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Support cannot 'disappear' when homeless women housed

Support cannot 'disappear' when homeless women housed

The number of homeless women and girls is on the rise, leading to calls for the federal government to show leadership as it develops two national strategies.

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Opening statements have been made in a pivotal trial for Meta where US states are seeking damages for social media harms to children.

'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

An "adult-centric" approach to domestic and family violence is failing Australian children, who are facing wait times of up to six months to access support.

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Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

Labor confident of an NDIS deal despite reform backlash

The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support.

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.

Activists faced 'hellish fury' over violent game ban

Activists faced 'hellish fury' over violent game ban

Gamers unleashed a torrent of online abuse against five female activists to silence them after they stopped the sale of rape, incest and torture games.

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Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

Venues on alert after viral QR code drinking trend

A liquor and gaming regulator has warned licensed venues that influencers soliciting free drinks via QR code challenges risk severe breaches of alcohol laws.

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

Toy story: Barbie and Ken's big, plastic body makeovers

For decades, Barbie and Ken had bodies you’d never find in the real world, but Australian researchers say the plastic power couple are finally human‑ish.

Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Australia's privacy watchdog has been asked to examine issues with smart glasses as access to the technology grows and a cut-price version sells out in stores.

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

The European Commission says the EU could enhance border management early-warning systems, and improve technical and financial support to Morocco.

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

The end of mining at Gove is a chance to reclaim Yolŋu land, an Indigenous Elder says, and turn Rio Tinto’s old fuel tanks into a national storage hub.

Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush

Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush

Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush

Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush

Calm has fallen on Ceuta's border and Spanish authorities are building a huge floating barrier after tens of thousands of migrants stampeded into the enclave.

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Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Wearing cameras and speakers powered by artificial intelligence comes with benefits but critics warn it also presents serious privacy concerns.

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

An Indian minister says the government has accepted all demands of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement, sparking celebrations among students.

'Out of context': Pauline Hanson rejects downplaying DV

Pauline Hanson has walked back comments made about domestic violence after labelling the scourge a "two-way street" as advocates criticise key claims.

Pokies reforms slammed as 'backwards' by regulator

A Liberal government is standing by its poker machine reforms despite concerns from a regulator that they could increase harm and money-laundering risks.

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In from the cold: Indigenous women find home after jail

An innovative program has helped Aboriginal women secure stable housing after leaving custody, in a bid to reduce exposure to homelessness, violence and crime.

'Who's in the mono': clarity sought on multiculturalism

Pauline Hanson has rejected criticism the multiracial make up of the Socceroos shows Australia did not have a monoculture, arguing it actually proves her point.

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling

Crisis interventions for young people seeking counselling have more than tripled in recent years with kids still worried about the stigma of seeking help.

The small stretch of country road causing huge problems

The indefinite closure of part of a highway built by convicts is causing shocks across regional economies, health care and maybe even influencing politics.

Teens’ mental health worsening due to social media

Young girls face the greatest psychological risk of all adolescents from using social media for extended periods, a decade-long Australian study has found.

Teal MP first to launch reconciliation action plan

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example and adopt a reconciliation action plan to listen to First Nations' voices.

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