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Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

Famed legal name found to be paranoid killer

An agitated man accused of a violent stabbing murder denied raping or touching kids and claimed he heard voices when police arrived to make their arrest.

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

Reprieve for man after explicit death threat to PM

A man who went on a two-month spree of posting racist, violent and homophobic threats on social media has been told his actions have no place in Australia.

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

Changes in the way newsrooms report on mass casualties have been proposed after the loved ones of victims of a stabbing spree were re-traumatised by coverage.

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Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations

Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations

Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.

Emergency services learn quick lessons from stabbing

Emergency services learn quick lessons from stabbing

A lack of communication between police and paramedics during the Bondi Junction mass stabbing was a "near miss" but improvements have already been fruitful.

Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare

Hope out of tragedy as mass stabbing lessons laid bare

The husband of a woman killed in a shopping mall stabbing spree says lives will be saved by improvements suggested after an inquest into the mass killing.

Grandma accused of killing boys waiting on psych report

Grandma accused of killing boys waiting on psych report

Lawyers are waiting for a mental health report assessing a woman accused of murdering her two young grandsons, with her case briefly mentioned in court.

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Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?

No one relishes flicking on the laptop on the first day back after the Christmas break but when are January blues really a sign of greater dissatisfaction?

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

One-size-fits-all approach failing to treat depression

A groundbreaking study reveals new clues about why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, prompting the need for more personalised treatments.

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Lived experience of mental health challenges is being used as the primary tool to connect with boys and young men facing their own difficulties.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges

Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses.

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Family pain as mum jailed for 'suitcase murder' of kids

Close relatives of a woman jailed for murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases told a New Zealand court of their deep pain at the tragedy.

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

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'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight

Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns.

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments

Australia’s public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.

Australian views of mental health mapped for first time

A majority of Australians believe the nation is facing a mental health crisis, but a study reveals the divergence of their beliefs on the topic.

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Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

Mum sedated four times by medics before overdose death

A "pleasantly psychotic" woman seeking treatment for mental illness was sedated four times in a day by health staff before she died, an inquest has been told.

Black hole looms as workers comp scheme expands

Victims of bullying and sexual harassment can now seek redress under Australia's largest workers compensation scheme, but questions remain about its viability.

Over half of Aussie men meet criteria for loneliness

With a growing number of Australian men suffering the effects of loneliness, a "meet a mate" campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of connection.

Agent buys cut-price home of retiree with Alzheimer's

A real estate agent has been suspended after buying an vulnerable man's home at $500,000 below market value, despite claims she was doing the "right thing".

Gambling harm impacting mental health and relationships

Gambling rates are on the rise in Australia with the practice linked to serious issues including suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and financial stress.

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

Government debt collectors and other staff will have to put suicide prevention front of mind under laws to prompt practical change and save lives.

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