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Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has told a Melbourne audience she's found a sense of purpose giving young people a platform to share concerns about the planet.

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Stars and politicians join the fight against poverty

Stars and politicians join the fight against poverty

Melbourne will host a summit to drive innovation in cutting extreme poverty next month, with a who's-who of politics and entertainment taking part.

Price of failure isn't just money, it's lives: Albanese

Price of failure isn't just money, it's lives: Albanese

The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.

Jobless being 'churned' through employment system

Jobless being 'churned' through employment system

Australia's employment system is failing to help those it should be serving who are increasingly being subject to "draconian" conditions, according to a report.

Surge in households seeking support as Christmas looms

Surge in households seeking support as Christmas looms

Vulnerable West Australian and Tasmanian households are struggling to afford the basics amid cost of living and housing crises, new reports say.

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Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

The WA government will spend $24.4 million helping tenants at risk of eviction from private rentals keep a roof over their heads with payments of up to $5000.

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

A senate inquiry into poverty has heard from a range of First Nations representatives about how Indigenous people are frequently excluded by the system.

Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Rental prices are skyrocketing in Perth as home vacancy rates plummet amid chronic housing supply shortages and unprecedented demand for homelessness services.

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Cost of living crisis a double whammy as poor pay more

Australians on lower incomes often pay more for the same basic essentials due to being less able to shop around or buy in bulk, a new report has found.

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

The government's economic inclusion advisory committee doesn't go far enough on poverty, says a Greens senator who wants a new commission to tackle the issue.

Neglect of autistic teens 'should never have happened'

Neglect of autistic teens 'should never have happened'

Neglect of autistic teens 'should never have happened'

Neglect of autistic teens 'should never have happened'

An inquiry report on autistic teens found living in squalor has prompted an apology and pledge to consider changes after what "should never have happened".

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

The devastating extent of poverty in Australia has been laid bare, with the nation's charities reporting people are struggling to survive.

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Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare advocates say while every extra dollar of government support helps vulnerable Australians, payments are still inadequate to keep up with rising costs.

Cycle of poverty leaves thousands of children hungry

About 17 per cent of WA children live with food insecurity, with those from low-income Indigenous and refugee families the most likely to suffer, a report says

Push to redirect Vic COVID-19 debt taxes, future fund

The Victorian Greens will move changes to tax legislation to convert controversial COVID-19 debt levies and a $7.9 billion fund to address poverty and housing.

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