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While society begins to realise that gender is not binary, many of the world’s 25 million transgender people still experience stigma, prejudice and abuse.
Multi-billion prison plan unveiled
Almost $4 billion will be spent on 3,000 new prison beds into the New South Wales prison system over the next four years.
Power merger passes in QLD
Queensland’s state-owned power companies will soon merge into a $24 billion entity.
Andrews douses CFA fears
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is hoping the state’s latest bargaining agreement while appease the volunteer fire-fighting outfit, the CFA.
Fishing safety defended
The Northern Territory Seafood Council has denied claims of “shameful” safety levels on fishing vessels.
Glyphosate fears revived amid review
Concern has been raised about the continued use of a cancer-linked herbicide.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
Safety stats show TBI drop
Safety authorities have reported that the incidence of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by motor vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian collisions has dropped dramatically.
Scans spot explosive injuries
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Immigration accused of ignoring safety
Immigration Department staff may face prosecution over the death of a detained asylum seeker, lawyers say.
Small town wants big response
Residents in the Queensland community of Oakey fear that groundwater chemicals may have affected the town water supply.
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
Cosmetic crackdown on shonky operators
The NSW Government is cracking down on cosmetic surgery after several women suffered life threatening complications.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
Zika threat assessed ahead of Rio
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on experts to consider changes to the Rio Olympics schedule.
Hodgman pushes LNP on DV leave
Tasmania's Premier will offer the state’s public servants domestic violence leave of up to 10 days, putting the Liberal state government at odds with its federal counterpart.
WHO backs blank packs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Australia's plain packaging laws, saying they can save lives.
Driverless pilot lined up
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
Hunt responds on toxic base
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says the Government will attempt to clean up toxic contaminants from the Williamtown Air Force Base.