The federal government launches an ad campaign aimed at bullying in schools; Yolŋu Hip Hop star Baker Boy takes home three prizes at the National Indigenous Music Awards; And in sport, the Wallabies beat Japan in Osaka.
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- The federal government launches an ad campaign aimed at bullying in schools
- Yolŋu Hip Hop star Baker Boy takes home three prizes at the National Indigenous Music Awards
- The Wallabies beat Japan in Osaka
The federal government is launching a national advertising campaign to help spot and stop bullying in schools.
It is the first time the Australian government has rolled out a targeted advertising campaign to stop bullying in schools.
The ads launch today with the slogan 'Bullying is harder to spot than you think'.
Free resources are being made available at www.LetsStopBullying.gov.au, with additional resources to be provided to teachers and schools as they become available.
Speaking to Channel Seven, federal Education Minister Jason Clare says the campaign follows the findings of a 2025 review, which found more awareness is needed to stop the incidence of bullying with one in fours students in Grades four to nine saying they had experienced bullying regularly.
"It doesn't just happen at school. It can happen on the internet. It can follow you all the way home. And kids have told us in the work that we have done to develop the ad, that it can be anyone. It's not the child, you'd normally expect. All of it is important, what is also important is that we give more resources and help to our each other. And we're also putting in place reforms so if bullying does happen in schools, that the school takes action within the first 48 hours of it happening."
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The Victorian opposition has criticised the state's criminal justice system, saying tougher youth bail laws are needed, after a Melbourne shopkeeper died from injuries sustained during an attack by a group of teenagers.
Sixty-year-old Van Viet Truong went to assist a nearby shop employee caught in a scuffle with the teenagers over allegedly stolen items last Saturday.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter over his death - and remains in custody.
Three other teenagers have been charged with assault-related offences. All three were granted bail this week - and will appear again in court later this month.
In a video posted on social media, state opposition leader Jess Wilson says she is pushing for tougher youth bail laws ahead of the Victorian election in November.
"We'll introduce a tough new one-strike rule for bail, and ensure youth offenders face real consequences with genuine adult crime, adult time laws. We will recruit 3,000 more police, reopen more than 40 police stations and put PSOs (Protective Services Officers) on every train station. We have to restore community safety. Break the cycle of crime and make Victoria safe again. Because Van Viet Truong and his family deserve better."
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Households that have yet to receive their Census instructions are being urged to follow the steps to fill it out online at the Census website, contact the Census Contact Centre, or find a local pop-up hub.
The population count every five years is used to make policy and planning decisions across transport, schools, healthcare and infrastructure - with fines of $364 a day for those who do not fill in the form; and $3,640 for those who lie on the form.
So far, more than 1.2 million households have completed the Census ahead of the official Census night on Tuesday [[11 Aug]].
Emily Walter from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, tells SBS Urdu, that everyone physically in Australia on Census night must be counted - including all visitors and residents.
"Visa holders, even babies - sometimes people forget to put babies on their form. So it is really important that absolutely everyone is reflected in the Census. It is compulsory for the very good reason that it is important that we get an accurate count. It is about providing data for the country to help serve the country. The data is used then to provide services and infrastructure for the country to support it."
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ARIA-winning Yolŋu Hip Hop star Baker Boy has won three awards at this year's the National Indigenous Music Awards.
The rapper, dancer, artist won Album of the year, Song of the Year and Film Clip of the Year.
He has tells NITV, it is an honour.
"It is always like amazing feeling when you get to win an award. Being recognised basically (for) your talent. I think I am just more kind of - more excited the fact that I am nominated against amazing artists and stuff. I think that is the most incredible thing. Because you get to see all these amazing acts that all these other artists put on and stuff. And it is always so good. So I feel privileged and honoured to be here."
Butchulla duo act Birdz and Fred Leone won the gong for Artist of the Year.
Marlene Cummins and Galiwin'ku's Saltwater Band were both inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Gapuwiyak's Drifting Clouds - the stage name of Yolngu star Terry Guyula - was named Best New Talent.
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To sport, and in Rugby Union, the Wallabies have defeated Japan 35-32 in Osaka.
In high humidity and with temperatures pushing 30 degrees they went toe-to-toe with Japan, overseen by former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
It is the first match played by the Wallabies under new coach Les Kiss.
He has told Stan Sports, there is room for improvement, but a win's win.
"Well, that was tough wasn't it? Not just the conditions. They're a good team. They play fast and hard at home in their backyard. They're a tough team to play against. (We) probably offered a few too many opportunities for some kicking - went astray. Overplayed a couple of times. You want to be able to be ambitious, but at the same time temper that. But we'll have a look at it. But overall, it is a Test win. Well done boys."
The Wallabies will face Japan again in a week's time on the 15th of August in Townsville.
