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How Iran draws citizens into political surveillance
Informant culture is so embedded in everyday Iranian life that there are common Persian terms to describe it.
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Cook Islands war veterans’ graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific A historic cemetery in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been vandalised devastating families and local community members. An Australian-based researcher, who has led the restoration project at the Nikao Cemetery in Rarotonga for 10 years, says those responsible for vandalising the headstones need to be prosecuted. It was reported this
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Can people truly walk away from terrorism? Inside the slow work of rehabilitation
Walking away from terrorist offending is far more complicated than simply quitting a group or a cause. But evidence shows well-designed programs can work.
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Twenty-five years after 9/11: an over-reliance on technology is leaving us vulnerable
Are technological advances making us any safer? It appears not.
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The government has proposed new laws for tackling illegal tobacco, but they likely won’t do much
The legislation, which aims to make it easier to prosecute those involved in the illicit tobacco trade, is more of the same: punitive, but still not effective.
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Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate?
ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum’s three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen
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Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine
Australia’s Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient
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Call My Agent! The Movie: why this much-loved French TV series fails as a film
Faithful fans are sure to enjoy this film-about-a-film romp, but those unfamiliar with the series might find it less engaging.
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‘It was just pure hatred’: a new report reveals intensifying attacks against LGBTQIA+ people
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has examined anti-LGBTQIA+ attacks facilitated online and through dating apps. Here’s what can be done to keep people safe.
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The Victorian government’s new integrity laws are not perfect. But they are vital for restoring good governance in the state
Premier Ben Carroll’s new laws, along with the building royal commission, are vital in ensuring accountability and restoring good governance in Victoria.
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Chris Minns’ new organised crime laws may sound tough, but evidence shows they may not be effective
Sydney’s organised crime problem is real and serious. But Chris Minns’ new laws will not necessarily deliver results.
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You can’t shield kids from scary news – here’s what ‘Sesame Street’ and other children’s shows did after 9/11
Programs took different approaches to helping young viewers grapple with the horrors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks – lessons that still apply in today’s media environment.