Christina Vithoulkas with her partner, challenging disability perceptions

Redefining Disability Through the Lens of Christina Vithoulkas: Australia’s First Female Para Drifter

A New Kind of Story Emerges An inspiring story has challenged the binaries of positive and negative and shown that a social-relational approach can change disability narratives, writes Melissa Marsden. Breaking Past Surface-Level Coverage A recent article in The Advertiser, based in Adelaide, dives deeper than usual coverage, offering a rare and nuanced look at…

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Aerial culling operation of koalas in Victoria, Australia

Labor’s Election Victory: Will Australia Finally Prioritize Environmental Protection?

Public Mandate Meets Political Silence Labor’s landslide victory in the 2025 Federal Election has sparked renewed hopes—but also serious concerns—about the future of environmental policy in Australia. The overwhelming support from voters, 96% of whom demand stronger action to protect nature and native wildlife, places immense responsibility on the new government. Yet, early signs suggest…

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Australian native forest logging causing deforestation

New Environment Minister a Win for Industry but a Loss for Environment

The appointment of Murray Watt as the new Federal Environment Minister has triggered intense criticism from Australia’s scientific and environmental communities. Many view this decision as yet another sign that the Albanese Government prioritizes industry over environmental protection. Critics argue the move sends a disheartening signal to those fighting to safeguard biodiversity and combat climate…

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Prime Minister addressing housing affordability

Why This Labor Term May Not See Sufficient Housing Reform

Australia’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, and many hoped Labor’s historic electoral win would usher in meaningful change. However, despite unprecedented political strength, sufficient housing reform may remain elusive this term. Labor’s 2025 electoral triumph stands out for three main reasons: the party secured a record number of seats, achieved this success with…

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price speaking at press conference

Civil War Within the Liberal Party: Who Will Lead the Conservatives into the Future?

A Leadership Crisis Deepens Australian politics is currently engulfed in a storm of ambition and internal chaos, especially within the Liberal Party. As leadership struggles intensify, what once was a political machine now resembles a fragmented battlefield. With nearly half a dozen hopefuls vying for power, the future of the party hangs in the balance….

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West Papuan activist supporting independence and protesting human rights abuses

As Albanese Jets to Jakarta, Calls Grow to Confront an ‘Oppressor’: West Papua in Crisis

Rising International Attention on West Papua As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to Jakarta, attention is turning to the ongoing West Papua human rights crisis. Activists and human rights groups are urging him to raise concerns over escalating violence in the region, where Indonesian troops have long been accused of serious abuses. For…

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Sussan Ley addressing the media as Liberal Party leader

Sussan Ley and the ‘Glass Cliff’: What Her Historic Liberal Leadership Means for Australian Politics

Sussan Ley Makes History as First Female Liberal Leader Sussan Ley has made history by becoming the first female leader of the Liberal Party in Australia. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the political landscape. However, the context of her rise to leadership suggests more than just a celebration of gender progress. It has…

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