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Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures

  • Written by: Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University
Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism enduresWes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND

Social media are a vital resource for Indigenous Australians, connecting them to community and culture, helping identify those at risk of suicide or self-harm, and offering a powerful outlet for political activism. But racism is a major problem for Indigenous people online.

A new report, Social Media Mob:...

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Five things to consider before ordering an online DNA test

  • Written by: Jane Tiller, Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University
Five things to consider before ordering an online DNA testDNA testing has its risks, including that you don't know who will own your genetic data.Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

You might be intrigued by what your genes could tell you about your ancestry or the health risks hidden in your DNA. If so, you’re not alone.

Fascination with personal genetics is fuelling an explosion of online DNA...

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Esports are taking off and the Commonwealth Games needs to catch up

  • Written by: Sarah Jane Kelly, Associate professor, The University of Queensland

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have finally kicked off, but esports have been left out of the schedule. Esports are video game competitions – generally strategy and fighting games, but also sports. It is a burgeoning field, especially among younger demographics and in Asia Pacific and the United States.

Including esports in the...

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Why suspending or expelling students often does more harm than good

  • Written by: David Armstrong, Lecturer in Teacher Education (Special Education): Editor of an international research journal, Author, Flinders University
Why suspending or expelling students often does more harm than goodSuspension refers to when a student is sent home from school waiting for a decision about how to respond to a serious incident.Shutterstock

The number of students being suspended or expelled from Australian schools is “skyrocketing”, according to news reports. These note a 10% increase in suspensions over two years at NSW primary...

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