Moir’s View …

While we're at it, let's revisit evolution and gravity ... The post Moir’s View … appeared first on VicNews.

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Inquest into mother's death examines Albury Hospital transfer delays

A coronial inquest into Kate Manley's death at Albury Hospital hears about communication issues between psychiatric and medical units.

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Pig Feast: West Papua, Indonesia and Colonialism in Our Time

Censorship in the absence of government direction, even denial, underpins the continued destruction of culture and transparency. The post Pig Feast: West Papua, Indonesia and Colonialism in Our Time first appeared on Blak and Black.

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‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm

Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resources Social media users have criticized TikTok after the celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed himself self-harming on the platform, prompting many to question how long the broadcast remained live and others to share mental health resources and encourage those in need to seek help. On Tuesday night, Hilton, 48, livestreamed himself engaging in self-harm as viewers pleaded for him to stop. Shortly after, local authorities responded to his home in Miami, Florida, where he was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Continue reading...

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Wed Aug 5 2026 - Liberal party corruption claims & fugitive backers: ICAC’s Operation Rosny explained

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ACMA admits no advice on gambling ads, calling it a “matter of policy.” #Shorts

ACMA admits no advice on gambling ads, calling it a “matter of policy.”

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Neil Wallace (Audio); So We Adopted: The Untold Truths of Building a Family Through Adoption

In this conversation with Naomi Murphy and David Jones Neil shares the raw reality of adopting two siblings in 2023 in this heartfelt episode. From navigating the invasive process to managing the emotional rollercoaster, Neil provides honest insights into a journey many find daunting but rarely talk about openly. If you're considering adoption or simply curious about the unseen side of creating a unique family, this episode offers invaluable perspectives. Key Topics Covered: Neil’s motivation for writing his book after adopting two siblings The emotional challenges of the adoption process and post-placement realities How the system's focus on children can overlook the feelings of adoptive parents The impact of trauma responses and differentiating normal toddler behavior from trauma signals Strategies for managing the stress and emotional numbness during early parenting The significance of the two-week rule for coping with work stress and family challenges The disparities in emotional experiences between adoptive parents and their attachment journeys Insights into the training social workers receive and its focus on worst-case scenarios Neil’s thoughts on the fairness of resource allocation in fertility treatments The importance of humour and resilience in processing difficult life experiences Neil’s involvement in organizing a wellbeing festival and his interest in mental health Timestamps: 00:00 - Neil’s story: from infertility to adoption and writing his book   02:17 - Challenges of the adoption process and systemic focus on protecting children   05:03 - Why Neil decided to document his journey for others   09:32 - The emotional complexity of IVF and the invasive procedures involved   12:32 - Feelings of fairness and resource disparity in fertility treatments   15:51 - Managing stress: the two-week rule for coping with family and work challenges   18:22 - Improving adoption training and system efficiency   24:52 - Differentiating trauma responses from normal behaviour in children   27:36 - The emotional numbness during initial parenting and its protective role   29:52 - How different attachment experiences influence adoptive parents' journeys   38:28 - Addressing unspoken gratitude and the myths of family obligations   41:28 - The role of humour in Neil’s approach to life’s difficulties   43:19 - Decision-making style and embracing uncertainty in challenging situations   46:26 - Neil’s journey into being a published author and his involvement in the wellbeing festival   48:19 - Final thoughts and key takeaways Notable Quotes: "The process is very child focused, but understanding your own feelings is a whole other conversation." "You have to think of adoption as a long game—it's about forming attachments slowly, not instant bonds."

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'Dangerous' precedent as health department hiring changes spark fears

A recent hiring change to Tasmanian allied health staff positions has meant vacant positions are more likely to be filled by junior staff, sparking fears for patient care.

