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Jul 12, 2024 • 52min

Do we need a new campaign to combat littering?

According to Keep Australia Beautiful, approximately 100,000 tonnes of waste becomes litter in Australia each year. 
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Jul 11, 2024 • 49min

What is culturally informed healthcare?

Advocates in the field agree that infusing cultural understanding and practice into the healthcare system is crucial to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.  
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Jul 10, 2024 • 50min

Should fashion labels cater for all people?

The decision from fashion label Witchery to rebrand and re-release its new collection was met with a mixed reception. 
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Jul 9, 2024 • 47min

How do we attract more people to take up apprenticeships?

New data shows there has been a significant drop in the number of people enrolling into apprenticeships, leaving employers overstretched and understaffed. 
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Jul 8, 2024 • 52min

What role should tiny homes play in our community?

Once a fringe enterprise, tiny homes are now a popular housing alternative.  
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Jul 5, 2024 • 50min

How has our economic context changed the university experience?

For prospective students, there is plenty to consider before committing to university. 
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Jul 4, 2024 • 50min

Is there a better way to support local news outlets?

Local news outlets have been struggling ever since the revenue stream from classified ads largely dried up once the internet and social media arrived.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 49min

Why is Victoria running out of gas?

The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned of an immediate gas supply risk.  
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Jul 2, 2024 • 49min

The perpetual appeal of surf culture

According to new research, surfing injects almost $3 billion dollars into the Australian economy each year.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 46min

How to simplify healthcare

So often access to treatment or medicine is hidden behind a convoluted system of referrals and waitlists. 

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