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Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium

Modelling has pointed to the financial importance of a new stadium to the Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028.

Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect

Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect

Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect

Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect

A new Australian book offers insight, humour, comfort and hope to anyone who has faced physical or mental illness, and those who care for them.

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Linda Kelly-Lawless has been campaigning for more than six years for the Catholic Church to recognise that she is the daughter of an Australian priest.

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Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

'Living week-to-week': doctors struggle to stay rural

'Living week-to-week': doctors struggle to stay rural

Better access to childcare, financial incentives and support for doctors' families would help recruit more medicos to the bush, according to a national survey.

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.

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.

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UK's top court rules 'woman' refers to biological sex

UK's top court rules 'woman' refers to biological sex

UK's top court rules 'woman' refers to biological sex

UK's top court rules 'woman' refers to biological sex

Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision “does not remove protection from trans people”.

'Woman' refers to biological sex, top UK court rules

'Woman' refers to biological sex, top UK court rules

'Woman' refers to biological sex, top UK court rules

'Woman' refers to biological sex, top UK court rules

Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision “does not remove protection from trans people”.

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Stadium legal advice 'politicised', opponents claim

Opponents of a new AFL stadium have queried legal advice relied on by a government to fast-track the project in parliament.

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Australia has made significant strides to improve gender equity and increase female participation but the Reserve Bank's head says there is more to be done.

Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near established transport and amenities.

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Men's behaviour change programs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system to combat domestic violence, experts say.

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.

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Man behind hate crime at war memorial 'not malicious'

A man has revealed why he inked his body with Nazi swastikas and slogans such as "white pride", and sat in front of a war memorial.

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app users have been warned of a rising trend in sexual assaults once people meet in person, with police urging victims to report the offences.

Turning point as campaign hits family work-life balance

The Liberals' work-from-home policy reversal comes as academics call on government to allow greater flexibility in balancing employment, care and families.

Australians enlisted to help flush out hidden dunnies

Dunno where to find the dunny? Australians are being called on to flush out the nation's best-kept secret - the elusive public toilet.

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Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.

Teenage ailments linked to poor diets and bad habits

An Australian-first study has linked teen chronic diseases and developmental conditions to lifestyle factors ranging from poor diets to excess screen time.

Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan

Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build.

Andrew Tate's ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit

Andrew Tate is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery.

Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets

Chants filled the streets, grabbing the attention of city workers as activists marched in faux blood-drenched clothes, calling for an end to slaughterhouses.

Homecoming for Indigenous remains and shell necklace

The remains of a young Aboriginal man and a shell necklace kept at two northern hemisphere universities have been returned to their traditional owners.

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