Alison Verhoeven
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Sharing the good things in life & some serious stuff.
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Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
Will the ban be delayed or postponed, and how will age verification work? Platforms will need to deactivate accounts for users under 16 and stop teens from making accounts until they are that age, or face fines of up to $50m. Here’s everything you need to know
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Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 will come into effect this week.
The tech platforms – large and small – are working on functionality that will kick off existing under-16 account holders and prevent any new ones from signing up. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
Stunning day flying out of #Wellington #NZ
December 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Stunning day flying out of #Wellington #NZ
Land of the long white cloud
December 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Land of the long white cloud
NZ’s beautiful Pohutukawa tree
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
NZ’s beautiful Pohutukawa tree
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More than 300 years after the conclusion of the Salem witch trials, a class of middle-school students has helped exonerate the sole remaining woman legally classified as a witch.
msmagazine.com/2023/10/30/s...
msmagazine.com/2023/10/30/s...
The Last Salem Witch Has Been Exonerated
After the Salem witch trials, students helped exonerate the sole remaining woman classified as a witch: Elizabeth Johnson Jr.
msmagazine.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
More than 300 years after the conclusion of the Salem witch trials, a class of middle-school students has helped exonerate the sole remaining woman legally classified as a witch.
msmagazine.com/2023/10/30/s...
msmagazine.com/2023/10/30/s...
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Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions www.croakey.org/loss-of-peak... #publichealth
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions
www.croakey.org
October 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Loss of peak health group raises many concerns and questions www.croakey.org/loss-of-peak... #publichealth
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Peak health group enters voluntary administration www.croakey.org/peak-health-...
Peak health group enters voluntary administration
www.croakey.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Peak health group enters voluntary administration www.croakey.org/peak-health-...
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Subscribers will receive a special edition of @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin this week, profiling a selection of our primary healthcare articles over the past 17 years. Marking the impending launch of our #PHCmatters initiative. It's a great time to subscribe!
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September 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Subscribers will receive a special edition of @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin this week, profiling a selection of our primary healthcare articles over the past 17 years. Marking the impending launch of our #PHCmatters initiative. It's a great time to subscribe!
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Never miss an edition! #TheZap is essential reading if you're interested in health and aged care. A weekly roundup with @charlesmk.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/the-zap-all-...
www.croakey.org/the-zap-all-...
September 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Never miss an edition! #TheZap is essential reading if you're interested in health and aged care. A weekly roundup with @charlesmk.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/the-zap-all-...
www.croakey.org/the-zap-all-...
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What are the stories to tell from primary healthcare and local communities? www.croakey.org/what-are-the... #publichealth
What are the stories to tell from primary healthcare and local communities?
www.croakey.org
September 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
What are the stories to tell from primary healthcare and local communities? www.croakey.org/what-are-the... #publichealth
NT Health STD prevention campaign borrows from Hollywood
September 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
NT Health STD prevention campaign borrows from Hollywood
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How to protect public interest journalism as a public health good www.croakey.org/how-to-prote...
How to protect public interest journalism as a public health good
www.croakey.org
June 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
How to protect public interest journalism as a public health good www.croakey.org/how-to-prote...
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NB: Harvard University has just launched a stack of courses online for FREE! Eg constitutional foundations, citizen politics in America, foreign politics, preventing the next pandemic, leadership: creating public value, civic engagement & more. See pll.harvard.edu/subject/gove.... Check it out! 🖥💻📱👀
May 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
NB: Harvard University has just launched a stack of courses online for FREE! Eg constitutional foundations, citizen politics in America, foreign politics, preventing the next pandemic, leadership: creating public value, civic engagement & more. See pll.harvard.edu/subject/gove.... Check it out! 🖥💻📱👀
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Grab a FREE 12-month sub, from midnight tonight, 1 May to midnight Sun 4 May.
We’re giving away a free subscription, worth $100. Please consider donating if you’d like to take up this offer. #CroakeyFundingDrive
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We’re giving away a free subscription, worth $100. Please consider donating if you’d like to take up this offer. #CroakeyFundingDrive
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May 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Grab a FREE 12-month sub, from midnight tonight, 1 May to midnight Sun 4 May.
We’re giving away a free subscription, worth $100. Please consider donating if you’d like to take up this offer. #CroakeyFundingDrive
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We’re giving away a free subscription, worth $100. Please consider donating if you’d like to take up this offer. #CroakeyFundingDrive
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Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, a call to action for the next Australian Government – media release from Croakey Health Media
www.croakey.org/ahead-of-wor...
www.croakey.org/ahead-of-wor...
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, a call to action for the next Australian Government
Below is a media statement issued today by Croakey Health Media. We encourage readers to share it with your networks,
www.croakey.org
May 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, a call to action for the next Australian Government – media release from Croakey Health Media
www.croakey.org/ahead-of-wor...
www.croakey.org/ahead-of-wor...
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This week, we're inviting organisations that use our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social – in teaching, advocacy etc – to consider supporting us going forward:
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#SupportIndependentMedia
#SDOH
And big thanks to all the organisations & individuals who already pitch in!
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#SupportIndependentMedia
#SDOH
And big thanks to all the organisations & individuals who already pitch in!
April 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This week, we're inviting organisations that use our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social – in teaching, advocacy etc – to consider supporting us going forward:
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#SupportIndependentMedia
#SDOH
And big thanks to all the organisations & individuals who already pitch in!
