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“We want leaders who are willing to stand up and declare LGBT rights are human rights”: Activists in Jakarta on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, 17 May As Indonesia’s parliamentary and presidential elections approach and political campaigning gathers force, attention turns to human …

In the wake of Julie Bishop’s ‘new aid paradigm’ announcement, and as we reach the end of the ‘age of entitlement’ and prepare for some heavy lifting, Ruth Cooper investigates the Abbott government’s approach to foreign aid. From revolting students to pensioners …

Parents and governments across the globe are taking controversial stances on childhood immunisation in the wake of rises in preventable diseases. Late afternoon sunlight angles through cheerily draped kitchen windows, illuminating her pained and tired face. A steaming coffee sits by her …

Wearing a headscarf is a religious obligation for Muslim women but in Australia, the reactions of others can be a huge influence writes Febri Nurrahmi  It was Monday afternoon. Having just finished a class at the University of Sydney for the first …

Why do Tongans find Jonah hard to stomach asks Netane Siuhengalu  The small familial procession sang softly as Jonah farewelled each person. He was ready to return to Sydney. As his family watched, Jonah boarded the small plane, excitement building as the …

  Mention “nudists” to the Australian public and you’re likely to get bemused grins or a horrified cringe. In Sydney, a group of nude bushwalkers known as the “Fat Canyoners” strip off common misconceptions about nudism and reveal the appeal of going …

It’s the socially acceptable drug we can cheerfully drink any time of the day or night but is caffeine doing us more harm than good? Emma Lloyd investigates the consequences for Generation Y addicts. It’s a familiar aroma that seems to speak …

Thousands of students from across the world met in London last month to tackle the many serious problems that challenge us in the new millennium. London Model United Nations 2014, held from February 21 to 23,  was the largest and most international …

Why do we travel? Do we seek adventure? Or a tranquil getaway from our busy lifestyle? Or maybe a busy getaway from our tranquil lifestyle? Whatever the reason, we know that travel opens our eyes and broadens our minds to diverse cultures …

  She gazes down at the newborn in her lap: baby Reg does not reciprocate his mother’s smile but stares past her at the ceiling with wide blue eyes. “It’s a bit like having a crush on Justin Bieber or something. I …