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Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation

Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation

As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people.

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Consent education hits screens in fresh initiative

Australia is leading the way in consent education and a suite of resources aims to ensure young people can access information in a format that suits them.

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.

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'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

'This is really scary': farmers battle historic drought

While parts of Australia battle floods, farmers in the nation's south are selling off stock, abandoning crops and pleading for help as drought deepens.

Surprise as Australians found swearing less than others

Surprise as Australians found swearing less than others

Brits and Americans use foul language the most online, according to a study whose lead researcher says Australians save their potty mouths for the real world.

Surging number of Aussies stuck in 'prison of poverty'

Surging number of Aussies stuck in 'prison of poverty'

New research highlights the desperation of Australia’s most vulnerable people, with more than half of those surveyed admitting to skipping meals.

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Significant changes have come into effect for millions of renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.

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Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

A new leadership network aims to help Australian companies and organisations reap the benefits of gender diversity, including the potential to boost profits.

Push to end 'doomsday' turning kids into homeless youth

Push to end 'doomsday' turning kids into homeless youth

Push to end 'doomsday' turning kids into homeless youth

Push to end 'doomsday' turning kids into homeless youth

Young adults are coming out of state care only to join the ranks of homeless, unemployed and mentally unwell due to a lack of pathways, welfare advocates say.

'Men keep killing us': nationwide rallies plea for help

'Men keep killing us': nationwide rallies plea for help

'Men keep killing us': nationwide rallies plea for help

'Men keep killing us': nationwide rallies plea for help

From Brisbane to Perth, tens of thousands have rallied across the nation calling for urgent action to end gendered violence.

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

Trans people 'attacked by same groups targeting Jews'

The head of a prominent inquiry into gay hate crimes will probe protections for vulnerable communities after a change based on race and religion in February.

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Nowhere to go for homeless evicted from city park

Rough sleepers were given 30 minutes to vacate a city park encampment but provided no alternative accommodation in a move described as cruel by one councillor.

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Plans to ensure access to abortion and expand access to medical terminations have caused splits within major parties and a "insensitive" comparison to Nazis.

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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

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

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.

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.

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'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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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