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Domestic violence
Man versus bear: Men need to stop being angry at the question and listen to the answer
The reasons women are “choosing the bear” aren’t supposed to be literal – they’re supposed to highlight the reality of our experiences.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Live music
The Zoo’s demise is live music’s canary in the coalmine
It’s up to all levels of government to pull as many levers as they can to ensure our proud live music scene can keep going for generations to come.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Government
The fork in Queensland’s path to treaty gets wider all the way to election day
Yet one year ago, the state’s major parties had voted for a shared road ahead for First Nations communities.
- by Matt Dennien
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Mother's Day
I love Mother’s Day, but it also makes sense to be able to opt out
Anyone else getting spammed with Mother’s Day emails for weeks? Aussies are going to spend almost $1 billion on gifts this year, but a recent trend is also allowing people to opt out.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Mental health
Why it’s on for young and old
Hyping athletes too early is not the only path to greatness. And writing them off too early can actually be harming sport.
- by Nick Wright
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Government
Calls for quarantine site to be used for crisis housing show how far some are from the real issue
The perception that any bed is better than none is not reflective of conversations with service providers and those working closely with vulnerable communities.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Australian Border Force
It’s time to bin Australia’s intrusive Incoming Passenger Cards
Australia is one of the few developed nations in the world still using paper arrivals cards, even for its own citizens. It can be an intimidating experience.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Government
The two key fixes for renters not included in Qld’s fresh reform round
As housing prices march on and a state election looms, Labor is working through long-promised help for renters labelled both a “war” on landlords and not enough.
- by Matt Dennien
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Education
Why does my four-year-old need an interview to enrol at school?
Like me, Lucky was anxious about the idea of an interview before enrolling in prep. Would our kids pass or fail before they’d even learnt how to tie their shoelaces?
- by Felicity Caldwell
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NRL 2024
Will Billy Walters’ career renaissance cost the Broncos another generational talent?
Walters has defied the odds, culminating in a move that could have huge long-term ramifications at Red Hill.
- by Nick Wright
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World War II
The Yachties, cruelly overlooked but now not forgotten
Few of us know that hundreds of Australians fought and suffered in the British Royal Navy in World War II, only to be largely left out of their nation’s war history – until now.
- by Tony Wright