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The death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 led to an outpouring of grief across the world. : Doyle of London via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

As Charles is set to be crowned it’s unclear if he’s inherited the love felt for his mother or whether it’s time for Australian republicans to stage a new push.

Monarchies in modern democracy

Why Aussies will give King Charles a fair go

As Charles is set to be crowned it’s unclear if he’s inherited the love felt for his mother or whether it’s time for Australian republicans to stage a new push.

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Digital attacks on journalists in Indonesia are increasing. : Towfiqu Barbhuiya via Unsplash Unsplash License

With digital attacks on journalists increasing, Indonesia’s press council formed a task force in response. But could the country’s laws be part of the problem?

Press Freedom

How can Indonesian journalists be best protected from digital attacks?

With digital attacks on journalists increasing, Indonesia’s press council formed a task force in response. But could the country’s laws be part of the problem?

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It has been 30 years since the UN General Assembly proclaimed 3 May as World Press Freedom Day. However, the state of press freedom and freedom of expression continues to be regressive in certain countries. : Michael Joiner, 360info CC BY 4.0

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

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Press freedom

The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

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Without relying on the media to put them in good light, politicians are finding ways to influence people through digital astroturfing.

Press freedom

The threats astroturfing has on the media’s future

Human Interest
The Pakatan Harapan administration under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim is committed to a reform in honouring press freedom but it will take a “staggered” approach. : Rajasekharan Parameswaran via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Amid growing concerns over the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Malaysia, the current administration is taking its time for reform.

Press freedom

Anwar Ibrahim has been slow to protect press freedom

Human Interest
There may be a reluctance in certain countries to decriminalise suicide due to the fear that removing this deterrent may increase suicide rates. : Priscilla Du Preez (Unsplash) Unsplash License

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

Decriminalising suicide

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

Human Interest
Decriminalising suicide is just the beginning of a long and arduous journey towards creating a society that values the complexity of mental health issues and provides the necessary support. : Alex Ivashenko (Unsplash) Unsplash License

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

Decriminalising suicide

Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

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The government, police and medical professionals play a critical role in easing the suicide crisis in India. : Priyash Vasava (Unsplash) Unsplash License

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.

Decriminalising suicide

How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Health
Efforts can be made to protect vulnerable individuals by creating avenues in communities for them to seek timely support. : Damilareadeyemi (Wikimedia Commons) CC BY-SA 4.0

Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.

Decriminalising suicide

Nigeria’s policies have come a long way but not far enough

Health