Children in state care facing sexual exploitation

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1. 'Unheard and uncared for': Children in state care exploited by adults

   The ABC has completed a 19-month investigation into the sexual exploitation of children in state care, speaking with experts, advocates and residential care workers about how children feel unheard and uncared for.

   abc.net.au

2. Assaults on health workers double as emergency violence surges

   Assaults on health workers in Canberra have doubled as emergency violence surges, with intoxication and long wait times cited as contributing factors but not excusing the hospital abuse.

   canberratimes.com.au

3. A 'life-changing' ANU scholarship is going to those who need it least

   An ANU scholarship described as 'life-changing' is going to students who need it least, with one scholar calling for quotas to ensure low-income students benefit.

   canberratimes.com.au

4. One tech giant behind 9 in 10 corporate freebies to public servants

   One tech giant is behind 9 in 10 corporate freebies offered to public servants, with more than 3000 gifts almost all rejected.

   canberratimes.com.au

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