Emma Grace Eldhose

Student | Chair person of the Marion Youth Collective Commitee

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Many Aussies dropped everything yesterday to tune in to the @Socceroos match against #Paraguay! In extra time, both goalies got put to work, but in the end, it was 0-0. It might not be the most exciting result, but it's all the Socceroos needed to keep the #WorldCup dream alive!

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Every year, Australians who have achieved exceptional things or provided outstanding service to their communities are added to the list. 949 Australians have been added, with only 230 being women, compared to 471 men. While gender diversity has improved, a significant gap remains

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Today is the King's Birthday, a public holiday in most of Australia, which means the King's Birthday Honours have been announced. The list includes exceptional Aussies, from a martial arts instructor to a pianist. The King's Birthday Honours List has been around since 1975.

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The last milestone of 27 million was reached in 2024, and most of the new growth has come from migration, with Western Australia recording the fastest growth and Tasmania the slowest.

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@Australia has just hit a new population milestone! The @ABSStats population clock ticked over to 28 million people! The clock uses real-time calculations of births, deaths, and migration, showing an increase of one person every one minute and fifteen seconds!

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While higher wages can put pressure on businesses, supporters say the increase will help workers manage rising living costs and put more money back into the economy.

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Millions of Australia’s lowest-paid workers are set for a pay rise from 1 July. The Fair Work Commission has announced the National Minimum Wage will increase from $24.95 to $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week. Minimum award wages will also rise by 4.75%

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The National Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly rate an employee can legally be paid if they are not covered by an award or enterprise agreement. Each year, the Fair Work Commission reviews wages, taking into account inflation, cost of living pressures, and the broader economy.

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#AustralianFashionWeek is underway in #Sydney. The event is all about celebrating Australian designers and showcasing Australian Fashion. Things officially began yesterday with a Welcome to Country, followed by a runway show from Gomeroi woman Colleen Tighe Johnson.

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The escalating US-Iran tensions are becoming increasingly dangerous, and world leaders need to prioritise diplomacy before the conflict spreads further. The ongoing military threats risk innocent lives, economic instability, and wider global consequences.

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The @AFL's annual #ANZACday clash between #Collingwood and @essendonfc. While #Essendon kept up in the first half, @CollingwoodFC was always in control. Scott Pendlebury's personal record of 43 disposals helped his team to a 77 point victory, and his 4th #ANZAC day medal.

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Some people think this improves teen safety, while others worry it invades privacy. In my opinion, it can help protect teens, but it must balance safety with respect for their privacy and trust.

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Meta has rolled out a feature that lets parents see the topics their teens (13–17) discuss with Meta AI on its apps like Instagram and Facebook. If chats involve risky topics, parents will get notifications. Meta provided guides and created an AI Wellbeing Council.

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#ANZACDay is a national day of remembrance in #Australia and #NewZealand, honouring soldiers who served and died in wars, especially in 1915. In remembrance, people attend dawn services, wear poppies, and reflect on courage, sacrifice, and national unity. #LestWeForget

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The Artemis II spacecraft safely landed today after a historic mission around the Moon. The Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, completing a 10-day journey and marking the first crewed lunar mission return in over 50 years!!

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#Australia in 15th Place. The list is based on a whole bunch of different things, like a country's wealth, social support, and life expectancy. The report found that the mental health of young people also declined significantly due to the impacts of social media which is amazing

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The World Happiness Report asks over 100,000 people across 140 countries to rate their lives on a scale from 1 to 10. Helping them rank the world's happiest countries. This year, Finland took the top spot for the 9th year in a row, with an average score of 7.764 out of 10.

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#AshtonHurn lost the election with resilience: ‘Not every season goes your way. Sometimes it doesn’t rain when you want it to, and sometimes the crop that you’re growing doesn’t produce the goods. But that doesn’t mean you walk off the land. You stay and you fight another day’.

[Emma Grace Eldhose @EmmaEldhose]

Australia’s interest rates are rise toward 4.1%, with fears they could climb higher. This increases mortgage repayments, reducing spending and savings. Many households face stress. I think that continued hikes risk hurting everyday families more than helping control inflation.

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Australian families are struggling as rising interest rates and fuel prices sharply increase living costs, especially for mortgage holders. Many are cutting spending. I think, this highlights how vulnerable households are to economic shifts and policy decisions.