It’s Monday. Here are four wholesome stories to start the week off on a positive note.⁠
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After all, when it comes to living a balanced life, finding bright spots may be just as important as uncovering blind spots.

It’s Monday. Here are four wholesome stories to start the week off on a positive note.⁠
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After all, when it comes to living a balanced life, finding bright spots may be just as important as uncovering blind spots.

Advocates say gender-based violence is being ignored during the election campaign.

Angela Lynch, executive officer of the Queensland Sexual Assault Network, told Radio National Breakfast that there has been silence.

"It sends a message to our community, because it hasn't been a priority, that it's really not a national priority as [previously] stated," she said.

Australia's two major political parties may be "resting on their commitment to the national plan", the domestic violence prevention advocate added.

While she said a national plan is important in providing "a blueprint for action", she underlined that it is "simply not enough".

"We know that the violence is increasing. We know that the reports of rape and sexual violence are increasing every year.

"Four women were killed last week in relation to gender-based violence.

"We really need to double down on our efforts … we need to find new solutions if we're going to end this in a generation, which both parties and all governments around Australia have promised."

Family and domestic violence support services:
If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0
Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
DV Connect Women's Line: 1800 811 811
13 YARN 13 92 76
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Headspace: 1800 650 890
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14

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POWER can blind a nation and enrich a DICTATOR. MOBUTU SESE SEKO ruled CONGO for 32 long years, amassing an estimated $15 BILLION while millions suffered. He supervised the tragic death of PATRICE LUMUMBA — one of AFRICA’s brightest hopes — with the hidden blessing of the USA and Western ALLIES. It’s a painful reminder that the WEST’S true interest was never DEMOCRACY but CONTROL and PROFIT. (Source: BBC Africa, Al Jazeera Archives)

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