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How might the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum affect Australia's international reputation?

In late September, American rap legend MC Hammer made a spectacular intervention into Australia’s upcoming referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. In a tweet, he urged Australians to “repair the breach”.

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The 'yes' Voice campaign is far outspending 'no' in online advertising, but is the message getting through?

With early voting set to open next week for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, this is a critical time for campaigners to win over voters.

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The 'no' campaign is dominating the messaging on the Voice referendum on TikTok – here's why

In the first week after the prime minister revealed October 14 as the Voice to Parliament referendum date, the “yes” and “no” campaigns recast their messages, resulting in unprecedented news coverage and public engagement with the debate.

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Sore joints now it's getting cold? It's tempting to be less active – but doing more could help you feel better

One in three Australians has a musculoskeletal condition involving joint pain, and the most common cause is arthritis. Around 3.6 million Australians have arthritis and this is projected to rise to 5.4 million by 2030.

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Australia should follow Ireland's lead and add stronger health warning labels to alcohol

From August 2023, Australian beer, wine, spirits and pre-mixed drinks have to warn of the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant. But they don’t have to mention the other harms of alcohol for the wider population.

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Pinnaroo Primary School's search for meaning of war cry's Indigenous word, gundarwarra

The town of Pinnaroo has its fair share of secrets, but perhaps none as enduring as the one at the local primary school.

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What we've learnt from nine weeks of Robodebt royal commission hearings

More than 100 witnesses, including two former prime ministers, have faced the Robodebt inquiry and sworn to tell the truth.

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Mudgee statue celebrates Louisa Lawson, advocate for women's rights and suffrage

This town of 12,000 never had a statue of a female, so locals decided to raise nearly $130,000 to honour its most well known advocate for women's rights, Louisa Lawson.

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Aston by-election race sees female line-up vying for Liberal pre-selection as Labor backs 'suburban mum' Mary Doyle

At least three highly-qualified women are vying for Liberal pre-selection to contest the marginal Victorian seat of Aston as the by-election race heats up in the wake of the resignation of former cabinet minister Alan Tudge.

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Raising Expectations program boosting TAFE, university numbers of former out-of-home-care youth

The number of young people formerly in out-of-home-care enrolling in tertiary education jumps 1,450 per cent in Victoria, thanks in part to a program challenging stereotypes.

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Surfers save hundreds of people from drowning at beaches each year in Victoria, study finds

Inverloch surfer Max Wells has rescued several people from the water since he started surfing and a new study has proven he's not alone.

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Unusual sightings of ‘devil bird’ across Melbourne raise migration mysteries for researchers

Increase in reports of the koel and its loud mating call south of its usual territory may be attributable to climate change, scientists say

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Scientists finally discover ‘overlooked’ clitoris in snakes – not one, but two

‘Female genitalia across every species is unfortunately still taboo’

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Snakes have clitorises: scientists overcome ‘a massive taboo around female genitalia’

Scientists say previous research mistook the organs on female snakes as scent glands or under-developed versions of penises

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White-bellied whipbird, presumed extinct, rediscovered in arid north-west Victoria

La Trobe University researchers and community volunteers have found a white-bellied whipbird in Mallee scrub, in remote north-west Victoria.

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La Trobe University renews push for more federally-funded healthcare placements

A university that had 300 applicants for its 15 bio-medicine placements says it needs more funding to meet demand and better address regional Australia's skills shortage.

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Glute force: why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health

The glutes are the large, powerful muscles in your bum that help support the pelvis, stabilise the hip joint and allow the hip to move.

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Melbourne Cup day usually sees an increase in domestic violence — and alcohol is just one of many complex reasons why

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions — and alcohol is just one reason why.

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Paul Keating speculates King Charles could renounce UK monarch’s claim on Australia

Former prime minister suggests royal family ‘would have been so glad’ if 1999 referendum on becoming a republic succeeded

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What's the best university in the world? What's the best Australian uni? Here's what the World University Rankings list says

The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.

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'They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want': what NDIS participants value in support workers

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established almost a decade ago, it was envisaged people with disability would be empowered consumers. It was hoped their customer insights would shape new services designed to meet their specific needs and preferences.

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Friday essay: the koala – when it's smart to be slow

The koala was clinging to an old tree stag while stranded in the Murray River, on the border between New South Wales and Victoria. A team of students from La Trobe University noticed its predicament as they were paddling by in canoes.

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Indigenous Australians ask for Melbourne TikTok creators to ditch the Naarmcore hashtag

A social media fashion trend where people refer to their clothing style as "Naarmcore" is criticised by the Indigenous director of a clothing label, who says the Aboriginal word for Melbourne, Naarm, is being used without historical context.

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Latrobe University drink spiking research seeks sexual violence prevention

Sexual assault support services say only 10 per cent of women report drink spiking. Now researchers are looking into why it's happening and what can be done about it.

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COVID-19 information on Victorian government websites was often inaccessible, study finds

The COVID-19 public health information material on two critical Victorian government websites rarely met federal government accessibility guidelines, a La Trobe University study finds.

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