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‘Not safe to run in the dark’: how inadequate lighting in public spaces is creating barriers for women
Women limit exercise and commuting because of poor nighttime lighting, research shows
When Claire Watson moved to Sydney in 2022, the keen runner was excited to try out the famed track around the city’s vast, picturesque Centennial Park.
But when the 29-year-old turned up for her first run shortly after 6am before work one morning, she was stunned.
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Public inquiries not delivering change, report warns
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'There should be outrage' over violence against women
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Women dominate 2024 Booker Prize shortlist
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Letter: UK national renewal requires step change in public investment
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Why Some Christians Don’t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools
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