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Falling veteran suicide rates remain far above average

Falling veteran suicide rates remain far above average

The effectiveness of support for veterans leaving the defence force will come under further scrutiny, as suicide rates remain higher than for other Aussies.

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Bali CCTV probed after Australian, two kids found dead

Indonesian authorities have fronted the media two days after an Australian man and his two young children were found dead in a Bali bungalow.

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Australia's family law system is "inhumane" and removing kids from victims to hand them to perpetrators at an alarming rate, a federal inquiry has been told.

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First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

First true crime festival leans on power of podcasting

An Australian-first true crime festival is exploring some of the nation's most enduring criminal mysteries and investigations.

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

A group of veteran advocacy groups and politicians from across the parliament have united to urge Labor to ditch a planned $5000 cap on allied health payments.

Police sent to mum's home hours before family tragedy

Police sent to mum's home hours before family tragedy

The search for a missing baby has been called off as police confirm the child's mother visited police the day before her body was found alongside her toddler's.

Seat swap after son's crash killed mum, inquest told

Seat swap after son's crash killed mum, inquest told

Tracee Grosvenor was found dead behind the wheel of a crashed car but it soon emerged someone else had been driving, an inquest has been told.

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'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

'My life is over': teens' social posts can be warnings

Young people who post about mental distress online are being dismissed as attention-seeking or hormonal, attitudes that have prompted an awareness campaign.

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Heartbroken that his brother and "biggest fan" will never see him race again, motorcyclist Archie McDonald is raising awareness about mental health and suicide.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

Social workers, nurses, midwives and psychiatrists receive scant coaching on how to deal with victims of domestic violence, federal politicians have heard.

'Wake-up call': suicide risk high among young tradies

'Wake-up call': suicide risk high among young tradies

'Wake-up call': suicide risk high among young tradies

'Wake-up call': suicide risk high among young tradies

Male construction workers continue to die by suicide at substantially higher rates than other working men, with younger tradies the most vulnerable.

Couple found dead in home in confronting murder-suicide

Couple found dead in home in confronting murder-suicide

Couple found dead in home in confronting murder-suicide

Couple found dead in home in confronting murder-suicide

An investigation into a confronting murder suicide is expected to run for weeks after emergency crews discovered the bodies of a husband and wife at their home.

Children 'invisible' in family violence support system

Children 'invisible' in family violence support system

Children 'invisible' in family violence support system

Children 'invisible' in family violence support system

A survivor of childhood family violence has shared her experience grappling with the lifelong psychological and physical impacts of her childhood.

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Redneck jamboree: racism 'prevalent after referendum'

The failed voice referendum gave Australians permission to be racist, which continues to cause distress for Indigenous people, a health conference has heard.

Revealed: secret robodebt scandal report made public

Investigations into politicians and public servants involved in the unlawful debt collection scheme have been finalised with the release of a secret chapter.

Billion-dollar suicide strategy failing, audit finds

Almost $1 billion is being poured into suicide prevention but the government is failing to measure its impact or develop effective policies, an audit has found.

NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online

NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.

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Mental health warning issued for weight-loss drugs

The Australian medicines regulator has issued a mental health safety warning for a drug widely used for weight loss.

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

Australian views of mental health mapped for first time

A majority of Australians believe the nation is facing a mental health crisis, but a study reveals the divergence of their beliefs on the topic.

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

Government debt collectors and other staff will have to put suicide prevention front of mind under laws to prompt practical change and save lives.

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