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‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children

‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children

Swinburne University, Zoe Moffatt
December 16, 2020

The Altar Boys

The Altar Boys

University of Newcastle, Isabella O'Brien
December 8, 2020

New Norcia creeps up, almost appearing out of nowhere in the Perth Hills. Picture credit: Kasper Johansen

The hidden world of WA’s outback monastery

Murdoch University, Kasper Johansen
December 8, 2020

In an industry dominated by women, why is it so hard for them to climb the ranks? And what does this mean for the everyday citizen?

Cracks in the glass ceiling: Female journalists fight to reach the top of the ladder

University of South Australia, Ruby Buetefuer
December 5, 2020

Domestic violence: understanding the shadow pandemic

Domestic violence: understanding the shadow pandemic

Swinburne University, Nemanya Medic
December 3, 2020

One of Monique Stout’s biggest passions is making ethical, delicious food for people.

DIY: pandemic inspires passionate small business pursuits

Swinburne University, Breck Carter
December 3, 2020

Australia has a waste problem.

The war on waste: What’s being done and why?

Swinburne University, Angus Delaney
December 2, 2020

Allison Dew owns a small zero-waste business called Sleepy Soak, selling bath bombs and shower steamers.

Zero-waste: How individuals help the environment, one choice at a time

Swinburne University, Sian Donazzon
December 2, 2020

Justin Field is an Independent NSW MLC who is opposed to the Narrabri project.

WINNER: CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM PROJECT Australia’s gas-fired recovery: Does it stack up?

Swinburne University, Jack Meehan
December 2, 2020

Natural State is ready for the music industry to open up again.

‘Young people have the answers’: The path back for live music

Swinburne University, Millicent Spencer
December 1, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement and COVID-19 have converged to create a perfect storm of pain for people all over the world in 2020. Pictured is a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington DC (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Unprecedented times: Community flocks to online fundraising

University of South Australia, Jack Paech
November 25, 2020

Mitchell Atanasovski pictured with his canine companion, Archie, said “my dog helped me through my darkest days.”

Victoria fights back COVID-19, but at what cost?

Monash University, Kate McFarlane and Clare Watson
November 19, 2020

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