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Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge

Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge

The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court.

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Talking and tinkering townsfolk make for more wellbeing

Small communities are the key to a good life, according to a national survey that shows Australians are reporting greater overall wellbeing.

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Billions in unworn clothes hanging in Aussie wardrobes

Billions in unworn clothes hanging in Aussie wardrobes

The hidden fashion fortune hiding in wardrobes across Australia is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars.

Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title

Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title

Prince Andrew has stopped using his remaining titles and honours and will no longer be known as the Duke of York, completing his banishment from royal life.

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Ahead of World Menopause Day, workplaces are being called on to ensure they have supports and structures in place for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

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Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.

Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care

Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care

Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care

Rural mums forced to travel 500km for miscarriage care

Women in remote areas are 1.6 times more likely to suffer perinatal loss, prompting calls for national standards in care to overcome the tyranny of distance.

Homes getting harder to find for women fleeing violence

Homes getting harder to find for women fleeing violence

Homes getting harder to find for women fleeing violence

Homes getting harder to find for women fleeing violence

Australians are being urged to recognise the link between domestic violence and homelessness, an issue impacting more than 65,000 women each year.

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Masked trio sought over Hamas graffiti 'propaganda'

Grainy images have been released of three men suspected of painting pro-terrorist slogans on the anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Content creators have inspired many young Australians to take up trades, but a social media ban could throw a spanner in the works.

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

The bush needs a bigger stake in decisions affecting the future of the nation if it is to become home to nearly half the population, research shows.

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Judge asks if Opera House Palestine rally a 'good idea'

A pro-Palestinian group and NSW Police have been urged to co-operate ahead of a planned protest expected to attract 100,000 people outside Sydney Opera House.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

'Living in a box': farm workers reveal dire conditions

Migrant workers are living in "dire" cramped conditions and face racism in rural towns, as researchers call to change visa conditions leaving them vulnerable.

'Decades of neglect': 'dire' state housing picture

Two years on from the inception of a target to build 800,000 homes in a decade, data illustrates the "dire" housing picture continuing to confront one state.

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Gambling harms more pronounced as online betting jumps

Online gambling has increased substantially, with young men and people experiencing psychological distress and loneliness at higher risk of problem betting.

Child protection systems 'failing' Indigenous children

More Indigenous children placed in out-of-home care should be reunited with family to improve their outcomes, says a peak body urging governments to step up.

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

Class action aims to expose controversial work scheme

Indigenous people in remote areas had to work more hours to receive the same pay as someone on work for the dole payments in the city, a class action claims.

'Frustrating' chronic condition impacting Aussie women

Migraine sufferers say the condition is not "just a headache" and requires national attention because one in three Australian women is living with them.

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

'Only getting worse': left-field housing fix floated

Co-operative housing has been touted as the "missing piece" of Australia's housing affordability puzzle as the dream of ownership slips away for a generation.

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