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After a long debate last night, Parliament House passed the bill banning social media for Australians under the age of 16, coming into effect late next year. It’s the first country worldwide to do so. But experts are concerned on how the bill will work, labelling it a mystery. Image: Image Credit: Kampus Production / …
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School funding reform was passed in federal parliament this week which will ideally help teachers and students for the next ten years. Many advocates for the education system say the funding and support will not be enough across all areas, but especially not the public education system. Image: Image Credit: Max Fischer / Pexels …
This week Schoolies from across Australia are enjoying with friends their final year of school, with organisations and police present to avoid fatalities. Up to 8,000 ‘Schoolies’, several police units including dogs and two horses are to converge in Byron Bay for the cohort’s end of year celebrations. Image: Image Credit: Belle Co / Pexels …
For some high school students, graduation is about fun – fashion and celebration – but for others this time of year can be difficult. With the cost of living soaring in Australia – it’s not just impacting petrol and grocery prices – but clothing as well. However there are groups right around the country doing …
Therapists and NDIS participants have been blindsided by an abrupt decision which is set to change the way music and art therapies are funded. Currently Music and art therapy is funded through the Capacity Building Improved Daily Living category allowing providers to charge $194 per hour. Under new reforms access to therapies will be through …
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Gambling Advertisements have been prevalent in Australian sports for years, but pushback has occurred to quell the amount of exposure the public has. The Public Health Association of Australia have brought forward recommendations to the federal government, calling on bipartisan support to change the sports media landscape. Image: Image Shutterstock Produced By: Zachary Probert Featured …
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security recently passed the Cyber Security Package 2024, which comprises the Cyber Security Act and several amendments to related legislation. The package includes a number of mandates intended to strengthen cyber security for both citizens and institutions, but how could Australians be directly affected? Image: UnSplashed Scott Graham …
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Concerns around regional news programming and local media content remain high as Australia continues to witness decline of media in remote areas. According to the Public Interest Journalism Initiative, media outlets, newsrooms, mastheads and stations across Australia have seen a downturn of 180, with regional areas disproportionally impacted. These tensions have heightened with the pending …
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