Friday, March 24 - An emotional day in Canberra; the seeds of life in space; beach rescue bravery; and learning leadership from a horse.

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Today’s Quick Links:

More details on the Voice to Parliament:

https://voice.niaa.gov.au/

Tasmanian Rural Women’s Award recognises horse-learning entrepreneur Melissa Dunaim: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-22/tasmanian-rural-womens-award-melissa-duniam-winner-horse-course/102128100

Meet the brave beach rescuers:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/bravery-medals-award-for-beach-surf-rescue-ballina/102127898

Dig Deeper:

Full press conference announcing the Voice referendum wording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dwC0xmBCKA

The “Yes” campaign website:

https://yes23.com.au/

What we know so far about “No” campaigns:

https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/heres-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-no-campaigns/hx8g3m7is

Full scientific publication on uracil found in space:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36904-3

Seven horse facial expressions and what they mean: https://www.primestables.co.uk/blog/7-horse-facial-expressions-mean/

Understanding your horse’s body language: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/horses/behaviour/bodylanguage

Greeting customs from around the world and how to do them properly: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/greeting-customs-around-the-world

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