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National Children's Commissioner condemns lack of action on child maltreatment crisis

As debate rages over claims of widespread child sexual abuse in Alice Springs, the National Children's Commissioner says both sides of politics have failed to address this serious issue.

ABC News

Chinese Australians experiencing less abuse but still face discrimination, according to Lowy report

A new poll finds the number of Chinese Australians facing racist abuse or physical violence has decreased over the past three years, although more than one in three continue to say they face discrimination.

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Woodside boss blasts 'extremists' with 'deep pockets' for stopping gas projects, ASX flat, Star sacks 500 workers

Woodside Energy boss Meg O'Neill has used a speech at the National Press Club to criticise extremists for stopping gas projects, while the Australian share market trades flat after a lacklustre session on Wall Street overnight.

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Beazley backs resistance fighters in War Memorial

Australian War Memorial chair Kim Beazley says there needs to be greater recognition of Aboriginal resistance fighters in the frontier wars at the memorial.

AAP

Text messages from no campaign herald new phase of voice debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in Australia, as services call for national plan

A mattress on the floor in her mother's overcrowded home is all Chelsea has for her and her two-year-old daughter. She's one of 45,000 Australians under 25 experiencing homelessness.

ABC News

Young gamblers losing more as social media presence of sports betting agencies grows

Sports betting agencies spent more than $287 million advertising their products in Australia in 2021 and researchers say it's creating a new generation of problem gamblers.

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Calls to support worst-off Australians surviving on $13 a day

Australian students are trying to scrape by on just $13 a day as welfare payments fail to keep pace with the cost of living, new analysis shows. A report

The New Daily

Medicare billing is a problem but our research found many more GPs undercharge

Australia’s Medicare billing system is overly complicated, bureaucratic and not meeting the needs of a modern health service, potentially leaking billions of dollars. But claims this loss is mostly due to fraudulent billing practices by GPs are inaccurate.

The Conversation

A new report proposes full public funding for private schools, but there's a catch

There are multiple signs the Australian education system is in crisis. This includes declining academic outcomes, teacher shortages, principals facing abuse, and an upswing in school violence.

The Conversation

Michael Pascoe: The darling buds of May promise the flowering of reforms

There are drums beating in the policy jungle that the first days of May might see Australia commit to taking on necessary economic reform.

The New Daily

Australian youth justice system broken, report finds

Australia's current approach to youth justice isn't working and a new report calls for children's rights to be placed at the centre to improve outcomes.

AAP

Gas power a critical safety net in energy transition set to cost 'trillions', study finds

A landmark report modelling Australia's pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050 finds the country's biggest power grid will need to triple in size within eight years.

ABC News

Army veteran remembers 'burden of the work' in the 30 years since Somalia mission

"I recall one of the local elders describing the Australian soldiers like a colony of ants - all over the place. And we were."

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Ocean conditions in uncharted territory as water temperatures reach record high

Australian sea surface temperatures have been at record levels for more than a month, and it's not just our beaches being affected.

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Stage 3 tax cuts to benefit rural Australia the least, analysis shows

Country Australians will benefit the least from the stage 3 tax cuts, a new analysis based on tax data shows.

The Conversation

Approach with caution: why NZ should be wary of buying into the AUKUS security pact

As the strategic rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, the invitation to discuss participation in the AUKUS security agreement presents New Zealand with a potentially momentous decision: how best to secure its own strategic interests and values in the Indo-Pacific region.

Space

April 20 hybrid solar eclipse: An observer's guide

On April 20, a hybrid solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Indonesia, East Timor, and Australia. Here's everything you need to know about this rare celestial spectacle.

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Some of Australia's most unique species live in the Mary River. Now scientists say it's becoming increasingly vulnerable

A group of scientists and traditional owners is carrying out a complete audit of one of Australia's most vulnerable rivers.

ABC News

What time is the solar eclipse? Here's a capital city breakdown of when it's happening and how to enjoy it safely

Exmouth in WA will be plunged into darkness for about a minute when the eclipse happens but gazers in other states will experience a partial eclipse. Here's a rundown of the timings

ABC News

Ancient rocks reveal Nullarbor Plain's transition from lush forest to desert, study suggests

Minerals extracted from the dry sands of the Nullarbor Plain reveal when it shifted from a lush forest to the arid landscape we see today, suggests a new study.

Newcastle Herald

NRL can't back hairstyles over substance after Tyson Frizell penalty

If something is not done, all NRL players will be getting a perm after the game.

AAP

Australia tops countries Chinese community trusts most

A majority of Chinese Australians say the nation is a good place to live, as race-based attacks continue to decline, a survey by the Lowy Institute has found.

AAP

Teen cancer deaths halved as number of cases increased

Earlier diagnosis and improved treatments are being credited for increased survival rates among Australian adolescents and young adults with cancer.

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Forcite MK1S Smart Helmet Now Available In The US Market In April 2023

Australian smart helmet maker Forcite started selling its tech-enhanced helmets in Australia and Europe in 2021, and they're now available in the US in 2023.

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