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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal in Gaza war, Israel says deal 'far from' its demands
Source: ABC NewsTopic: War
Live: Israel strikes targets in Rafah after Hamas said it would accept ceasefire deal
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War
Jayden took a drug designed for substance dependence after developing long COVID
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Diseases and Disorders
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Rental crisis ripples out to outer suburbs as Australia's median rent reaches new high
Rents have reached a record high with the national average weekly cost now at $627, pushing renters further to the outskirts of capital cities.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Rental Housing
The government wants to change how HECS debts are indexed. So what's the new rate?
The federal government estimates student debts will be indexed at 4 per cent, but that figure is not set in stone just yet.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: University
Aboriginal-led midwifery practice reclaims birthing rights for First Nations women
Midwives from Aboriginal Women's health centre Waminda will now be allowed to help First Nations women like Emma Ardler give birth at Shoalhaven Hospital after previous restrictions were lifted.
Source: ABC IllawarraTopic: Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
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Womens' advocate calls for new approach to educating boys
Womens' advocates says we need to change the way we teach young boys to treat young women.
Source: ListenTopic: Women
'We can't outsource it': The importance of supporting loved ones who breastfeed
Most mothers start out breastfeeding their baby, but by the time babies are five months old, exclusive breastfeeding drops to 15 per cent. Valuing breastfeeding as work could help change that.
Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Breastfeeding
Women more likely to return to study after having children, but for mums it's a juggling act
Stephanie Grieve decided 2024 was the year she stopped putting her veterinary nurse dreams on hold. But with four children and 16 pets, full-time study via distance education is a balancing act.
Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Education
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