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'On edge': vote imminent on greyhound racing's future

'On edge': vote imminent on greyhound racing's future

Final pitches are being made from both sides of the fence ahead of a parliamentary vote to phase-out greyhound racing by mid-2029.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help

The online generation is using artificial intelligence more and more, increasingly trusting the technology with friendship and mental health support.

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NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

As the government debates how to rein in the spiralling cost of the NDIS, advocates say the disability community is struggling with the uncertainty.

Grace Tame's foundation closes citing funding issues

Grace Tame's foundation closes citing funding issues

The Grace Tame Foundation, set up by the former Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor, has announced it is closing.

More young people like social media ban than oppose it

More young people like social media ban than oppose it

Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

A children's storybook aims to offer hope to young people navigating grief and trauma following domestic tragedies.

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States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms

One state government's parliament already had a motion banning in-stadium gambling advertisements on the books, beating Canberra to the punch.

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack's "soul crushing" doping scandal has sparked her involvement in a campaign against risky drinking by young women.

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Call to label domestic violence a public health crisis

Historic dismissal of gendered violence has meant it has not been prioritised as a public health issue but a Melbourne medical student wants to change that.

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia to remain vigilant on gender equality policy

Australia's gender equality policies are being closely watched by other nations as experts say the focus must be on changing structures that fuel inequality.

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

An unprecedented legal finding that social media giants failed to protect young users from harm could have major ramifications for tech companies in Australia.

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Profiling concerns mount as police plan influx in CBD

Civil rights groups are alarmed over a plan to almost double the number of patrolling police officers in a major city, citing fears of increased profiling.

Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Lunchbox staples prove costly for families

Classic school snacks are proving costly for families, with the price of a large basket of everyday lunchbox items varying between supermarket giants.

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Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives

A 20 per cent tax on unhealthy foods could lead to hundreds of thousands of lives being saved and billions in health costs recouped, research reveals.

Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

The failed voice referendum gave Australians permission to be racist, which continues to cause distress for Indigenous people, a health conference has heard.

Double standard claim as refugees plead for urgent help

Refugees are calling for fair treatment, welcoming a decision to grant Iranian women footballers asylum immediately but questioning why they're being ignored.

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Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Winding back the capital gains tax discount could reduce property prices by about four per cent, compared to what they would be under a no-change scenario.

Minister's words to gambling reform advocate 'shocking'

Advocates and crossbenchers are outraged after the communications minister made a dismissive comment to a former gambling addict pushing for reform.

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

Five years on from the historic March 4 Justice, organiser Janine Hendry reflects on the impacts of the protests and the challenges that remain.

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

Family plea for justice as hit-and-run goes unpunished

Police and the family of a Solomon Islander killed while walking to work in Australia are seeking answers almost a year after his death.

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