20 September 2019
Beijing announces one of the most significant developments in its Social Credit System ahead of a planned nationwide rollout of its controversial behavioural engineering system pegged for 2020.
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19 Sep: Two decades after the Australian-led peacekeeping force served in East Timor, veterans still carry the mental scars. A unique tour called Timor Awakening attempts to help them reckon with their trauma.... more
19 Sep: Mental health issues are driving Australians to visit their GP more than any other health concern, but GPs say they're struggling to keep up with demand because mental healthcare is complex and often requires more time than a standard consultation allows.... more
19 Sep: As thick plumes of smoke blanketed Brazil's most populous city, global attention turned to the Amazon rainforest. But one month on, the fires are still burning.... more
