Category: Long Reads
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Mothers battle against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Sarah Turner-Harris is one of many mothers facing pregnancy discrimination in Australia. A recent University of South Australia study has found that nearly 92 per cent of women experience workplace discrimination during their return-to-work phase after pregnancy, emphasising the urgent need for systemic change and better support for working mothers.
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South Australia’s rental crisis is depriving young adults of their independence — and young renters demand better support
Harry Hutchison-Smith is one of many young South Australians unable to leave the nest thanks to the rental crisis.
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The big players of the festival scene are ruining it for the little guy
Live music industry giants have little to no competition and there is a chronic duopoly within the system. Independent festival promoters have locals’ interests at heart but is it enough to combat the uncertainty of the industry?
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“Tweedledumb, Tweedledumber”: why are people voting for alternative voices?
Votes for minor parties and independents surged at and since the 2022 federal election. Why is this?
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Travel through time with Burra’s Heritage Passport
Once Australia’s largest inland town, Burra is a shrine to its English settlers and rich mining background. Located two hours north of the Adelaide CBD, this once-bustling working-class town has maintained the essence of its heyday.
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Anzac’s unsung heroes
In the quiet corners of history, amidst the commemorated valour of Anzac soldiers, lies a trove of unsung heroism — the poignant chronicles of Gallipoli nurses like Anne Donnell. Their sacrifices during World War I are a testament to the bravery and resilience that is often overshadowed by the tumult of battle.
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