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Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study

Middle-aged Australian women who are lonely are more at risk of early death, with researchers calling for public awareness to destigmatise loneliness.

Video art gets the message across at Samstag show

Video art gets the message across at Samstag show

Communication and its various breakdowns is the topic of an exhibition at Adelaide's Samstag Museum.

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.

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Loneliness epidemic among older and younger Australians

Loneliness epidemic among older and younger Australians

An epidemic of loneliness has spawned a host of poor health outcomes for Australians with urgent preventative measures needed, an inquiry has been told.

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

The eSafety Commission spent $60,000 battling Elon Musk's social network X over footage of a terrorist attack, a Senate committee has been told.

Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild and model Liz Hurley were among famous faces at Flemington, as the crowd was stunned by the Melbourne Cup winner.

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.

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Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action

Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action

Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action

Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action

The last Australian state to apologise for criminalising homosexual acts is being urged to follow the move with steps to end discrimination.

Rich get richer than rest: Australia's wealth gap grows

Rich get richer than rest: Australia's wealth gap grows

Rich get richer than rest: Australia's wealth gap grows

Rich get richer than rest: Australia's wealth gap grows

Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.

'Stale, pale and male': boardroom diversity stalls

'Stale, pale and male': boardroom diversity stalls

'Stale, pale and male': boardroom diversity stalls

'Stale, pale and male': boardroom diversity stalls

Despite corporate platitudes on the importance of diversity and female representation, ASX300 boardrooms remain overwhelmingly white and male.

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

From racial profiling to over-policing, a new report documents the harsh realities of racism African Australians experience and solutions for social cohesion.

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.

Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show

Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show

Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show

Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show

The Discovering ancient Egypt exhibition, from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities, features more than 200 objects spanning 3000 years of history.

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More volunteers sought from generous nation of donators

Ways to get Australians donating more to charities and volunteering their time have been detailed in a Productivity Commission report.

Police approve pro-Palestine march for 10,000 turnout

Organisers of a pro-Palestine march in Sydney expect it to be the city's biggest protest since the Hamas-Israel conflict escalated this month.

Older Australians face ongoing 'ageism' discrimination

Ageism is rife and needs to be more broadly acknowledged, according to advocates who are calling for a national awareness campaign.

Boys' mistreatment prompts action on disability report

Five recommendations put forward by the disability royal commission will be adopted fully or in principle by the Queensland government.

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Young and multicultural: shift in sports participation

More people are turning to informal sports participation and away from formal club settings with multicultural communities leading the shift.

Ageing population, climate to change face of economy

Australians 40 years from now will live longer and have fewer children while the country's economy becomes greener, a landmark reports shows.

Calls for return of baby bonus quickly put to bed

Paying women to have babies to help increase Australia's falling birth rate will not be making a comeback, the federal treasurer says.

Climate and technology key challenges for regions

Regional and rural Australians risk being left behind as the technological revolution takes place and climate change impacts sectors such as agriculture.

Federal budget deficits expected well into the future

The Intergenerational Report shows the federal budget bottom line will soon slip into deficit and is set to remain there for decades to come.

Older Australia offers chance to 'turn grey into gold'

Australia's population is ageing, but this could present a golden opportunity to bolster the care sector, the government's Intergenerational Report reveals.

Defence spending to stabilise amid regional tension

As the Indo-Pacific faces a massive military build-up, Australia will raise its defence spending level but keep it stable beyond the next decade.

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