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Small changes could bridge communication and cultural gaps for people from refugee backgrounds who need disability support

People with disability and their family members from non-English speaking refugee backgrounds come up against language and communication barriers when they try to access services, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation

Almost half of young women in Australia report mental health disorder, study finds

Deputy chief medical officer for mental health says level of distress in young people, happening worldwide, predates Covid

The Guardian - AU

Data shows mental ill-health in Australia

Australia's first mental health and wellbeing survey in 15 years paints a picture of how disorders are affecting people and the adequacy of support services.

AAP

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Swim ace Titmus sends Games warning

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus says she has improved since setting a world record in the 400m freestyle.

AAP

Paramotoring pilots attempt world record flight across Australia

In-flight meals might be self serve for three men in their bare bones aircraft as they attempt a feat not before seen.

ABC News

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The Conversation

New research in Arnhem Land reveals why institutional fire management is inferior to cultural burning

One of the conclusions of this week’s shocking State of the Environment report is that climate change is lengthening Australia’s bushfire seasons and raising the number of days with a fire danger rating of “very high” or above. In New South Wales, for example, the season now extends to almost…

The Conversation

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Foot-and-mouth disease is on Australia's doorstep. What will it look like if it spreads?

Viral fragments of foot-and-mouth-disease have been found in Australia. But what does that actually mean — and what would it look like if it spread throughout the country?

ABC News

Tell us: how are you keeping active while it’s cold, wet and Covid numbers are surging?

Many Australians are facing barriers to exercise right now. We’d like to hear your ingenious ways to keep moving

The Guardian - AU

Government establishes new measures at airports to stop FMD; 63 Covid deaths – as it happened

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Full Leeds United squad revealed for pre-season Crystal Palace clash with two injury doubts

Every player available to Jesse Marsch for the final match of the Whites' Australia tour

Leeds Live

Why new Celtic recruit is looking forward to working with 'intimidating' Ange Postecoglou

NEW Celtic signing Aaron Mooy is no stranger to Ange Postecoglou’s managerial methods. The central midfielder was in and out of the Australia…

The National (Scotland)

Former carbon pricing mastermind Greg Combet backs proposed fix for Australia's energy crisis

Former federal climate change minister backs proposed fix for crisis-riddled national electricity market, calling for ideology to be taken out of debate.

ABC News

Morning mail: fossil fuels out of renewable fund, Ukraine plans trial for Russian leaders, news fatigue

Friday: Labor is rolling back changes to renewable energy agency made in the dying days of the Morrison government. Plus: why Australians are switching off the news

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Select your Leeds United starting XI for final game of Australia tour vs Crystal Palace

Put yourself in Jesse Marsch's shoes and choose the starting XI that you think would fare best in Leeds' penultimate pre-season friendly against Crystal Palace

ABC News

State of the Environment report highlights growing NT saltwater crocodile population, concerns for Kakadu wetlands

As Australian ecosystems continue to deteriorate, saltwater crocodiles in the Northern Territory are growing in population, according to a national outlook.

The Conversation

Labor won't overhaul environment laws until next year. Here are 5 easy wins it could aim for now

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week acknowledged the grave state of Australia’s environment and pledged new laws to go before parliament next year.

The Conversation

Ambulance ramping is a signal the health system is floundering. Solutions need to extend beyond EDs

Health-care systems across Australia are buckling in the wake of COVID waves and the flu season. Pictures of ambulances piling up outside hospitals have become commonplace in the media. Known as “ramping”, it’s the canary in the coalmine of a health system.

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Friday essay: 30 years after Mabo, what do Australia's battler stories – and their evasions – say about who we are?

The Mabo decision in 1992 was a turning point for Australia. It finally overturned the dishonest doctrine of terra nullius and recognised Indigenous land rights. It was a moment of hope, accompanied by a productive tension.

The Conversation

Growing numbers of unqualified teachers are being sent into classrooms – this is not the way to 'fix' the teacher shortage

Every few days there is another report about the teacher shortage across Australia. Last week, we learned one of Melbourne’s biggest schools is considering a return to home learning to cope with staff shortages.

ABC News

Communal living is growing in Australia. Residents say it can create community and reduce cost of living

Co-housing is still unconventional in Australia, but the number of projects is on the rise. Residents say housing models like this reduce the cost of living and foster community.

ABC News

Australia facing nursing shortage as more than two years of COVID takes its toll

More than two and a half years into the pandemic, nurses are needed more than ever — but many are burnt out and fatigued, and some are even leaving the industry.

The Canberra Times

'The ACT punches well above its weight': ACT Young Australian of the Year's encouraging message

Sean Dondas lost his mum at a young age and had to go into foster care. Now he's working as the ACT Young Australian of the Year.

Benzinga

Field Trip's Phase I Clinical Study Of Psilocybin Analog FT-104 Begins Dosing In Australia

Developer and provider of psychedelic therapies Field Trip Health Ltd. has announced the first successful dosing of a Phase 1 clinical trial on it's proprietary psychedelic molecule.

Reuters

U.S. State Dept approves $2 billion in arms sales to four countries

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than $2 billion worth of arms and equipment including Patriot missiles for the Netherlands, cruise missiles for Australia, and oceanographic observation equipment for the United Arab Emirates, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

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