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Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products

Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products

More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows.

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk

Economic pressures and personal and family relationship breakdowns are still the leading causes of distress for Australians but loneliness is rising.

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App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

Australians with a disability will be able to simplify the process of finding out just how accessible given venues are thanks to a revolutionary new app.

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Experts are warning an incoming social media ban could push children, particularly boys, towards consuming harmful content in secret.

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Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat

Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat

Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat

Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat

One in three people say cost-of-living pressures feel worse than last year as Australians struggle to afford shoes and other basic items.

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Middle-aged Australian women who are lonely are more at risk of early death, with researchers calling for public awareness to destigmatise loneliness.

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

An independent candidate challenging a minister is pointing to Labor's silence on a mass grave found in Gaza as a double standard that ignores injustices.

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

A survey of more than 2000 Australians has revealed attitudes towards gender equality are split in half.

Mosque distances itself from Dutton as comments divide

Mosque distances itself from Dutton as comments divide

Mosque distances itself from Dutton as comments divide

Mosque distances itself from Dutton as comments divide

The coalition needs to win back multicultural communities in key seats but the opposition leader's strong rhetoric on immigration could come back to bite him.

First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge

First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge

First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge

First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge

First homebuyers and renters struggling to find a home are being offered some hope in a budget that bakes in $33 billion in measures to improve affordability.

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.

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No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

A funding boost for all-terrain wheelchairs and inclusive spaces is set to help enable more people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors.

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Indigenous people and their supporters have marched in streets across Australia to protest Australia Day, saying January 26 is a day of mourning.

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

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Chatbot therapy: can generative AI treat loneliness?

Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.

Loneliness epidemic among older and younger Australians

An epidemic of loneliness has spawned a host of poor health outcomes for Australians with urgent preventative measures needed, an inquiry has been told.

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

The eSafety Commission spent $60,000 battling Elon Musk's social network X over footage of a terrorist attack, a Senate committee has been told.

Renewed push for 'cruel, wasteful' dying law shakeup

Terminally ill Australians face 'cruel' restrictions on peacefully ending their lives according to Andrew Denton, as 'gag laws' come under scrutiny.

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.

Greens plan to end menopause treatment horror stories

The Greens want millions of dollars funnelled into ensuring health professionals better understand menopause and making its treatment more affordable.

Healthy jobs numbers to keep RBA on the sidelines

Australia's economy may be limping along but jobs are still going, although mostly part-time gigs and predominantly roles in the public sector.

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