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Access and inclusion in cities: How accessible is Melbourne for people with a disability?

Tennis legend Dylan Alcott’s appointment as Australian of the Year has put the focus on access and inclusion for people with a disability. But just how accessible is his own home town? Our experts, including Lonely Planet author Martin Heng, investigate.

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Ukrainians in Melbourne fearful for their mother country

“He’s (Putin) going to try and concoct a reason to then say that Russians were threatened and he had to attack,” says Liana Slipetsky, the president of the Noble Park branch of the Association of Ukrainians

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Religious discrimination laws: Gender identity should have nothing to do with school, says trans student

Miles Wade, 16, had a positive experience at his government school when he transitioned. He does not understand how faith-based schools could be allowed to discriminate.

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ABS report finds one in two women sexually harassed, following Jenkins report

Inappropriate comments about women’s bodies or sex life were the most common form of sexual harassment experienced, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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I'm optimistic this will lead to change: Kate Jenkins

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says the findings of her review of workplace culture at Parliament House, due to go to government next week, might surprise some.

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I'm optimistic this will lead to change: Kate Jenkins

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says the findings of her review of workplace culture at Parliament House, due to go to government next week, might surprise some.

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Why some people are prepared to lose their job over the COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines save lives and prevent serious illness. So why are a small number of people so determined not to get the jab that they are prepared to give up their jobs?

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Why some people are prepared to lose their job over the COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines save lives and prevent serious illness. So why are a small number of people so determined not to get the jab that they are prepared to give up their jobs?

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