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Church reveals 'incredible' $1.49b Victorian land haul

Church reveals 'incredible' $1.49b Victorian land haul

The Anglican Church has told a truth-telling inquiry it owns about $1.49 billion worth of land in Victoria in an "incredible" disparity with Aboriginal people.

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

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Lifeline records busiest day after emotional fortnight

Lifeline records busiest day after emotional fortnight

More than three people a minute sought help from Lifeline amid distress over femicide and domestic violence, as people call for more mental health funding.

Denied parole, Heather became another death in custody

Denied parole, Heather became another death in custody

The family of Heather Calgaret, whose death will be examined in an inquest, say she did not get a fair chance at parole before she died in custody.

Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis

Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis

Support services working on the front lines of violence against women have called for the government to implement long-term solutions to address the scourge.

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Calls are growing for a royal commission into family violence as the NSW opposition floats ankle monitors for men accused of serious domestic violence offences.

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AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

Australia's online safety laws will be scrutinised, with public feedback sought as the debate over the risks of graphic social media content rages.

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

The alleged DV murder of Molly Ticehurst has drawn attention to a crisis in regional Australia as rural men are urged to take a stand against violence.

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.

WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package

WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package

WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package

WA targets family violence with $96.4m funding package

Western Australia will allocate $96.4 million in its upcoming budget to boost the safety and support of victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.

'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".

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Public housing tenants fight to end no-grounds eviction

Two Supreme Court legal challenges in Western Australia could end no-grounds evictions for public housing tenants.

Deepfake porn, AI 'getting away from us', expert warns

A British expert says society chooses to let pornography reflect humanity's worst as technology outpaces attempts at regulation of the out-of-control industry.

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

Victoria's First Peoples minister has defended her government after being criticised for inaction on key recommendations from a truth-telling inquiry.

Youth homelessness rising as housing crisis bites

Hundreds of life-size cut-outs have been erected as a reminder of growing homelessness among Australian children and young people.

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Voters dream of better future for the Solomons

Under the strain of the nation's population tripling in the past 45 years, government services in the Solomon Islands are stretched.

'Harsh reality': homelessness workers ponder quitting

The housing crisis is taking a toll on Victoria's homelessness workers, with a survey indicating more than half are thinking about leaving the sector.

Forget the fruit and veg, pass the choccies and chips

Australians are buying fewer fruits and vegetables and less milk, while chocolate and chip sales have risen in the past five years, according to data.

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.

Child protection system on verge of collapse: workers

The child protection system is on the verge of collapse with vulnerable children increasingly at risk of receiving no care, caseworkers say.

Rights groups welcome review of NSW 'anti-protest' laws

An inquiry will be held into whether laws said to have had a "chilling effect on social progress" remain fit for purpose.

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

The Victorian government has confirmed there will be a state memorial service for youth outreach workers Les Twentyman.

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