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Echo Issues

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Current issues organised with each topic having background information, arguments for and against, weblinks and updates

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Click here to access the required name and password for this resource

The Age

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Digital replica which includes 6 months worth of archives. No logon details required if logging on via the College network.

Australian Financial Review

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The digital edition of the Australian Financial Review is an interactive and searchable replica of the current and archived issues of the printed edition.

Sydney Morning Herald

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The digital edition of the Sydney Morning Herald is an interactive and searchable replica of the current and archived issues of the printed edition.

Pressreader
Use the Pressreader app or on the web to search for articles

J-Wire

J-Wire
Digital Jewish news daily for Australia and New Zealand

ABC news app

ABC news app
Download the ABC news app (android or Apple version) to keep you up to date with current events.

Google News

Select Google News from your Google waffle or news.google.com Google News icon

Reading news in times of crisis

ANZ Points of View

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This full-text database is designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database contains 100 topics, each with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument). For each topic, this database also offers a Guide to Critical Analysis, which helps the reader evaluate the controversial topics. The Guide to Critical Analysis enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues, and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.

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eLibrary

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A general reference tool for periodical and digital media content for all levels of users. Includes full-text magazines, newspapers, books, maps, pictures, weblinks and audio/video files.
View list of titles at http://tls.search.proquest.com/titlelist/ListForward?productId=1009191%3A1009251&productName=eLibrary&format=html&IDString=1009191%3A1009251

Search tips

Google search tips
How to search restricting by date or exact phrase.
12 tips for precise Google results

Do headlines matter?

Fixed it: headlines are a choice
FixedIt is an ongoing project to push back against the media’s constant erasure of violent men and blaming of innocent victims.
The Myths About Violence Against Women In The Media | Jane Gilmore
13 mins TEDx Sydney 2017

What does "on background" mean?

Short article explaining "off the record" and "on background"

Fact check

Fact vs opinion

Issues in society

Issues in society
Australian series in print and ebook form

Websites: Current Issues

The Conversation
The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. Plus a Plain English guide to the latest developments and discoveries from the university and research sector.
Hadshon
Hadshon: Read and listen to news updates
in easy Hebrew.
Google News
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
Global Issues
GlobalIssues.org provides insights into global issues that may be misrepresented but are all closely related. List of topics covered include social, political, economic and environmental issues, including human rights, economy, trade, globalization, poverty, environment and health related issues.
ProCon.org - Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
Pros and cons of controversial issues. Includes topics such as medical marijuana, euthanasia, prostitution, gun control and animal testing.