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Disney’s century of manufactured magic

The company has survived by balancing its wholesome, family-oriented image with hard-nosed business strategies.

Why the Voice vote matters in the Pacific

Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum could also be seen as a referendum on how the nation will be perceived by its Pacific neighbours.

Voice conspiracies follow the ‘fake news’ playbook

It’s no surprise the disinformation used in Australia’s Voice debate follows the pattern of COVID-19 conspiracies. There’s a method in the ‘fake news’ mayhem.

Disney’s century of manufactured magic

The company has survived by balancing its wholesome, family-oriented image with hard-nosed business strategies.

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Why the Voice vote matters in the Pacific

Australia’s Indigenous Voice referendum could also be seen as a referendum on how the nation will be perceived by its Pacific neighbours.

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Voice conspiracies follow the ‘fake news’ playbook

It’s no surprise the disinformation used in Australia’s Voice debate follows the pattern of COVID-19 conspiracies. There’s a method in the ‘fake news’ mayhem.

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Has News Corp’s one-way Voice commentary swayed the vote?

Australia’s Voice referendum debate has been a mess, with one powerful media company a big factor. So why haven’t its rivals held it to account?

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Why Australians can’t say ‘don’t know’ in Voice debate

Australia’s Voice referendum is a choice about hard democratic conversations and owning up to our history. The question is whether we’re ready to have them.

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How young women suffer chasing an Instagram beauty ideal

Young women are bombarded with Instagram images that can define beauty and how they see themselves. While empowering for some, it can cause many to suffer.

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Interactive: Youth mental health hot spots and cold spots across Australia

The last Census provided an unprecedented view of mental health diagnoses across parts of Australia. Which areas stand out?

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Social media binge taking mental toll on students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

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Know the threats: keeping children healthy on social media

Young people and those closest to them need to be alert and equipped to fight the mental health threats that can come from some social media use.

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Confronting ageing: the talk Australia has to have

Australian society will be reshaped as its population ages, it needs to have some confronting conversations about ageing and how it pays the inevitable cost.

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Empowering older workers amid an ageing workforce

Discovering new ways to empower older employees to find their groove and stay relevant in an ever-changing workplace.

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Community living a solution for India’s ageing population crisis

Community living isn’t well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it. Yet embracing it could be a boon to its ageing population.

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