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Labor has finally commitment to the proposal.

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Albanese urges China to lift trade restrictions

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Peter Dutton to become opposition leader

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Four senior Liberals have stepped aside

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Biden calls for gun laws to change

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Twenty-one people have been shot.

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A legacy built on tomorrow’s leaders.

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Saarah Ozeer: A champion for refugees in the..Saarah Ozeer: A champion for refugees in the community
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Many students are afraid to voice their concerns.

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International students and wage theftInternational students and wage theft
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Electric cars pose an economic issue for Australia.

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Explainer: Oz’s $11 billion electric vehicle..Explainer: Oz’s $11 billion electric vehicle problem
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Politicians are now engaging with voters on TikTok.

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Politicians seek social media..Politicians seek social media “authenticity”
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First time voters share their thoughts ahead of the election.

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Young voters are seeking changeYoung voters are seeking change
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Is hydrogen the future for steelmaking?

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Green steel and the transition from metallurgical..Green steel and the transition from metallurgical coal
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Alpha Male podcasts are facing backlash.

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How Alpha males have asserted their online..How Alpha males have asserted their online presence through podcasts
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Will this result in Russophobia?

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Debates emerge as universities cut Russian tiesDebates emerge as universities cut Russian ties

culture & lifestyle

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She moved from India to Australia hastily.

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Ruchika Rawat: Being the changeRuchika Rawat: Being the change
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Educating Australia on the Muslim community

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Bakr Hawari: Championing Muslim Australian..Bakr Hawari: Championing Muslim Australian identity
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A humbled professor who cares for the environment.

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Harpreet Singh Kandra: A humble Sikh leaderHarpreet Singh Kandra: A humble Sikh leader
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Her new podcast amplifies African Australian's experiences.

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Is mothering behaviour innate or learned?

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Is mother’s instinct real?Is mother’s instinct real?
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With internet usage rising, so is the trade of child abuse..

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How internet child pornography is being stoppedHow internet child pornography is being stopped
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Imagine monthly food subscriptions of your favourites.

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Fast-food subscriptions: Will it catch on in Aus?Fast-food subscriptions: Will it catch on in Aus?
Written by: Mai-Anh Dao

Young people are finding ways to cope with the Great Battle..

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Film photography: A nostalgic hobbyFilm photography: A nostalgic hobby
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More people believe they are neurodivergent

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Why are self-diagnosis rates rising?Why are self-diagnosis rates rising?
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Thirty-five percent of readers try to read more classics.

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Can classics still be “banger” books?Can classics still be “banger” books?

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Written by: Thomas Dev

Why do so many sports fans get carried away?

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The psychology of a sports fanThe psychology of a sports fan
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Team image is often tied to its star players.

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The pressure of being the face of the franchiseThe pressure of being the face of the franchise
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The players have a gruelling year ahead.

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Second AFLW season to test player enduranceSecond AFLW season to test player endurance
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After 10 years away, Davidson defied the odds to win Gold

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Heath Davidson: 10 year layoff to goldHeath Davidson: 10 year layoff to gold
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Concerns over this season’s validity.

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AFL contingency plan creates double-edged sword..AFL contingency plan creates double-edged sword for VFL
Written by: Max Davies

Motor sports are a testing ground for EV technology

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Electric vehicles: How motorsport keeps the..Electric vehicles: How motorsport keeps the industry moving
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From sports-mad kid to icon of the women's game.

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‘No better feeling than winning’‘No better feeling than winning’
Written by: Jackson Mansell

It's time for crowds and community once again.

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Local footy: Missing Australia’s..Local footy: Missing Australia’s ‘heartbeat’
Written by: Riley Alexander

Will lost matches impact their chances?

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Victorian players’ uphill draft battleVictorian players’ uphill draft battle
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Are sports prioritised over Australian arts?

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Sport vs arts: Who wins the funding game?Sport vs arts: Who wins the funding game?

media

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
Written by: Hanne Grant

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
Written by: Jordan McCarthy

The ACB currently doesn't classify podcasts.

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Should true crime podcasts be classified?Should true crime podcasts be classified?
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Is media pressure on head coaches fair?

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The media pressures of AFL coachingThe media pressures of AFL coaching
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The code does not address power imbalances.

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New bargaining code, same old storyNew bargaining code, same old story
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Social media is an essential tool to access news

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News and the importance of social mediaNews and the importance of social media
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Jacqui Felgate has starred as a boundary reporter for the..

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