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Australians feeling mental toll of financial stressors
Financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living are having an extreme impact on the mental health of many Australians as the end of the year approaches. A survey …
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Gay conversion law delay to allow for ‘careful’ reform
A decision to delay the introduction of a NSW ban on so-called gay conversion practices has received mixed responses from equality advocates. The Minns Labor government had promised to introduce …
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Lack of homes near jobs, schools driving inequality
Diversifying neighbourhoods and ensuring there are enough homes close to major work hubs will be the driving force behind the NSW government’s housing policy as it tries to fix an …
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Sydney mayor and ex-Labor candidate found corrupt
A long-time Sydney mayor who was once the Labor candidate for a marginal federal seat has been found corrupt by an independent watchdog. City of Canada Bay Council mayor Angelo …
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‘No place for hate’: PM’s message to faith groups
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to take a broad approach to the Israel-Gaza conflict, as the opposition accuses Labor of division over foreign policy. Israel has begun amassing its …
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Aussies waiting longer for and having fewer children
Australian women are giving birth to fewer children and waiting longer to have them, continuing a trend seen over the past four decades. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data …
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‘Bill shock’: pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair
Pet owners should be taught realistic expectations about the costs of health care for animals as veterinarians bear the brunt of people’s “bill shock” with tragic consequences. A NSW parliamentary inquiry …
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Aussies told to prepare as bushfire season starts early
Australians are being warned against complacency about bushfires as parts of the country enter a danger period months ahead of the season’s official start date. Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters …
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Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, even if a referendum to enshrine a voice in the constitution fails. But he says …
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Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slammed a proposed public holiday if Australia’s Matildas win the World Cup, saying a better investment would be to improve sports facilities. Sports infrastructure would …