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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: toxicologist testifies about medications found in defendant’s blood

Variety of prescriptions were found in blood of mother accused of strangling her three kids, according to testimony * Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three children in January 2023, continued on Wednesday with a forensic toxicologist testifying to the variety and concentration of medications found in the defendant’s blood. Justin Brower, a forensic toxicologist with NMS Laboratories, testified that his lab examined the levels of four psychiatric medications detected in Clancy’s blood after she allegedly strangled her kids and attempted to take her own life. Continue reading...

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The Problems With A Happy Place

Why "imagine your happy place" doesn't always work for panic disorder — and what to try instead. #GroundingTechniques #PanicDisorder #MentalHealth

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August 6, 1915: The August Offensive at Gallipoli commences

GALLIPOLI, TURKEY.  — Gallipoli, on the Turkish Aegean coast, marks the site of a long and drawn-out campaign against enemy troops during World War I. The post August 6, 1915: The August Offensive at Gallipoli commences appeared first on VicNews.

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‘It confirmed my flaws’: women are paying for face scans that score beauty and suggest excessive procedures

‘Looksmaxxing’ culture has led to the rise of facial analysis services – but experts warn they aren’t backed by science and can be harmful to users Danielle, 37, didn’t always have issues with body image: she used to be a model and recalls receiving positive attention from men. However, when two years of unemployment plunged her into a period of financial insecurity, her confidence faded. “It was easy to wonder, if I was prettier, if some of my features were different, would that help?” she said. So, when Danielle saw videos on TikTok about a “facial analysis” service that claimed it could provide her with “science-backed” glow-up advice, she bought it without hesitation. Three-hundred and thirty dollars later, after sending in selfies to be analyzed, Danielle received her personalized 30-page report from the company Qoves. Continue reading...

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What we get wrong about conspiracy theorists and narcissists (with Jon Ronson)

Why are we so fascinated by the people on the absolute fringes of society? When someone adopts a worldview that seems completely detached from consensus reality, what is the sequence of thoughts and experiences that led them there? In this episode, I’m joined by the legendary journalist, author, and documentary maker Jon Ronson. For twenty-five years, Jon has been doing the hard work of looking directly at human behaviour that most of us would prefer to avoid. Jon’s career has been defined by his ability to humanise the people we’ve been taught to fear or dismiss. Taken from the full-length episode, here’s a few tasty morsels to chew on today including: ▪️Why we often reward psychopathic traits by making those people our CEOs and political leaders. ▪️What happens when extreme personalities feed off each other, and how do they pull us into their orbit. ▪️How ordinary people drift into ideological bubbles, and what it takes to understand the urge to belong to a tribe. This is a fascinating, thoughtful, and very funny chat with one of the greats. *Links:* ▪️Find out more about Jon here: https://jonronson.com/ *More from Osher:* 🎙 Better Than Yesterday podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BTYpodcast 📬 Sign up to the Better Than Yesterday newsletter: https://makeitbetterthanyesterday.kit.com/7d9d18dcee 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osher_gunsberg 📖 Books: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg 📺 Story Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyclublive 🎟️ Story Club tickets: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg

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Rob Hosking - The Unspoken Cost Of Staying Silent

In this episode I sit down with Rob Hosking, a former police officer turned motivational speaker. Rob shares his first-hand experience of burnout in the police force, the mental toll of witnessing daily trauma, and how the rigid, hyper-masculine culture around him made vulnerability feel impossible. He speaks candidly about the moment he almost ended his life, the unexpected reason he didn’t, and how he’s now using his experience to help others navigate their struggles. This episode is a raw, honest, and important conversation about the cost of silence, the need for a new definition of masculinity, and why the next generation of men deserves better role models.

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There is a reason we say disappeared, not missing.

There is a reason we say disappeared, not missing. During National Missing Persons Week, Ginny Jones and Kevin Yow Yeh join me to yarn about the work of The Disappeared Project, Australia's first Aboriginal-led organisation walking beside families whose loved ones have been disappeared. Full episode out now. Listen via the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

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