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William Tilmouth, an Arrernte man from Alice Springs/Mparntwe, has received Australia’s top human rights honour for his lifelong commitment to advancing opportunity, justice and self-determination for First Peoples. Mr Tilmouth was awarded the Human Rights Medal at the Australian Human Rights Awards in Sydney tonight, joining other outstanding advocates for equality and social justice in the … Continued
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THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ 10 December 2025 VETERANS’ MINISTERIAL COUNCIL Federal, State and Territory Ministers responsible for veterans’ matters met today to collaborate on further improving services and supports for veterans and families of veterans across Australia. Royal Commission … Continued
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The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network acknowledges the recent announcement by the Victorian Government to abolish the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) as a standalone entity and absorb functions into the Department of Health. For almost 40 years VicHealth has been a global leader in health promotion, setting an international standard for public health, built … Continued
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Key Facts: ‘God is with us – Emmanuel’….This is a new kingdom without end, one where justice and compassion are signs of its existence…. We pray that peace, justice and joy will be real and remain with us. Rev John Gilmore, PresidentNational Council of Churches in Australia We share messages from the Leaders of 14 … Continued
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Australia’s 2025 human rights heroes will be announced at the Australian Human Rights Awards in Sydney tonight. The Awards honour individuals and organisations from across the country who work to improve people’s lives. This year’s event features: Announcement of the prestigious Human Rights Medal recipient, and awards for advancing human rights in the … Continued
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The Victorian Government has released new resources in schools to help students, teachers and parents navigate the impacts of social media and screentime. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced the new ScrollSafe resources – designed to help secondary school students look after their mental health and stay safe online – will be … Continued
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With Australia’s social media ban coming into force this week, a new survey from Monash University has found that almost four out of five Australian adults support the Australian government’s social media ban for children under 16. The survey, funded by the Australian Research Council and conducted by Roy Morgan on behalf of researchers at … Continued
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12 December 2025 New resources to help First Nations communities stay well connected during social media delay eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is encouraging First Nations families to visit eSafety.gov.au to access tailored resources designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers stay well connected when the social media minimum age takes … Continued
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Key Facts: Blood tests detecting circulating tumour DNA could help guide treatment for triple negative breast cancer patients Absence of tumour DNA in blood tests linked to better patient outcomes and improved long-term survival Neo-N clinical trial explored combining immunotherapy with shorter chemotherapy duration for early-stage triple negative breast cancer Study involved 108 participants across … Continued
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Friday, 12 December 2025 Updated principles strengthen legal representation for children Lawyers representing children involved in legal proceedings now have updated resources to support them in providing the highest quality of legal representation. President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball said the 5th Edition of the Representation Principles for Children’s Lawyers, contains valuable … Continued
