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Victorian changes to gender on birth certificate will not increase sexual violence. Here's why

  • Written by: Bianca Fileborn, Lecturer in Criminology, University of Melbourne
Victorian changes to gender on birth certificate will not increase sexual violence. Here's whyUnder the proposed changes, TGD people in Victoria can change the gender on their birth certificate without having to undergo medical intervention.Shutterstock

The Victorian government is considering changes to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996. The changes will mean transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people can change the...

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What kind of state values a freeway's heritage above the heritage of our oldest living culture?

  • Written by: Libby Porter, Professor of Urban Planning, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
What kind of state values a freeway's heritage above the heritage of our oldest living culture?The government intends to destroy Djab Wurrung sacred trees and sites to upgrade the Western Highway at the same time as it seeks heritage status for the Eastern Freeway.Allies Decolonising/gofundme

The Victorian government has announced it is seeking heritage listing for parts of the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne. We heard this news on Wednesday as...

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Why full-fat milk is now OK if you're healthy, but reduced-fat dairy is still best if you're not

  • Written by: Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
Why full-fat milk is now OK if you're healthy, but reduced-fat dairy is still best if you're notThe Heart Foundation now backs full-fat milk if you're healthy. But it still recommends reduced-fat milk if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.from www.shutterstock.com

The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice released yesterday.

This moves away from...

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Tim Fischer – a man of courage and loyalty – dies from cancer

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Tim Fischer – a man of courage and loyalty – dies from cancerTim Fischer aboard a one-off passenger train last month to raise money for the Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre trust fund.Sally Evans/ Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund

Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, who has died aged 73 of cancer, leaves a political and personal legacy as a man of courage, conviction and congeniality.

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