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A bird? A plane? No, it’s social housing

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 21st November 2022 -  Forget about imaginary superheroes, a targeted social housing program could reduce crime, recidivism and help vulnerable people avoid prison.
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What you need to know about COP27

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 21st November 2022 -  COP27 has failed to deliver in key areas, but one headline agreement is being celebrated.

Opinion

Intervening early to prevent criminalisation of children

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 21st November 2022 -  Why is raising the age of criminal responsibility still a contentious topic? 
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Addressing Australia’s rental crisis

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 16th November 2022 -  In order to alleviate rental stress, more affordable houses need to be built in well-connected areas, suggests AHURI.
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Uncovering the hidden face of homelessness

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 16th November 2022 -  A new documentary tells the stories of the fastest growing demographic of homelessness in Australia.

Youth matters

“Sorry, Your Rental Application Has Been Unsuccessful”

Alena Rose, Wednesday, 16th November 2022 -  If I am unable to find a rental, I cannot imagine the hopelessness for someone experiencing homelessness, violence or financial instability.
Earth with Australia on fire

Australia ranks ‘very low’ on climate action performance

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 15th November 2022 -  Australia’s emission reduction targets, fossil fuel exploration and lack of international climate finance contributed to the poor result.
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Making the arts more accessible

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 15th November 2022 -  This Melbourne-based charity and social enterprise is run by people with disability for people with disability, and is challenging the mainstream arts industry to be more inclusive.

Opinion

Jeans too big to fit woman

Resisting the beige

Felicity Green, Monday, 14th November 2022 -  Felicity Green examines how a one-size-fits-all strategy can end up being the wrong fit. 
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The $128 billion cost to the Australian economy

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Thursday, 10th November 2022 -  Addressing entrenched gender norms could provide a critical economic boost and offer a unique opportunity for philanthropists, a new report finds.

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