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The first in a series of new "explain homes" — modular and culture-led houses built by Aboriginal-led organisation Wilya Janta — has been trucked into Tennant Creek.
#Indigenous
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First community-designed, culture-first home arrives in Tennant Creek
A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housin...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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The Rafah Crossing is only open to people leaving Gaza #Gazagenocide
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Rafah crossing will open to let Gazans cross into Egypt
Israeli authorities have announced the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt will open "in coming days," but only for Palestinians wanting to leave the war-ravaged strip.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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So what do patients really want from their surgeon?

Patients value surgeons who provide emotional support and optimism, balancing facts with empathy and recognition of the emotional burden of illness. #Healthcare
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It’s entirely reasonable to be in awe of surgeons – but patients need someone they can talk to | Ranjana Srivastava
Technical prowess must not come at the cost of good bedside manner – and being able to balance facts with empathy
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December 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Aboriginal children are being born in Tasmania today knowing the sounds of their ancient tongue. They are the first to do so for 150 years #Indigenous
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The labour of love breathing life back into palawa kani – the lost language of Lutruwita
Aboriginal children are being born in Tasmania today knowing the sounds of their ancient tongue. They are the first to do so for 150 years
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December 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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If we want to talk about human garbage lets take a look at the Trump family #Trump2025
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Trump calls Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ as US reportedly targets Minnesota community
US president’s xenophobic rant comes amid reports of ramped-up deportation efforts in Ilhan Omar’s district
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December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Commitment to Closing the Gap #Indigenous
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ACT public servants legally required to uphold 'Closing the Gap principle'
Senior ACT public servants will soon be required to demonstrate their work towards ending the inequality experienced by First Nations people.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The death toll from flooding and landslides in SE Asia has climbed above 1,300 overnight, with rescuers still searching

More than 1 million people in Indonesia have been displaced and many are living in tough conditions in temporary shelters. #floods
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More than 1 million people left homeless by deadly floods in South-East Asia
More than 1,300 people are dead and 1.2 million displaced following devastating flooding and landslides in South-East Asia.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Palestinian couples carried flower bouquets and walked on a red carpet. (Reuters: Ramadan Abed) #GazaWeddings
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Starting a new party is hard. There are many challenges to be met. #UKPolitics
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What is the UK’s new socialist Your Party, which is beset with infighting?
Rift between leaders was laid bare at inaugural conference for party cofounded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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In the days before work health and safety #Employment
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‘It would take 11 seconds to hit the ground’: the roughneck daredevils who built the Empire State Building
They wrestled steel beams, hung off giant hooks and tossed red hot rivets – all while ‘strolling on the thin edge of nothingness’. Now the 3,000 unsung heroes who raised the famous skyscraper are fina...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Trumps greatest achievement may be helping to revitalise the Democratic Party #USpolitics
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How progressives are taking over swing states – and driving fear into Democratic elites
Left-leaning challengers in the Rust belt are throwing chaos into a divided party struggling to rebuild after Trump’s win
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December 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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How Wiradjuri constellations like the Great Celestial Emu make us look at the sky in a different way #Indigenous
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Greek astronomy is ancient but this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Suspected members of neo-Nazi terror group arrested in Spain
Three people are accused of belonging to the Base, an ‘accelerationist’ white power organisation founded in the US #fascism
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Suspected members of neo-Nazi terror group arrested in Spain
Three people are accused of belonging to the Base, an ‘accelerationist’ white power organisation founded in the US
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December 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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‘The current could kill an elephant’: Asia flood survivors describe escaping with their lives
From Thailand to Indonesia, torrential flooding has carried away people’s possessions and homes, upending entire communities #floods #climateactionow
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‘The current could kill an elephant’: Asia flood survivors describe escaping with their lives
From Thailand to Indonesia, torrential flooding has carried away people’s possessions, homes and lives
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December 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Facing off in Melbourne yesterday 30.11.25 #protests

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Anti-immigration protest met with counter-rally in Melbourne CBD
A large police presence, including riot police, was stationed across Melbourne's CBD as two countering protest groups marched through the city.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Israel has ‘de facto state policy’ of organised torture, says UN report
Committee highlights allegations including dog attacks and sexual violence, raising concern about impunity for war crimes #IsraeliWarCrimes
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Israel has ‘de facto state policy’ of organised torture, says UN report
Committee highlights allegations including dog attacks and sexual violence, raising concern about impunity for war crimes
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November 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Trump goes into overdrive against asylum seekers #refugees #asylumseekers

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United States to review all asylum cases approved under Biden
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says it has begun "a full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern".
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November 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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ABC journos win Gold Walkleys #mediawatch

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ABC's Adele Ferguson, Chris Gillett win Gold Walkley for childcare investigation
The pair's investigation had an immediate impact on Australia's childcare industry, resulting in the suspension of one centre and a raft of government policy changes and safety reforms.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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UN AIDS body says Trump's foreign aid cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine #Trump2025
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UNAIDS says Trump's cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration's cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into "crisis mode".
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November 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Pope Francis's Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children #Gaza
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Pope Francis's Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
A former "Popemobile" used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza's children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permissio...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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G20 defies Donald Trump, with leaders jointly signing statement endorsing Paris agreement #climateaction
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Trump isolated after G20 leaders unite behind climate declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Disgusted by the Epstein saga, MTG is resigning from Congress #USpoltics

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Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after fallout with Donald Trump
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime ally of Donald Trump who recently had a dramatic falling out with the president, has announced she is resigning from Congress.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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How about everyone accepts Labors majority and puts the bill through #Auspol2025
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As Labor seeks to pass end-of-year environmental law reform, Ley and the Greens will be vying to seal the deal
The EPBC Act has emerged as a key test, with the government hoping to score a political milestone while the Liberal leader needs to prove her authority
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November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Refugees are welcome here #refugees

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27 migrants went bushwalking hoping to shatter some myths
A community-led hiking program is introducing migrants to the bush, offering moments of connection, discovery and, for some, a sense of safety.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Trump going way too far #Trump2025

Trump floats death penalty for Democrats urging military to refuse illegal orders

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Trump floats death penalty for Democrats urging military to refuse illegal orders
Six Democratic politicians, all of whom are veterans, are urging members of the military not to obey unlawful orders.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM