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Troy Thornton had multiple system atrophy, a neurodegenerative disorder which progressively impaired his movement, speech and vision, forcing his early retirement from the fire service he loved. “Be happy for me; I’ve had a great innings. I’ve been fed, housed, educated, travelled, had a great career, with a family and lots of friends,” the 54-year-old told SBS News in February .  Hours later, the father-of-two from the Victorian seaside town of Mount Martha cho…
over 6 years ago
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Maker Pfizer warns Pregabalin may cause suicidal thoughts
over 6 years ago
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People who identify as Asian Australian make up more than 10 per cent of the population. But very few are political representatives. Australia has failed to see it as a problem and act to address it.
over 4 years ago
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The 2021 Census has confirmed Australia is trending away from religion, with those considered “non-religious” set to overtake Christianity in the coming years.
over 3 years ago
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Pope Francis spoke about the sexual abuse of Indigenous children at Canadian
schools run by Catholic orders, saying the church felt ‘the burden of failure’.
over 3 years ago
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Big retailers have a major role to play in reducing the amount of packaging waste in Australia. But small and medium-sized businesses can make a difference too.
over 3 years ago
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Forty per cent of children and young people surveyed about their mental health say the pandemic has had a negative effect on their well being.
over 3 years ago
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Members of the Cambodian diaspora have demonstrated in Melbourne, calling for a boycott of the country's upcoming national election. One of the world's longest serving Prime Minister's, Hun Sen, is running for re-election with no real rivals.
over 2 years ago
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Songs, dances and stories of the Torres Strait Islands are being celebrated by children in Victoria. The students are part of a choral experience aimed at increasing their understanding of a culture thousands of kilometres away.
over 2 years ago
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Three round-the-world sailors have described how 20 to 30 sharks bit into their inflatable boat causing it to deflate 800km southeast of Cairns. The men, who had to be rescued, say their catamaran was bitten by cookie cutter sharks in two incidents over two days. An Associate Professor of…
about 2 years ago
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Unofficial No rallies have taken place around the country, as the prime minister seeks to shore up support for the referendum on constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.
about 2 years ago