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Emojis for marriage equality

Prime Minister stands by plans for an expensive plebiscite while Labor backs a free vote in parliament as early as Tuesday, Caitlyn Leggett writes.

A case for cannabis

With calls to decriminalise the use of medicinal cannabis, health experts say further research is needed, writes Caitlin McArthur.

Abbott thanks Australia

Abbott says he refuses to snipe and undermine the new government, as he makes his final speech as prime minister.

Stop the tax on tampons

Menstruating isn’t a choice. Joely Mitchell explains why pads and tampons should be categorised as important health goods and become tax-free.

Putting a price on citizenship

The Australian government is exploring the option of selling citizenship to prospective immigrants. Tam Kendi looks at the possible effects.

A smoking education

How far is too far in the bid to reduce smoking? Tahlia McPherson asks what students think of banning cigarettes on campus.

Dumb cuts

No ifs, no buts, no education cuts. Australian students are united in their fight to prevent education from becoming a commodity, writes Rachel Wagner.

Free forum at Multicultural Arts Hub

How can technology help in the resettlement of young refugees? Does communication with their homeland make a difference? The Cultural Development Network and the City of Melbourne hope to address these issues at a public forum this week.

Wikileaks: the rise of new media?

With the release of new leaked documents last week, Wikileaks and its editor-in-chief Julian Assange are once again ubiquitous in the press. Why is this important? And what does it mean for journalism? Renee Tibbs takes a look.

Train surfing

As the demand for Wi-Fi in cafés reaches breaking point, Meghan Lodwick investigates the relatively untapped source for wireless internet connections: public transport.