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Australia Far Away from Reconciliation

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 9th February 2016 -

The number of people who support reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians is on the rise, but racial abuse of first Australians is still rampant, a landmark report has found. The State of Reconciliation in

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Australian Workplaces Discriminating Against Mental Illness

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 8th February 2016 - Australia must develop mentally healthy workplaces “that have positive and supportive attitudes towards mental illness”, a leading charity has said following the release of a landmark report. A survey by the University of Melbourne’s School…

Analysis

Australian of the Year – Safe Choice or Right Choice?

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 - For a “conventional” and “safe” choice, the appointment of David Morrison as Australian of the Year has stirred up a significant amount of controversy. But his latest public appearance has shown that, regardless of background, …

NSW Govt Urged to Develop School Breakfast Program

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 2nd February 2016 - Providing every high school student with access to a free a breakfast, regardless of family income, would drastically improve education and health outcomes for young people, the New South Wales peak youth affairs body has…

Animal Protection Charities Call for New Cosmetic Ban

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th January 2016 -

Seven animal protection charities have joined together to urge the Federal Government to ban animal tested cosmetics in Australia. The Humane Society International, Humane Research Australia, Animals Australia, World Animal Protection, International Fund for Animal

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Opinion

From Struggle Street to Shining Light – Does Mt Druitt have the Answers?

Kevin Robbie, Thursday, 28th January 2016 - If the charity and government sectors are serious about ending community disadvantage in Australia we need to “move from being competitors to collaborators”, writes Kevin Robbie, CEO of United Way Australia.

Corporations Dominated by Men – HeForShe Campaign

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 - While men comprise 60 per cent of the general workforce they hold 95 per cent of CEO positions in the world’s largest corporations, according to the UN Women’s inaugural HeForShe Corporate Parity report. Released at…

Australian Corporations Rise in Global Sustainability Ranking

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 27th January 2016 -

Five Australian companies have been ranked in the top 100 most sustainable businesses in the world, including the big four banks. The Commonwealth Bank secured the number four position in the 2016 Global 100 index,

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Community Spirit Shines in Australia Day Awards

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 26th January 2016 - Philanthropists have been recognised for their valuable contributions to the Australian community, taking out top awards as part of the Australia Day 2016 Honours List.

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