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Over the last… Aboriginal school in Perth boosts literacy numbers Aboriginal school in Perth boosts literacy numbers Education Indigenous By adopting a trauma-informed way of teaching, reading skills and ensuring students are ready for learning, an Aboriginal school in Perth has dramatically improved academic results. Students have… Latest Edition More Stories Recent Stories Civil societies call on universities to protect protest and dissent on campus Civil societies call on universities to protect protest and dissent on campus Politics & Economy Social Justice Over the last four years protesting has remained under fire, seeing a particular crackdown across Australian university campuses. Over 40 civil society groups including… Domestic violence advocates sound alarm on AusAlert Domestic violence advocates sound alarm on AusAlert Communications & Culture Social Justice Australia is set to conduct a nationwide test of the new emergency warning system, AusAlert next Monday. 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Science & Environment Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared Calls for more marine sanctuaries to be declared Indigenous Science & Environment There are calls for more marine sanctuaries co-managed by First Nations communities to protect critically endangered species like the Western… Complex insurance policies a leading factor in underinsurance of flood-prone homes Complex insurance policies a leading factor in underinsurance of flood-prone homes Science & Environment A new study has revealed Australia’s highly complex insurance landscape is a major factor in the underinsurance of homes in… QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning QLD Government fast tracking of critical mineral projects is concerning Politics & Economy Science & Environment The Queensland government has introduced amendments to fast track projects approvals, especially with critical minerals. 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