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Super tax on paper gains axed

A change of mind due to “genuine” feedback and 6 calls with former PM Paul Keating were given as reasons...

10-15
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Teenagers find loopholes as social media ban looms

As the deadline looms for the ban of under 16’s on social media, teenagers have been sharing advice online on...

10-15
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How findings of unusual red rocks are changing the way fossils are found in Australia

At a location known as McGraths Flat, paleontologists and geologists from the Australian Museum Research Institute have uncovered fossils that...

10-15
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Nearly six million Australians face digital exclusion

Nearly six million Australians are being left behind by the country’s rapid shift to digital technology, according to new research....

10-14
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Students demand government action over detained academic in Saudi Arabia

A group of Monash university students are demanding action from the Australian Government over the ongoing detention of an Australian...

10-14
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Victorian Multicultural Review launched

The Victorian Multicultural Review was launched at the end of September, revealing the state of social cohesion in the state....

10-14
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ACF challenging North West Shelf approval at the Federal court

The Australian Conservation Foundation is challenging the North West Shelf approval in the Federal court. The reasons for this challenge,...

10-14
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One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds

​​More Australians are falling under the poverty line according to the latest report from the Australian Council of Social Services...

10-13
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Aviation White Paper will improve rights of Australians with a disability

People with disabilities often face a range of systemic barriers when it comes to travelling and navigating the aviation industry....

10-13
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LGBTIQ+ carers face challenges in accessing support

Becoming a carer is complex, but when a carer is part of the LGBTIQ+ community, it’s more challenging than expected. ...

10-13
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QLD Energy Roadmap reveals Longer Commitment to Coal and Gas

Queensland’s coal-fired power stations will operate for at least a decade longer than originally planned, as revealed in the Crisafulli...

10-13
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Canberra’s Floriade wrapping up this weekend

This weekend Australia’s biggest spring celebration is wrapping up in Canberra. Floriade is the biggest gardening event, and this year...

10-10
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Veterans face financial challenges after service

An organisation is helping and supporting veterans to become financially stable after their service in the Australian Defence Force. National...

10-10
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Women at double the risk of depression than men: research

Depression affects around one in six Australians, but women are diagnosed almost twice as often as men. A new international...

10-10
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New policy frameworks to protect vulnerable seasonal workers: report

A research project is exploring new avenues to better protect vulnerable seasonal workers across regional Australia. Many regional seasonal workers...

10-10
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Families panicked about ‘rushed’ roll out of Thriving Kids: survey

Over 1500 families and young people with disability have responded to a nation-wide survey which revealed 80 percent of participants...

10-09
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NSW domestic violence reforms now require offenders to self report on dating profiles

New South Wales has enacted the Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order (SDAPO) scheme aimed at tackling domestic violence, giving police the power...

10-09
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Flawless AI models worsening body image issues

Since the creation of social media algorithms, there has been a decline in body positivity, but could this worsen if...

10-09
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Extreme weather & extreme costs: rethinking climate adaptation in Australia

The recent National Climate Risk Assessment warns of Australia’s increasing climate challenge, showing extreme weather risk are widespread, and likely to...

10-09
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Landline phones making a comeback as customers lose trust in their telcos

In an age dominated by smartphones and high-speed internet, a surprising resurgence is brewing. With the latest triple zero outage,...

10-08
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