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Homelessness system buckling under pressure of demand

Homelessness system buckling under pressure of demand

Homelessness services are experiencing a surge in people needing help, with a marked increase in women and their children reaching out for support.

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fielded questions from a group of young Australians soon to be kicked off the most popular social media platforms.

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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.

Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

Cross-intimate partner violence cases on the rise

Two studies drilling down on gender bias when police lay charges have found family violence cases in which authorities charge both parties are increasing.

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.

Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated

Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated

Equality advocates are rejoicing after nation-leading laws allowing men convicted of homosexuality under former laws passed a state parliament.

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Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

Illicit cigarettes surge clouds modest spending lift

A 0.2 per cent rise in household spending in September would have been twice as strong if not for a fall in legal tobacco sales, according to official figures.

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia can help solve a complex and growing challenge without spending vast sums harming people to deter others, the Human Rights Commission president says.

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Toxic online attitudes are affecting the next generation of Australian men but there are strategies parents can use to assist boys to navigate the online world.

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

Love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.

Time for change in education around 'date rape' drug

Time for change in education around 'date rape' drug

Time for change in education around 'date rape' drug

Time for change in education around 'date rape' drug

Rising numbers of women and regional Australians are ending up in hospital due to overdosing on a party drug with experts worried about the way it is discussed.

Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose concerns have prompted expanded access to a potentially life-saving medication, enabling licensed venues to keep naloxone on hand.

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.

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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.

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.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

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Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies

The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.

Rural disadvantage deepens as care workers priced out

Workers supporting vulnerable people in regional Australia are being pushed out of the housing market, sometimes vying for homes alongside high-paid miners.

Arrests made as women's rights rally draws opposition

Police and protesters have clashed and four people have been arrested as pro-trans activists staged a counter-demonstration against a Women Will Speak rally.

Body image concerns as teens seek health advice online

Australian teenagers are seeking out health information from social media but more than a third of those surveyed say it is impacting their body image.

'Project-by-project' moves toward lofty housing target

Australians have been told the housing crisis can't be solved in one fell swoop as brand new inner-city homes are opened for people on low incomes.

Households spending on non-essentials as pressures ease

An easing in household financial pressures is helping fuel spending with consumers forking out more on recreation, culture and food, fresh stats show.

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