities world-wide are increasingly concerned of its impact, particularly younger generations, with the 2022 Mission Australia Youth Survey showing the top concern of young Australians is the environment. This comes as research reveals today’s children also face up to seven times as many extreme weather events as their grandparents. With …
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