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Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Household spending 'surprisingly soft' despite tax cuts

Australians are still watching their pennies even as consumers report more confidence in the future state of their finances.

Drug summit damage control amid 'box-ticking' fear

Drug summit damage control amid 'box-ticking' fear

Drug summit damage control amid 'box-ticking' fear

Drug summit damage control amid 'box-ticking' fear

The NSW government has tried to hose down concerns that a once-in-a-generation drug reform summit may be a 'box-ticking' exercise.

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Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs

A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

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Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't

Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't

Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't

Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't

Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

As tent cities for the homeless in Australia's fastest-growing city have their power cut off, an advocate has cautioned against oversimplifying the issue.

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Off the scale: intruder crashes campaign crime pitch

Accused of being a policy chameleon, Queensland's opposition leader has stared down a scaly interloper while talking tough on crime on the campaign trail.

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry

Advocates and survivors of historical forced adoption practices in WA are disappointed with the Cook government's response to a damning inquiry report.

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

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.

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.

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Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Stolen Generations survivors are calling for Kinchela Boys Home to become a place of truth-telling and healing on the institution's 100th anniversary.

Premier backs white privilege course for justice staff

Victoria's premier has bristled at criticism of state justice department staff being offered the opportunity to learn about the concept of white privilege.

Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.

'Lasting change' needed one year from referendum defeat

One year on from the voice referendum defeat the prime minister says the government is focused on "practical reconciliation".

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Police break up 'hateful' white supremacist protest

Police have broken up a "hateful" white supremacist demonstration where a Neo-Nazi ranted that "third-world" labour was replacing local jobs.

Australia leads world in slaying social media 'monster'

Australia will lead the world in cleaning up the mess that has made social media an urgent health crisis for children, a US expert says.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.

Not child's play: parents' mental health fears for kids

The majority of Australian parents and close family members have concerns about their child's mental health, but many are uncomfortable to speak about it.

Child support debts forcing mums to pursue violent exes

Women are being forced to chase their abusive former partners for child support payments by a system anti-violence campaigners say is failing.

PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

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