South Sudanese former refugee, international model, mother of three, Akeer Chut Deng who came to Australia 22 years is now championing a new cause. to help vulnerable South Sudanese girls who are faced with challenges of menstrual hygiene. As the war continues, many young girls are left vulnerable and their health became the least topic to parents because of the economic situations, cultural taboos and many other things. Akeer initiated a Freedom Pads Project and used social media was the main tool to help pass the message. - South Sudanese former refugee, international model, mother of three, Akeer Chut Deng who came to Australia 22 years is now championing a new cause. to help vulnerable South Sudanese girls who are faced with challenges of menstrual hygiene. As the war continues, many young girls are left vulnerable and their health became the least topic to parents because of the economic situations, cultural taboos and many other things. Akeer initiated a Freedom Pads Project and used social media was the main tool to help pass the message.

Debate is growing across the country about scrapping Australia Day celebrations on January the 26th as a sign of respect for Indigenous Australians.   Historically, in 1788, January the 26th is the day England's Sir Arthur Phillip and an entourage of marines and officers claimed the land in the name of King George the Third.   Among Indigenous people, there is, of course, strong support for moving the celebrations from that date -- but not total support.   (Debate is growing across the country about scrapping Australia Day celebrations on January the 26th as a sign of respect for Indigenous Australians.   Historically, in 1788, January the 26th is the day England's Sir Arthur Phillip and an entourage of marines and officers claimed the land in the name of King George the Third.   Among Indigenous people, there is, of course, strong support for moving the celebrations from that date -- but not total support.  )

The Turnbull Government has selected the south-western Sydney area of Canterbury-Bankstown as the first location for a proposed drug-testing trial of new jobseekers.   Welfare recipients in the area could be randomly tested for drugs from the start of next year.   (The Turnbull Government has selected the south-western Sydney area of Canterbury-Bankstown as the first location for a proposed drug-testing trial of new jobseekers.   Welfare recipients in the area could be randomly tested for drugs from the start of next year.  )

New government research shows more than half of Australians between ages 12 and 17 have witnessed racist or hateful comments about cultural or religious groups online.   And amid the pending postal vote on same-sex marriage, the research shows young LGBTI* people are also particular targets of online hate.   The results have led to new online resources developed by young people to help them cope.   (New government research shows more than half of Australians between ages 12 and 17 have witnessed racist or hateful comments about cultural or religious groups online.   And amid the pending postal vote on same-sex marriage, the research shows young LGBTI* people are also particular targets of online hate.   The results have led to new online resources developed by young people to help them cope.  )

One of Australia's most powerful chief executives, a former prime minister and a champion Olympian are all joining the same-sex marriage debate.   And as Federal Government ministers publicly vent their disagreements over the issue, the Opposition Leader has also jumped in with his thoughts on those arguments.   But, separately, the Labor leader has now had to fend off questions about his past as a dual citizen.   (One of Australia's most powerful chief executives, a former prime minister and a champion Olympian are all joining the same-sex marriage debate.   And as Federal Government ministers publicly vent their disagreements over the issue, the Opposition Leader has also jumped in with his thoughts on those arguments.   But, separately, the Labor leader has now had to fend off questions about his past as a dual citizen.  )

The dual-citizenship controversy engulfing federal politics moves to the High Court tomorrow, (thur) although the court process is not expected to be a quick one.   The Chief Justice will preside over a directions hearing for five members of federal parliament whose dual citizenship could disqualify them from their jobs.   Section 44 of the Australian Constitution prohibits dual nationals sitting in parliament.   (The dual-citizenship controversy engulfing federal politics moves to the High Court tomorrow, (thur) although the court process is not expected to be a quick one.   The Chief Justice will preside over a directions hearing for five members of federal parliament whose dual citizenship could disqualify them from their jobs.   Section 44 of the Australian Constitution prohibits dual nationals sitting in parliament.  )

Debate is growing across the country about scrapping Australia Day celebrations on January the 26th as a sign of respect for Indigenous Australians. Historically, in 1788, January the 26th is the day England's Sir Arthur Phillip and an entourage of marines and officers claimed the land in the name of King George the Third.  Among Indigenous people, there is, of course, strong support for moving the celebrations from that date -- but not total support.  - Debate is growing across the country about scrapping Australia Day celebrations on January the 26th as a sign of respect for Indigenous Australians. Historically, in 1788, January the 26th is the day England's Sir Arthur Phillip and an entourage of marines and officers claimed the land in the name of King George the Third.  Among Indigenous people, there is, of course, strong support for moving the celebrations from that date -- but not total support.

The Turnbull Government has selected the south-western Sydney area of Canterbury-Bankstown as the first location for a proposed drug-testing trial of new jobseekers.  Welfare recipients in the area could be randomly tested for drugs from the start of next year.  - The Turnbull Government has selected the south-western Sydney area of Canterbury-Bankstown as the first location for a proposed drug-testing trial of new jobseekers.  Welfare recipients in the area could be randomly tested for drugs from the start of next year.

New government research shows more than half of Australians between ages 12 and 17 have witnessed racist or hateful comments about cultural or religious groups online.  And amid the pending postal vote on same-sex marriage, the research shows young LGBTI* people are also particular targets of online hate. The results have led to new online resources developed by young people to help them cope.  - New government research shows more than half of Australians between ages 12 and 17 have witnessed racist or hateful comments about cultural or religious groups online.  And amid the pending postal vote on same-sex marriage, the research shows young LGBTI* people are also particular targets of online hate. The results have led to new online resources developed by young people to help them cope.

One of Australia's most powerful chief executives, a former prime minister and a champion Olympian are all joining the same-sex marriage debate. And as Federal Government ministers publicly vent their disagreements over the issue, the Opposition Leader has also jumped in with his thoughts on those arguments. But, separately, the Labor leader has now had to fend off questions about his past as a dual citizen.  - One of Australia's most powerful chief executives, a former prime minister and a champion Olympian are all joining the same-sex marriage debate. And as Federal Government ministers publicly vent their disagreements over the issue, the Opposition Leader has also jumped in with his thoughts on those arguments. But, separately, the Labor leader has now had to fend off questions about his past as a dual citizen.