Real News July Week 1 2023
ABORIGINAL PEOPLES
A series of inquests in the Territory examining the deaths of four Indigenous women is continuing.
Since 2000, there have been 177 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pedestrian deaths in the NT, according to government road data. And while 25% of the territory’s population is Aboriginal, this cohort accounts for about 80% of pedestrian deaths
ABORTION
Abortion services are a patchwork across the country, with rules that differ between states and territories and many public hospitals or GPs that refuse to provide terminations.
ASYLUM SEEKERS
Australia's detention of refugees and asylum seekers in hotels after being brought to the country for medical treatment has been upheld by the Federal Court.
CHARITY AND WELFARE
Cherie Gilmour: Many charities appeal to our emotions, which can get in the way of our logic.
Philip Mendes: Over the past three decades, neoliberal ideas in favour of the free market, small government and reduced social expenditure have captured the Australian welfare state policy agenda.
CHILD ABUSE
Seven people are charged with 44 child sex offences as police target a paedophile ring spanning Central Queensland to the southern states.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Experts say a decade of bail reforms has led to vulnerable people serving time they otherwise might not have for minor crimes, contributing to a cycle of poverty, homelessness and incarceration.
DEATH AND DYING
A new study casts further doubt on the value of body mass index (BMI) alone as a sole predictor of all-cause mortality.
DISABILITY
As the NDIS turns 10, this is what participants and their families want you to know about the scheme
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme marks 10?years, it's become apparent reform is needed. As the tussle to reign in costs intensifies, participants want the wider community to recognise the investment is life-saving and not a frivolous expense.
DIVERSE SEXUALITY
A new study reveals the extent of homophobic name-calling among teenagers, and the damaging impact it has on mental health, regardless of whether the name-calling is from rivals, strangers or friends.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Multicultural groups from across NSW will receive a share of a one-off $2 million grant to deliver activities or projects that will build the capability of their communities to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.
DRUGS
Neuropsychologists and psychiatrists argue the evidence for broad-scale implementation of psychedelic drug use is insufficient.
FAMILY
Contrary to popular belief, counselling isn’t just for couples in crisis.
Deakin University researchers are looking at whether quality family time spent outdoors in nature can help reduce some of the difficult child behaviours associated with screen use.
领英推荐
Jenna Price: I was shocked to discover the relationship between Berejiklian and Maguire is a model which is surprisingly common – a sizeable number of Australians agree relationships should have bosses – and that boss should be a man.
FINANCE AND INEQUALITY
Searches have soared on Ask Izzy, an online directory for help with food, rent and mental health, campaigners say
GAMBLING
The gambling industry in Australia is a significant component of the country’s entertainment sector, offering a wide range of options for individuals to engage in. From sports betting to logging into an Australian online casino, there is a plethora of choices available. What makes this industry particularly noteworthy goes beyond the sheer variety of options; the statistics and trends associated with gambling in Australia present an intriguing and captivating picture.?
HOUSING AND HOMELESS
Stephen Miles and Carolyn Cummins: With rental vacancies and housing affordability at record lows in Australia, a new model of developing apartments in inner-city suburbs promises a potent solution to the escalating housing crisis.
IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM
Unscrupulous employers underpaying or exploiting migrant workers in Australian workplaces will be the target of an Australian Border Force (ABF) crackdown during a National Month of Action in July.
INTERNATIONAL AID
Tanvi Oza and Fraser Goff: New analysis undertaken by WaterAid shows funding to water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is at its lowest levels since the SDGs began.?
MIND
Managing your fears about climate change involves confronting your emotions to let them fuel positive action. Even in the darkest of times, it’s crucial to maintain a little bit of hope for the future.
NATURE
Climbing trees, making mud pies, or simply playing outside, parents and educators know that being in nature is an important part of every childhood. But when it comes to messy or risky play, it's a whole different story according to new research.
PRIVACY
Sensitive biometric data is being collected by stadiums across the country, with consumers largely left in the dark.??????????????
RELIGION
David Hoinski: Blaise Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, born 400 years ago, left a deep and lasting influence on the world that can be felt today.
Sarah Imhoff: People sometimes assume religious traditions’ ideas about gender have always been conservative and unchanging.
Dale Stephenson shares practical tools on sharing our faith and building discipleship
SUSTAINABILITY
Artificial turf is an increasingly popular choice for suburban backyards, offering an evergreen surface that requires little maintenance. But that convenience?comes with a big environmental price tag.
TRANSPARENCY
Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC donated $4.3m to Labor and Coalition in past decade as government contracts increased by 400%, analysis shows
WORK
Gareth Hutchens: According to some economists, we need?more unemployment in Australia to get?inflation under control. But,?Gareth Hutchens?asks, do they know how?jobseekers are treated?