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ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint

ABS vows inclusion following human rights complaint

The nation's statistics agency has expressed regret after LGBTQI community members felt invisible and excluded when completing the 2021 census.

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Pressure on national cabinet to address renter's woes

Housing will top the agenda for national cabinet when it meets on Wednesday and government leaders are facing pressure to address a growing rental crisis.

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.

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Average NSW social housing wait nearly two years

Average NSW social housing wait nearly two years

New data shows NSW's social housing wait list has fallen but new applicants not needing priority assistance can expect to wait until June 2025.

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Gas executives urge supply boost for bill relief

Resource companies have told a Senate inquiry a lack of new supply for gas was a factor in rising energy prices.

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

Woodside hits out at protest-bid arrests at head's home

A Woodside executive says the company's boss has been shaken by an alleged attempt to stage a protest at her Perth home.

Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand

Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand

The number of people seeking support from homelessness services has soared, with high rents and record-low vacancy rates part of the problem.

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Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Older Australians could home in on a regional lifestyle

Land-lease agreements in regional areas, co-operative housing and vertical villages could help solve rising housing stress for older low-income earners.

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

'Extreme urgency': anger over Vic bail law delay

Victorian bail reforms could be delayed despite the partner of Indigenous woman Veronica Nelson and legal advocates declaring the changes are extremely urgent.

Liberals won't stand in the way of welfare rise: Dutton

Liberals won't stand in the way of welfare rise: Dutton

Liberals won't stand in the way of welfare rise: Dutton

Liberals won't stand in the way of welfare rise: Dutton

Despite the opposition saying the money would be better spent on incentivising work, it won't stand against a rise in benefit payments for welfare recipients.

Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

Jobs and housing remain a drawcard for tree-changers

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.

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

Why Australians are moving further away from cities

City-dwellers are drawn to country life for space, wellbeing, affordability and more time, according to research by the Regional Australia Institute.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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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