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Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

A program re-engaging girls in school through storytelling and a 'Linkedin' for the Indigenous community have received boosts from a dedicated women's fund.

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

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Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Townhouse capital: millennials sold bold housing plan

Australia's worsening housing crisis has tied millennials' hands behind their back, with one state pitching townhouses as a solution to their problems.

'Exhausting': Workplaces failing women of colour

'Exhausting': Workplaces failing women of colour

Progress to prevent discrimination against women of colour in workplaces is going backwards and employers have been urged to do more to protect workers.

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Adults only: online codes to limit porn, gaming access

Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

'Like the Opera House': the tiny halls that loom large

Country halls remain at the heart of small towns in times of both celebration and disaster, but their longevity largely depends on the kindness of locals.

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Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors.

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

To provide better support for people with disability, new programs are being tested to improve services offered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Call to unite as one generation's 'failure' felt by all

Call to unite as one generation's 'failure' felt by all

Call to unite as one generation's 'failure' felt by all

Call to unite as one generation's 'failure' felt by all

Dividing people by age will worsen outcomes for everyone and if Australia wants to address ageism, people both young and old must unite.

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Discrimination is still startlingly commonplace for those living with dementia, underscoring the need for more inclusive communities.

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

American legal experts have taken the stand in Federal Court as lawyers for the social network known as X argue it should not have to pay Twitter's fines.

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NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

A 'really good picture' is being painted by a small trial charting the path forward for one of the world's largest pokies jurisdictions, a minister insists.

Unlikely allies gather to call full-time on betting ads

A Labor minister and a Liberal backbencher have called for a complete ban on gambling advertising as the government remains tight-lipped on its policy.

No reset for Greens, Labor deadlock over housing crisis

Greens housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather has urged the new housing minister Clare O’Neil to do more to fix the housing crisis.

'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

As world affairs fuel discrimination within Australia, a report has found all governments are failing to stop racism and are even reluctant to name the issue.

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Photos of Aussie kids scraped, used by popular AI tool

Child safety advocates have called for greater online privacy protections after Human Rights Watch identified photos of young Australians in an AI dataset.

Would you show Facebook your ID? The govt wants to know

A $6.5 million age-assurance technology trial will test whether it can prevent teens accessing social networks and whether adults are willing to use it.

Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

Considering how to 'force' Meta to pay for news

Laws that would force Facebook to show and pay for Australian news, as well as tax changes, are being considered by the government, an inquiry has revealed.

Lies, bad ads, no rules - social media under scrutiny

Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.

Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

Social media ban for children under 16 on the cards

Social media fuels cyberbullying and mental health issues among young Australians and the opposition has vowed to address the 'scourge'.

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