Far from just a spot for bookworms, the humble local library is at the frontline of the fight against a 'loneliness epidemic' - with a recent survey showing many people think it plays an important role in their mental health and wellbeing.
International Mother Language Day, which falls on 21 February, has been recognised by the UN since 1999. However, this celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity has its roots in a 1950s movement that fought for the right to speak Bangla in Bangladesh, then called East Pakistan.
Australians are being warned to prepare for fire seasons to become more extreme. Globally the length of the fire season has increased by two weeks on average but in Australia, the season is longer by a month.
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Too much video gaming can lead to serious behavioral issues, missing school and aggression, according to a new Australian study. Researchers from Sydney's Macquarie University found up to three percent of teenagers could be affected by Internet Gaming Disorder.
Islamic finance experts say the federal government should take steps to facilitate investment from the Middle East to fund ambitious renewable energy projects. Western nations are benefiting from a sharia-compliant Islamic bond market, and experts are encouraging Australia to get involved.
With her novel Hospital, Sanya Rushdi presents a fictionalised account of her mental health struggles after several episodes of psychosis. The Melbourne-based author hopes her writing can challenge some misconceptions around schizophrenia.
It is not an easy job to publish Bangla books from abroad, either ebooks or print. But Abhra Pal has taken the initiative to make this difficult task possible through his ‘O Kolkata’ platform and publication.
Ihram Muhammad Muzayen, an Australian of Bangladeshi origin, wrote his first novel at the age of 16. Besides doing well in studies, he also has a lot of interest in reading books and literature.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neill and Education Minister Jason Clare made the joint announcement as part of a series of measures to address the shortage of skilled workers.
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