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As power prices soar, we need a concerted effort to tackle energy poverty
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New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
Children's access to quality childcare is, more than ever, dependent on whether the government views their parents as deserving or not.
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Victoria’s treaty with Indigenous peoples must address vexed questions of sovereignty
As treaty negotiations begin in Victoria, each party will have to accept the other’s legitimacy; that their own power is not absolute and unconditional.
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Australian cities are lagging behind in greening up their buildings
Covering roofs and walls of buildings with vegetation is a good way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And these green roofs and walls make cities look nicer. Toronto’s central business district adopted a policy of establishing green roofs on around half of all city buildings in 2009. Research shows this could reduce maximum city temperatures...