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Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Increasing branch closures across rural Australia have raised the possibility of forcing banks to operate a minimum number of country outlets.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Face-to-face banking is part of the social fabric in Tasmania's regions, which have ageing populations and low levels of literacy, an inquiry has been told.

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Dating apps told to take action to protect users

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.

Shorten sure on reining NDIS spend without means test

Shorten sure on reining NDIS spend without means test

The NDIS minister has called means testing disability support a "lazy reform" as the government works to make the scheme financially sustainable.

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

'Sorry doesn't cut it' AFL players launch class action

Seven former players have launched a class action lawsuit against the AFL, alleging years of racism tolerated within the sport left them with severe trauma.

Crackdown on K’gari over human-dingo interactions

Crackdown on K’gari over human-dingo interactions

More money will be spent by the Queensland government to educate the public about dingoes on K’gari, with concerns growing over the number of interactions.

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Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Authorities warn fentanyl has the potential to devastate Victoria, though there are no plans for police to carry life-saving medication for overdose treatment.

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Rural Australia is the engine room of the national economy, but little profit is returned for crucial services like healthcare, a conference has been told.

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Regional Australians may recognise their own concerns about health, education and housing equity in the voice debate, a youth advocate says.

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

Regions want a say as push to the bush gathers pace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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