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Georgia Wilkins
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Deputy opinion editor at Guardian Australia
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The opening of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has turned me into a shameless train ambassador | Brodie Lancaster
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The opening of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has turned me into a shameless train ambassador | Brodie Lancaster
After eight years, $15bn and endless disruptions, seeing people flood the new platforms feels like a true reopening of the city
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December 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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The kids are alright. (Transcript from BTN)
STUDENT: My name is Charlotte. Bullying is bigger than social media. What measures are in place to protect those being bullied on games, messages, or WhatsApp? Or even face to face? PRIME MINISTER: Our Education Minister, Jason Clare, is really implementing a National Plan to Address Bullying, and we have an Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, and that recommends that schools need to respond within two school days to a complaint or incident which is there. So, if we're going to properly tackle bullying, we need to have a really comprehensive approach and nip it in the bud early. STUDENT: Hello. My name is Ahmed, and my question for you today is what processes were used to gather the perspectives of young people under 16 before developing this policy? MINISTER WELLS: The eSafety Commission, which you might have come across so far in your time at school, it was the world first for Australia to have an independent eSafety Commission, and they have a Youth Advisory Council, and that's existed well before this policy. That Youth Advisory Council does things like help with policy design, gives feedback on how that experience might play out in your world. The Council has people from the ages of 13 to 24, they come from all different parts of the country, all different backgrounds and experiences. So, they will continue to advise the eSafety Commissioner on program design. And we've also got a two-year survey that we're going to track from 10 December about how this is rolled out, so we know what we need to do to make it better. STUDENT: Hello. My name is Sean. Many young people heavily rely on online spaces to escape bullying or unsafe home environments. How does the Government plan to ensure continued access to online mental health communities and support networks? MINISTER WELLS: We've been doing a bit of work with four major mental health peak bodies. With the eSafety Commission, they've informed this work. And then a couple of weeks ago, along with the Assistant Minister for Mental Health, we held a roundtable of 20 different mental health groups, advocacy bodies, who look after young people, particularly in their mental health, and we talked through what the changes are, what they're going to look like, and how everyone's preparing their spaces, their platforms. There's apps that exist that you can go on instead of social media come 10 December to help you with this, and they've all gone away and done their homework about how they can make this as easy as possible for you to transition. And we'll absolutely be looking at that as part of our two-year survey. STUDENT: Good morning. My name is Mia. Our careers in ten years will look very different to those of our parents, and with the delay of social media, will this impact young children wanting a career in the digital industry, or those who are already online entrepreneurs? PRIME MINISTER: You certainly aren't going to be disadvantaged. The evidence is actually the opposite, that by stopping the negative impact of social media, people will be much more comfortable engaging in digital activity as well, because it will be doing it in a way that is safer. And so, it won't stop you engaging in a whole range of research. It certainly won't stop you doing in school, the sort of digital education that will enable you to have a career in the new economy as well. STUDENT: Hi. My name is Jayden. There are obviously those that disagree with this decision and feel their agency has been taken away. What messages would you give to provide reassurance to those that feel this way? PRIME MINISTER: Two points I would make. One is this has support across the Parliament, which is very good. Often in this building, people don't always agree with each other. You might have noticed. Second point is, this hasn't come from us. This isn't our idea. It's actually come from young people. It's come from parents. It's come from the grassroots, who've had campaigns on this and have really got organised. And as a result, we've listened. And my job as Prime Minister is to listen and act, and that is what we are doing. And I'm sure that when people look back on December 10, they're going to say, 'gee, that was the right thing to do, and we're glad that it happened'. I think it'll be really positive, and it'll be really a proud moment for Australia to show that Australia is showing leadership.
December 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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If you listen to one thing today, spend some time with this.