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#SupportIndependentMedia
#SDOH
And big thanks to all the organisations & individuals who already pitch in!
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The quotable quote now featured on @croakeynews.bsky.social homepage comes from this recent article by @alisonver.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
#SDOH
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
#LeadershipMatters
www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
#SDOH
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
#LeadershipMatters
April 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The quotable quote now featured on @croakeynews.bsky.social homepage comes from this recent article by @alisonver.bsky.social
www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
#SDOH
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
#LeadershipMatters
www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
#SDOH
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
#LeadershipMatters
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Join us for a #CroakeyLIVE tonight, 5-6pm AEST, to hear how communities are responding to the climate health crisis.
Speakers will include: Michelle Isles, Dr Karen Anderson, & Dr Jo Adams.
#AusVotes2025
#ClimateHealthMatters
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Speakers will include: Michelle Isles, Dr Karen Anderson, & Dr Jo Adams.
#AusVotes2025
#ClimateHealthMatters
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.a...
A #CroakeyLIVE on #ClimateHealthMatters #2
How are local communities responding to the climate health crisis?
www.eventbrite.com.au
April 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Join us for a #CroakeyLIVE tonight, 5-6pm AEST, to hear how communities are responding to the climate health crisis.
Speakers will include: Michelle Isles, Dr Karen Anderson, & Dr Jo Adams.
#AusVotes2025
#ClimateHealthMatters
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.a...
Speakers will include: Michelle Isles, Dr Karen Anderson, & Dr Jo Adams.
#AusVotes2025
#ClimateHealthMatters
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.a...
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Please support the #CroakeyFundingDrive this week.
If you find our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social useful, then consider subscribing, donating or asking your organisation to engage:
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Our sustainability is precarious - it's really tough in independent media land!
If you find our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social useful, then consider subscribing, donating or asking your organisation to engage:
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Our sustainability is precarious - it's really tough in independent media land!
April 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Please support the #CroakeyFundingDrive this week.
If you find our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social useful, then consider subscribing, donating or asking your organisation to engage:
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
Our sustainability is precarious - it's really tough in independent media land!
If you find our work at @croakeynews.bsky.social useful, then consider subscribing, donating or asking your organisation to engage:
www.croakey.org/support-croa...
Our sustainability is precarious - it's really tough in independent media land!
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@croakeynews.bsky.social is calling to #publichealth leaders and advocates for support to help sustain its independent, public interest journalism for health. Donating during the #CroakeyFundingDrive will help to ensure Croakey can continue its vital work! 🙏https://www.croakey.org/support-croakey/
April 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
@croakeynews.bsky.social is calling to #publichealth leaders and advocates for support to help sustain its independent, public interest journalism for health. Donating during the #CroakeyFundingDrive will help to ensure Croakey can continue its vital work! 🙏https://www.croakey.org/support-croakey/
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The Croakey News team is compiling an #ElectionSpecial edition to be sent to subscribers on Monday afternoon. Now is a great time to subscribe to Croakey and #SupportIndependentMedia
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#AusVotes2025
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#AusVotes2025
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The Croakey News team is compiling an #ElectionSpecial edition to be sent to subscribers on Monday afternoon. Now is a great time to subscribe to Croakey and #SupportIndependentMedia
www.croakey.org/subscribe-to...
#AusVotes2025
www.croakey.org/subscribe-to...
#AusVotes2025
Affordable #childcare and quality public #education are important starting points for a better, fairer Australia. Thanks to @croakeynews.bsky.social for publishing my thoughts in the lead up to the election. #auspol www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
With so few genuine reforms on the election table, here’s a promise to note
Introduction by Croakey: During the federal election campaign, health policy analyst Alison Verhoeven has been sifting the wheat from the
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April 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Affordable #childcare and quality public #education are important starting points for a better, fairer Australia. Thanks to @croakeynews.bsky.social for publishing my thoughts in the lead up to the election. #auspol www.croakey.org/with-so-few-...
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Please join us for this timely and very interesting dive into how regional communities are responding to the #ClimateHealthCrisis – a free webinar from 5-6pm on Monday 28 April.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-croakeyl...
#CroakeyLIVE
#ClimateHealthMatters
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
Register here:
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#CroakeyLIVE
#ClimateHealthMatters
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
A #CroakeyLIVE on #ClimateHealthMatters #2
How are local communities responding to the climate health crisis?
www.eventbrite.com.au
April 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Please join us for this timely and very interesting dive into how regional communities are responding to the #ClimateHealthCrisis – a free webinar from 5-6pm on Monday 28 April.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-croakeyl...
#CroakeyLIVE
#ClimateHealthMatters
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-croakeyl...
#CroakeyLIVE
#ClimateHealthMatters
#AusPol
#AusVotes2025
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Croakey is reaching out for your support so we can continue our independent journalism for health. Here’s how you can help: www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#CroakeyFundingDrive
#SupportIndependentMedia
#CroakeyFundingDrive
#SupportIndependentMedia
April 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Croakey is reaching out for your support so we can continue our independent journalism for health. Here’s how you can help: www.croakey.org/support-croa...
#CroakeyFundingDrive
#SupportIndependentMedia
#CroakeyFundingDrive
#SupportIndependentMedia