There are calls for women to have the right to carry capsicum spray, but how to we move past band-aid solutions in preventing violence against women in public spaces?

Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

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With umpires facing regular abuse, low pay and a lack of training, many local competitions are struggling to sustain a healthy number of officials.

How do we retain umpires in community sport?

Scientists are calling for junk food addiction to be considered a treatable, chronic medical disease.

Should junk food dependency be considered an addiction?

The vast majority of Australians opt out of learning a foreign language once they reach the tail end of high school. Is that a mistake?

Is learning a foreign language still worth the effort?

With several inactive units due to a lack of volunteers, both the SES and CFA are seeking more people to lend a hand.

How do we boost volunteer numbers in the SES and CFA?

Death is a not a topic which we usually associate with children, but it's a reality that affects families everyday.

Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

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