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Hope for young men drawn into misogynistic online world

Young Australian men are being drawn to misogynistic online communities when they are struggling with isolation, rejection or declining mental health, new research has
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Catching a train? Leave your chainsaw at home

Lawnmowers, pets and even a chainsaw are just some of the 400 prohibited items confiscated from train travellers on Queensland Rail in 2025. Oversized, unsafe, or banned
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Half a million people take advantage of cheap pool entry

More than 500,000 people have taken advantage of the Brisbane City Council’s $2 pool entry fee this summer. The $2 entry fee at 22 pools across the city was introduced
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Assistance expanded for Queensland floods

Personal Hardship Assistance has been extended to residents of Carpentaria who have been impacted by recent flooding. The State and Federal Governments will provide
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Gallipoli Medical Research teams up to support veterans

The ability to use sport as a pathway to support Australian veterans has been enhanced through a new partnership. The Friends of Gallipoli Medical Research initiative
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Vast majority of online users exposed to misinformation

Almost three-quarters of Australians have encountered misinformation on digital platforms this year. New research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority
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Gamblers reveal benefits of Self-Exclusion Register

The vast majority of gamblers, who have self-excluded from wagering services, report enjoying a better quality of life. A new survey from the Australian Communications
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Gen Z losing hope of ever having financial security

More than half of Australia’s Gen Z cohort believe they will never achieve financial security in their lifetime. Results of the 2025 Australian Youth Barometer found
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CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama

The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards. Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,
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GenAi an opportunity for digital inclusion

Australians who speak a language other than English at home are embracing Generative AI tools, according to a new study. Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas, from RMIT
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