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Homelessness almost doubles risk of death

People experiencing homelessness have a death rate almost double the wider population, according to a new study. The 10-year study from the Australian Institute of

Blitz on Gatton farms targets shadow economy

Federal Government officers have raided farms in Gatton, west of Brisbane, following reports of worker exploitation. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Assistant

Bill frenzy to clear decks before Christmas

By Michelle Grattan In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final Federal parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia

Rail bridge strikes rife. Watch the video

South-East Queensland’s rail bridges are being hit more than once a day, on average, prompting an on-the ground response at the region’s hotspots. (WATCH THE VIDEO

Community legal services turn away over 1000 every day

At least 150,000 people impacted by domestic violence were turned away from community legal centres in the past year. Community Legal Centres CEO Tim Leach said lack of

Access to finance limiting First Nations’ business impact

Australia’s First Nations businesses deliver higher social impact than many businesses, while contributing more than $16 billion to the national economy each year. A

Thousands use witness-free digital stat decs

More than 20,000 Australians have lodged witness-free digital statutory declarations, since the service was launched in February. Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based

Policy penalty blocks homeless youth from housing

Homeless young people are being denied housing because policy settings make it more profitable for providers to rent to older Australians. New research from the

Call for climate science leadership through new agency

A leadership vacuum exists in Australia’s climate research ranks, with the country’s scientists calling for a national agency to oversee efforts. Australian Academy

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