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Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain

Regular exercise is important for Indigenous women’s health, as it protects against obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.


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Migrants and the bond with God: attachment and survival are linked

Life can be very challenging for new migrants who are faced with the realities of racism, loneliness and underemployment in their adopted countries.


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A familiar place among the chaos: how schools can help students cope after the bushfires

School will start on a somewhat sombre note this year. Some schools will still be shrouded in smog from the bushfires. Some students will be grieving the loss of property, animals or even family and friends.


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Australia’s threatened bats need protection from a silent killer: white-nose syndrome

We already know how deadly this summer’s fires have been for mammals, birds, and reptiles across Australia.


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A brain transplant for one of Australia’s top telescopes

One of Australia’s top telescopes will receive an A$2.6 million upgrade to help extend its three-decade record of improving our understanding of the Universe.


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The Olympics have always been a platform for protest. Banning hand gestures and kneeling ignores their history

It is the year of the Tokyo Olympics, and the International Olympic Committee was quickly out of the blocks with new guidelines regarding athlete protests.


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‘What subjects do I choose for my last years of school?’

Many young people feel undecided about their career pathway. One study found around one in five teenagers were uncertain about a clear career goal.


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Moving the A-League to the winter would improve the play, but will it attract the fans?

In the past week, the Australian football players union has been pressuring the A-League to make a major change in the sport – shifting to a winter competition, instead of its current spot in the brutal summer.



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