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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Health over handcuffs: a public health approach to drug use

Current drug laws focus on criminalisation, causing high incarceration rates and poor outcomes. Reform is needed to prioritise harm reduction and treatment.

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Focus on declaring war criminals can leave victims behind

The journey to justice in the international criminal court is long and complex, and the appeal to blame individuals can overlook victims’ diverse needs.

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The ICC is no place to play politics

Reaction to the ICC’s potential arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders focus too much on the accused and not enough on what they’re accused of.

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What Australia is doing to address violence against women

Australian researchers urge prioritising evidence-based solutions and incorporating Indigenous experiences to tackle rising gender-based violence cases.

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Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever.

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Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

An Indonesian Supreme Court decision has made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognised.

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Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

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Video: Why do conspiracy theories take hold?

Through the lens of QAnon and the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Professor Siva Vaidyanathan explains the attraction of conspiracy theories.

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Here’s how we can tackle gender violence

Gender-based violence remains widespread. The good news is, it’s preventable — and these advances in law, tech, and other sectors are helping the cause.

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Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence

Decades since the Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife — and a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.

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An early warning system to keep police honest

Early intervention and external oversight are two effective ways to keep police behaviour in check and nip problems in the bud.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Health over handcuffs: a public health approach to drug use

Focus on declaring war criminals can leave victims behind

The ICC is no place to play politics

What Australia is doing to address violence against women

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Video: Why do conspiracy theories take hold?

Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence

An early warning system to keep police honest

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