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Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

Australians are moving further away from cities in pursuit of available jobs and housing, as more people leave Sydney than any other capital.

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

Warning of lingering harm amid rural pediatric squeeze

The children's health charity Royal Far West is warning of worsening complex developmental conditions as families wait years to see specialists.

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Sexual assault experts, survivor advocates and support services will appear before a senate committee examining reforms to improve consent laws and education.

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Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare safety net compared to a 'parachute with holes'

Welfare advocates say while every extra dollar of government support helps vulnerable Australians, payments are still inadequate to keep up with rising costs.

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

One state has recognised asexual, aromantic and agender people by including the letter 'A' in its acronym indicating diversity of sexuality and gender.

Cashless gaming trial up and running within months

Cashless gaming trial up and running within months

Hundreds of poker machines will go cashless in a one-year trial as part of the NSW Labor government's gambling reform package.

Community steps in to save wellness centre for soldiers

Community steps in to save wellness centre for soldiers

A wellness centre for veterans and first responders has gone from contending with a $400,000 shortfall to potentially being debt-free in a matter of days.

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'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

'Unprecedented' demand for meals, federal inquiry told

A Senate inquiry examining cost of living pressures has been told some charities are experiencing an unprecedented demand for meals.

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

Surge in young children being targeted by cyber bullies

The eSafety Commissioner's latest report shows a rapidly rising number of cyber bullying complaints from children aged under 14.

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Commonwealth Bank has committed to no regional closures until 2026, but has flagged more "multi-channel" branches with reduced in-person banking hours.

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

Centre for soldiers fights to keep Wagga Wagga site

A wellness centre providing vital treatment for veterans and first responders in Wagga Wagga faces falling short of its goal to keep its site in regional NSW.

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Iconic significant sites in and around the northern NSW tourist mecca of Byron Bay could be given Aboriginal names, following a community consultation process.

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

The island state has locked in reforms banning the Nazi salute and symbol in a move the government says sends a clear message against hate.

Qld plans to ban five dangerous dog breeds

Qld plans to ban five dangerous dog breeds

Qld plans to ban five dangerous dog breeds

Qld plans to ban five dangerous dog breeds

Queensland plans to ban dangerous dog breeds and introduce jail terms of up to five years in an attempt to tackle the increasing number of dog attacks.

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'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

Regional towns are faced with more rough sleepers amid a national housing crisis as new data shows nearly 40,000 people experience long-term homelessness.

A 'wake-up call' for rural health after $6.5b shortfall

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is calling on governments to tackle health inequity by incentivising doctors to live and work in the bush.

Spike in NSW homeless: 'We need to do better'

A year-long rental diary freeze, will be introduced to combat homelessness in NSW as the number of people sleeping rough spikes as temperatures plunge.

Turfing brick cottages for units made easier in NSW

Bypassing council approval for new housing developments will be opened to more builders in NSW as the state tries to address a chronic housing shortage.

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NSW to redevelop public housing in inner Sydney

The NSW government is redeveloping public housing in inner Sydney to accommodate more people, as the numbers of those sleeping rough in the CBD soars.

Wildflower project breaking the cycle garden by garden

An inspired Matthew Coe is helping young Aboriginal people find meaningful employment through his social enterprise, creating native green spaces at Wildflower.

Public housing needed as charities face surge in demand

Staff at Sydney's Wayside Chapel are calling for an increase in public housing, saying those in need are spending almost all their income on rent.

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.

'Praying helps' make a phone call in regional Australia

Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.

Call for justice after damning Vic mental health report

The Victorian government has refused to say whether it will accept recommendations from a damning report into the state's flawed mental health system.

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.

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