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Want to save the children? How child sexual abuse and human trafficking really work

Written by Alexandra Baxter, PhD Candidate in Criminology/Law, researching human trafficking and modern slavery in Australia, Flinders University

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Millions of kidnapped children are imprisoned in underground tunnels, being sexually abused and tortured by a shadowy global cabal of paedophiles.

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Want to save the children? How child sexual abuse and human trafficking really work

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity

The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers

What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

What happened when we gave unemployed Australians early access to their super? We've just found out

How women can thrive in business: Renee Gracie’s top tips

Brisbane’s brightest recognised: Daniel Mikus and James Rolph win Specialist Services Award at the 2025 Brisbane Young Entrepreneur Awards -…

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

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UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

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