Zika virus a growing threat
Overnight a Danish hospital has reported a man tested positive for the Zika Virus, which has…
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Women in the War
Around 5000 Australian nurses served in World War 2, in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia,…
World Malaria Day
It's World Malaria Day, and this year we're celebrating Europe as the first malaria-free continent: 90…
The Royal Commission’s challenge to banks: combatting family vio...
Among the recommendations made by the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence was a challenge to…
How should universities respond to anti-semitism?
The University of California's Board of Regents recently adopted a new statement of Principles Against Intolerance,…
How do we end forced marriage in Australia?
With over 14 million forced marriages worldwide, Australia isn't completely isolated from the practice. Forced marriage…
Why do church officials turn a blind eye to abuse?
Beginning today is the third part of the Royal Commission hearing regarding the Catholic Diocese of…
Standing up to the mental health stigma in the workplace
Awareness and representation of mental illness in the media and in society are increasing. One issue…
What can we expect from our new Sex Discrimination Commissioner?
Australia has a new sex discrimination commissioner as Victorian lawyer Kate Jenkins replaces Elizabeth Broderick. Ms…
Australian churches offer sanctuary to asylum seekers
This week we've seen the country's premiers appealing to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to let the…
Can we help the environment adapt to climate change?
Australian scientists have long been at the forefront of climate change research, and so when CSIRO…
Concrete jungles and bringing wildlife back to cities
In the last few weeks Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged that he would increase the number…