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Vaping and Young Australians

Australian experts report there is a ‘vaping epidemic’ sweeping across the country, impacting young Australians the most. A study from the Australian National University (ANU) revealed adolescents smoking vapes were three times more likely to start smoking cigarettes. Health Minister Mark Butler says vaping is now the biggest behavioural issue in primary schools across the …

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2022 report shows Aussie’s have been scammed over $3 billion

The Targeting Scams report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reveals Australians lost $3.1 billion to scams in 2022, an 80 per cent increase compared to the year prior.  Scams are becoming progressively more difficult to identify as technologies and tactics improve.  Using these advanced tactics, losses experienced by each victim have …

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One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment, highlighting the need for a nationally coordinated response. Key findings: 1 in 3 Australian children experience physical abuse (32 per cent) 1 in 4 Australian children experience sexual abuse (28.5 per cent) 3 in 10 Australian children experience …

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Half way through Trek2Reconnect in climate awareness

Trek2Reconnect is a project started in January, and members of Wild Mountains started bushwalking throughout Australia to raise awareness about climate action and solutions. It has been three months since the project started, but what has the lead walker of the project learned from this experience when they are half way through Trek2Reconnect? Produced By: …

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A call to reimagine the AFL in the wake of more reports of racism

Once again, the Australian Football League faces a string of reports of racism against its players – with chief executive Gillon McLachlan telling the media, “this has to stop”.   The AFL’s executive general manager of inclusion and social policy Tanya Hosch – speaking on ABC Radio Adelaide – said while strides have been made in …

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