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Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.

'It is 2023': Schools minister pans same-sex formal ban

'It is 2023': Schools minister pans same-sex formal ban

'It is 2023': Schools minister pans same-sex formal ban

'It is 2023': Schools minister pans same-sex formal ban

School students should not face discrimination on the basis of their sexuality, says the man overseeing the bulk of public funding for Catholic schools.

From spoilt and selfish to valued: new verdict on kids

From spoilt and selfish to valued: new verdict on kids

From spoilt and selfish to valued: new verdict on kids

From spoilt and selfish to valued: new verdict on kids

Adults are seeing Australian children in a new light, in a dramatic shift from descriptions of spoilt, selfish and lazy that prevailed just seven years ago.

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Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

The consumer watchdog has found mobile companies face several commercial barriers to expanding coverage in the bush.

Businesses urged to step up for disability inequality

Businesses urged to step up for disability inequality

With inequality persisting for Australians living with disabilities, businesses are being urged to do their part and create more inclusive workplaces.

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

After a week of silence, Indigenous voice campaigners have accused referendum 'no' voters of committing a "shameful act" in rejecting the constitutional change.

Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Difficulties accessing dental care means survivors of domestic violence may be forced to live without teeth for years while on waitlists for dentures.

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Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders are urging the Australian government to continue to advocate for the release of hundreds of people being held hostage in Gaza.

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally

All hate speech, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, must be condemned, the foreign minister says as Israel-Palestine tensions simmer in Australia.

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police seek CBD protesters as more marches planned

Police have released images of a man they are seeking from pro-Palestine protests in Sydney's CBD after violent scenes.

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

As hundreds prepare to walk a week in a rough sleeper's shoes, a charity warns rising costs and climate change are making life on the streets even tougher.

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Disability advocates have welcomed the release of a landmark report into failures in the sector and vow to use it to start a journey towards a fairer society.

Country students carry heavy burden as costs rise

Country students carry heavy burden as costs rise

Country students carry heavy burden as costs rise

Country students carry heavy burden as costs rise

University students from rural areas are being pushed to the brink as they work full-time hours to support their studies and manage rising costs.

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Junee fought back when the Commonwealth Bank prepared to close the only bank in the NSW Riverina town, an inquiry has been told.

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Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Increasing branch closures across rural Australia have raised the possibility of forcing banks to operate a minimum number of country outlets.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Face-to-face banking is part of the social fabric in Tasmania's regions, which have ageing populations and low levels of literacy, an inquiry has been told.

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.

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Shorten sure on reining NDIS spend without means test

The NDIS minister has called means testing disability support a "lazy reform" as the government works to make the scheme financially sustainable.

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

Seven former players have launched a class action lawsuit against the AFL, alleging years of racism tolerated within the sport left them with severe trauma.

Crackdown on K’gari over human-dingo interactions

More money will be spent by the Queensland government to educate the public about dingoes on K’gari, with concerns growing over the number of interactions.

Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Authorities warn fentanyl has the potential to devastate Victoria, though there are no plans for police to carry life-saving medication for overdose treatment.

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Rural Australia is the engine room of the national economy, but little profit is returned for crucial services like healthcare, a conference has been told.

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Regional Australians may recognise their own concerns about health, education and housing equity in the voice debate, a youth advocate says.

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