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Young Australians buy shares as property dream fades

Young Australians buy shares as property dream fades

Australia's wealth landscape is changing, and younger Australians are increasingly looking to markets to secure their financial future.

'Socially isolating': one in seven living in poverty

'Socially isolating': one in seven living in poverty

'Socially isolating': one in seven living in poverty

'Socially isolating': one in seven living in poverty

Charities and social services are calling for urgent action after a study showed one in seven Australians are living in poverty.

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

A state government has defended its pet AFL stadium project after a damning report recommended the waterfront venue not go ahead.

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'Unrelenting' demands leave single mothers voiceless

'Unrelenting' demands leave single mothers voiceless

Single mothers say they feel voiceless in discussions about policies that impact their lives as many struggle financially with competing pressures of mothering.

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Defence veteran suicide rate falls to 10-year low

Death rates among former and serving ADF members have dropped as the recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide come into effect.

'Village' support for families key to raising children

'Village' support for families key to raising children

Vulnerable families and those under financial pressure have less access to community supports that can alleviate the stress of parenting, a report has found.

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Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green

Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

Victims' Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle

A state's Victims' Commissioner has resigned after damning findings from a review into a domestic violence helpline.

'Wake-up call': the cohorts driving record drownings

'Wake-up call': the cohorts driving record drownings

'Wake-up call': the cohorts driving record drownings

'Wake-up call': the cohorts driving record drownings

Australia’s drowning deaths have hit a sobering new high, with two at-risk groups accounting for an alarming number of incidents.

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

Women face bullying, harassment for blowing the whistle

People exposing wrongdoing are facing reprisals such as losing their jobs or being bullied and harassed, sparking calls for better whistleblower protections.

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.

'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

'Toxic' culture at DNA lab adds to backlog of problems

Ongoing problems at a beleaguered DNA lab have been laid bare by a former Federal Bureau of Investigation expert.

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Australia, Indonesia urged to deepen ties amid threats

Australia and Indonesia should take their relationship to the next level to combat a trio of key threats, with the aim to include other nations in the region.

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics with a report claiming Brisbane Games projects may not be delivered on time by an ailing construction industry.

Jeju Air jet 'still had working engine' when it crashed

A South Korean jet's right engine still had enough power for flight when it crashed during an emergency landing, killing 179 people, investigators say.

Powerbrokers cut as 2032 Olympics committee streamlined

Brisbane's Olympic Games organising committee has cut 10 members, including powerbrokers and Olympians, after a 100-day review said it should be streamlined.

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Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

A median growth superannuation fund posted a return of 10.5 per cent last financial year, taking their three-year performance to over 30 per cent.

Aussie acts find global listeners but AI worries linger

Data from music streaming giant Spotify reveals Australian artists are more globally popular than ever, but can they compete with the all-powerful algorithm?

Labor's pork-barrelling answer managed 'effectively'

Pork-barrelling, slush-fund and vote-buying claims trailing a $37.2 million taxpayer-funded program for years have been hosed down in an independent audit.

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

Study reveals factors for men's violence against women

An Australian-first study has revealed the risk factors that can influence men's violent behaviour, including paternal relationships and mental health.

Australia urged to spend big while green iron is hot

Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.

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