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Deadline day chaos as big names swap teams

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Alex Jones calls it a "joke".

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Wild weather causes hundreds of Victorian homes to lose power

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BOM predicts heaviest rainfall tonight.

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Today’s top three sports headlines

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A frantic finish to the AFL trade period.

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Hanifi is advocating for more cultural diversity in mental..

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Nasreen Hanifi: Fostering inclusivity in mental..Nasreen Hanifi: Fostering inclusivity in mental health
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Renting is becoming the destination of tenure.

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Navigating tenancy in a landlord’s marketNavigating tenancy in a landlord’s market
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Saving lives without taking sides.

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A voice of neutrality in a war zoneA voice of neutrality in a war zone
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Will Australia legislate it?

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The unseen impact of supporting abuse victimsThe unseen impact of supporting abuse victims
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People are losing hope in climate action.

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Should climate change plans include mentalShould climate change plans include mental health?
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Studying online left her with less experience in the field.

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Nursing graduates enter a post-pandemic industryNursing graduates enter a post-pandemic industry
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Will Australia follow Scotland?

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Should sanitary products be free?Should sanitary products be free?
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What to know about instalment plans.

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Should you buy now, pay later?Should you buy now, pay later?
Written by: Georgia Tacey

New trials in the ACT have Victorians hoping for more in the..

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Is pill testing in Victoria’s future?Is pill testing in Victoria’s future?
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Welfare recipients are being locked out of the rental market.

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Welfare benefits less than housingWelfare benefits less than housing

culture & lifestyle

Written by: Georgia Tacey

Should we stop lying to our kids about Santa?

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Should we perpetuate the “Santa lie”?Should we perpetuate the “Santa lie”?
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Preparation should start early.

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Media careers: Optimising your employment oddsMedia careers: Optimising your employment odds
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What to keep in mind when using supplements.

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Can dietary supplements be harmful?Can dietary supplements be harmful?
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Smartwatches are motivating people to exercise.

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How smartwatches are influencing fitnessHow smartwatches are influencing fitness
Written by: Georgia Tacey

Just what makes us hate-watch?

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Why we love to hate showsWhy we love to hate shows
Written by: Chloe Ostler

Can users be authentic on social media?

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BeReal: The app that encourages authenticityBeReal: The app that encourages authenticity
Written by: Jackson Mansell

Towns like Bendigo are thriving post-COVID.

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Regional cities attracting visitors post-COVIDRegional cities attracting visitors post-COVID
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Alcohol consumption affects all classes.

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Australia’s high-income drinkersAustralia’s high-income drinkers
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Can talking about death be less taboo?

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Learning to die: Why we need to be death literateLearning to die: Why we need to be death literate
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Climate change impacts on Australian wine.

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Climate ‘Canary in the coal mine’?Climate ‘Canary in the coal mine’?

sport

Written by: Kristian Bouboukis

Hardcore wrestling with a focus on gender equality.

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Deathmatch wrestling defying gender expectationsDeathmatch wrestling defying gender expectations
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Are athletes facing unfair criticism?

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Athletes and the ethics of making big bucksAthletes and the ethics of making big bucks
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Will T20 cricket take over from Tests?

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Cricket’s new choice: Club or country?Cricket’s new choice: Club or country?
Written by: Lincoln Allan

Are players more expendable than ever?

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Do injuries force players out of the AFL?Do injuries force players out of the AFL?
Written by: Tarquin Oakley

Fans are unhappy, but can lasers improve them?

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Score reviews in the AFL: Are they worth it?Score reviews in the AFL: Are they worth it?
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NT Cricket are revolutionising the off-season.

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365 reasons Darwin is cricket’s new hub365 reasons Darwin is cricket’s new hub
Written by: Tarquin Oakley

The social, physical and mental effects add up.

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Why amateur athletes struggle with serious injuryWhy amateur athletes struggle with serious injury
Written by: Marcus Beeck

Athletes with disabilities are leading the charge.

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Growing sport accessibility in AustraliaGrowing sport accessibility in Australia
Written by: Tarquin Oakley

The A-League Men are seeing attendances drop significantly.

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How can the Australian soccer fanbase be revived?How can the Australian soccer fanbase be revived?
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Hattie Shand has had a breakout 2022

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‘Is she nuts?’: Shand’s courage..‘Is she nuts?’: Shand’s courage shines for Hockeyroos

media

Written by: Grace Tan

But in Australia, everybody is deemed equal.

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Do media industries have a class problem?Do media industries have a class problem?
Written by: Kristian Bouboukis

Athletes are being exposed to negativity online.

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When sports betting losers turn to trollingWhen sports betting losers turn to trolling
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What do these laws represent?

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Explainer: The anti-siphoning lawsExplainer: The anti-siphoning laws
Written by: Marcus Beeck

How different outlets find their niche.

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An alternative look at sports newsAn alternative look at sports news
Written by: Lincoln Allan

AFL Media at centre of coaching criticism.

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AFL coaches and the cost of media scrutinyAFL coaches and the cost of media scrutiny
Written by: Brittany Carlson

Who gets to present our news?

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Looking the part: Interrogating broadcast beauty..Looking the part: Interrogating broadcast beauty standards
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Social media is treacherous territory for sex workers.

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Deleted: Continued deplatforming of sex workersDeleted: Continued deplatforming of sex workers
Written by: Jordan Janssen

Gaming addiction is a prevalent issue in China.

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China v Aus: Confronting online gaming addictionChina v Aus: Confronting online gaming addiction
Written by: Jordan McCarthy

Australia's shark attack mania.

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Shark attacks: On the rise or media frenzy?Shark attacks: On the rise or media frenzy?
Written by: Brittany Carlson

Our law favours reputation over speech.

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Explainer: Australian Journalism and the cost of..Explainer: Australian Journalism and the cost of defamation

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Nasreen Hanifi: Fostering inclusivity in mental health

Hanifi is advocating for more cultural diversity in mental health

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Do media industries have a class problem?

But in Australia, everybody is deemed equal.

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Deathmatch wrestling defying gender expectations

Hardcore wrestling with a focus on gender equality.

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When sports betting losers turn to trolling

Athletes are being exposed to negativity online.

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Athletes and the ethics of making big bucks

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