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Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

A lack of housing and job recruitment difficulties are hampering bold ambitions for prosperous regions, the Regional Australia Institute says.

Kylie Minogue: It's not cool to be ageist

Kylie Minogue: It's not cool to be ageist

Kylie Minogue: It's not cool to be ageist

Kylie Minogue: It's not cool to be ageist

In an interview with the Radio Times, Kylie Minogue says she is surprised her single Padam Padam was picked by "youth-orientated" radio.

Cop used neck hold 'for first time' before man's death

Cop used neck hold 'for first time' before man's death

Cop used neck hold 'for first time' before man's death

Cop used neck hold 'for first time' before man's death

An inquest has been shown footage of police placing an Indigenous man in what his family's solicitor called a "choke hold" not long before he died.

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Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

The government's economic inclusion advisory committee doesn't go far enough on poverty, says a Greens senator who wants a new commission to tackle the issue.

Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system

Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system

The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.

Funding to boost NT domestic violence support services

Funding to boost NT domestic violence support services

Extra funding will allow domestic violence support groups in central Australia to provide more emergency accommodation and services to women and children.

CWA speaks up for neurodiversity in women and girls

CWA speaks up for neurodiversity in women and girls

The NSW CWA is raising awareness of neurodiversity after one of its members said a late ADHD diagnosis left her grieving for the person she could have been.

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Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

Killings spark call for swift action on family violence

In the wake of recent killings, survivors of domestic violence have met with the premier and senior police demanding greater action and support for victims.

Bush maternity decline a red flag for rural health care

Bush maternity decline a red flag for rural health care

Bush maternity decline a red flag for rural health care

Bush maternity decline a red flag for rural health care

Doctors warn the loss of regional maternity services are often followed by the closure of other critical healthcare facilities and pose a problem for everyone.

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Statue of divisive premier to fall after council vote

Hobart City Council has approved an application to remove the statue of a former premier who mutilated the body of an Aboriginal man in the 1800s.

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

Reform call as NAPLAN reveals city-country learning gap

A big divide in numeracy and literacy between country and city students makes it "blisteringly clear" reform is needed to improve education, the minister says.

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

Betting ban register a sure thing for problem gamblers

A new register will give Australians most at risk of gambling harm the support they need to self-exclude from wagering as calls grow to expand the service.

Nazi salute banned, jail penalties in Australian first

Nazi salute banned, jail penalties in Australian first

Nazi salute banned, jail penalties in Australian first

Nazi salute banned, jail penalties in Australian first

Tasmania has become the first state to outlaw the Nazi salute, which can be penalised by imprisonment after legislation passed the state's upper house.

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ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint

The nation's statistics agency has expressed regret after LGBTQI community members felt invisible and excluded when completing the 2021 census.

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Housing will top the agenda for national cabinet when it meets on Wednesday and government leaders are facing pressure to address a growing rental crisis.

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.

Average NSW social housing wait nearly two years

New data shows NSW's social housing wait list has fallen but new applicants not needing priority assistance can expect to wait until June 2025.

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Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

A Woodside executive says the company's boss has been shaken by an alleged attempt to stage a protest at her Perth home.

Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand

The number of people seeking support from homelessness services has soared, with high rents and record-low vacancy rates part of the problem.

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Land-lease agreements in regional areas, co-operative housing and vertical villages could help solve rising housing stress for older low-income earners.

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

Victorian bail reforms could be delayed despite the partner of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson and legal advocates declaring the changes are extremely urgent.

Liberals won't stand in the way of welfare rise: Dutton

Despite the opposition saying the money would be better spent on incentivising work, it won't stand against a rise in benefit payments for welfare recipients.

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.

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