Not always the easiest listen, but I think this crisis deserves our attention.
Broken Trust: how police failed Hannah Clarke and her children - podcast
In the first episode of this special Full Story investigation, Broken Trust looks at serious police failings, in the lead-up to the murders, that were overlooked by the coronial inquest and not invest...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Who will the Coalition target next over the cost of living? | Fiona Katauskas
Who will the Coalition target next over the cost of living? | Fiona Katauskas
You’ll never guess Continue reading...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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My kids start sentences in one language and end in another. I hope school doesn’t shrink their joyous, noisy worlds

Beautiful piece by Shadi Khan Saif

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My kids start sentences in one language and end in another. I hope school doesn’t shrink their joyous, noisy worlds | Shadi Khan Saif
Maybe there’s room for something gentler: letting children know they don’t need to change any part of themselves to belong
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November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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She's done it again!
brocklesnitch.bsky.social Bec Shaw @brocklesnitch.bsky.social · Nov 13
It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny

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November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Happy friday

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It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny | Rebecca Shaw
What the Tesla tycoon wants his billions can’t buy: being able to get a true laugh
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November 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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As a conservative Liberal senator I see no coherent reason to run away from a net zero target | Andrew McLachlan

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As a conservative Liberal senator I see no coherent reason to run away from a net zero target | Andrew McLachlan
We cannot claim to be of the right of politics yet shy away from targets that hold us to account, especially ones that were once the Liberals’ own
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November 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Heads up extreme wealth enthusiasts - do you know how much is a trillion dollars? No you don't nobody does! Read this cartoon to find out... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What do you need to do to ‘earn’ a trillion dollars in this economy? | First Dog on the Moon
Look at all those zeroes – look at them!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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A Clear Air column today. It's a pretty long one. Could have been longer.

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The spectacular nonsense of the Coalition’s internal brawl over the 2050 net zero emissions target | Clear air
The public stoush is really about whether the party will drop the charade or maintain it while shuffling some words
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November 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Specialist doctor fees are far too high (up 78% since 2010).

Australia’s next national health funding deal is a chance to change that

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Specialist doctor fees are far too high. Australia’s next national health funding deal is a chance to change that | Peter Breadon
With initial consults now costing hundreds of dollars, we must embrace a national plan to boost targeted training, cover gaps and curb excessive charges
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November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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The good news is that boys believe in gender equality. The scary question is: will they forget when they become men?

Great column from @lucykateclark.bsky.social

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The good news is that boys believe in gender equality. The scary question is: will they forget when they become men? | Lucy Clark
Online influencers like Andrew Tate have a smaller impact than thought but there’s still grim news about boys who hold harmful ideas about masculinity
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November 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Cool video. How good is nature.

‘The ultimate free Uber around the sea’: suckerfish find dream solution to transport woes

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‘The ultimate free Uber around the sea’: suckerfish find dream solution to transport woes
Not only do remora fish enjoy a sumptuous feast of whale skin by hitching a ride on cetaceans, they even breathe easier
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November 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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The art of the possible- my #Mamdani cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How Mamdani broke the Democrat machine | Fiona Katauskas
Will they listen to his message?
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November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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How Mamdani broke the Democrat machine | Fiona Katauskas

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How Mamdani broke the Democrat machine | Fiona Katauskas
Will they listen to his message?
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November 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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From AusLegal to AmItheAsshole: why I’m downvoting the social media ban on Reddit
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From AusLegal to AmItheAsshole: why I’m downvoting the social media ban on Reddit | Deirdre Fidge
We know young people are dancing on Tik Tok, and doing whatever the hell is happening on Kick, but my sympathies are with those about to be booted off Reddit
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November 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Yes it will.
My son was stillborn in 2020. By allowing working parents time to grieve, Baby Priya’s bill will change lives | Gemma Killen
I can hardly imagine how hard it would have been to return to a workplace that had declared that I was not a parent – and that my baby didn’t really count
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November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Hello, @australia.theguardian.com is looking for 800 word opinion pieces that can run any time over the summer months. They can be funny, serious, sad, thoughtful, uplifting... Surprise us! If you have an idea you'd like to pitch, email [email protected] with SUMMER PITCH in the subject
October 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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It’s November!! So I’m beginning to commission for summer. Looking for pieces that can run any time over Dec/Jan in Guardian Aus opinion. Can be funny, serious, sweet; experiences, reflections, long held world view etc. $315 per piece. Email [email protected] with SUMMER PITCH in subject
November 1, 2023 at 3:17 AM