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Premature baby. | Newsreel

Aussies lead world in reducing number of pre-term babies

An Australian-based world-first initiative has reduced the number of pre-term births in this country by 10 percent. Since launched in 2018, a Australian Preterm Birth
Read more 31 October 2025
Elderly woman and child

Saturday is independence day for older Australians

Elderly Australians will enjoy a new era of self-determination from Saturday, according to a leading advocacy group. Older Persons Advocacy Network CEO Craig Gear said
Read more 31 October 2025
Team of manual workers examining housing project while working at construction site.

Housing home truths reveal low confidence levels

Queenslanders are among the most pessimistic people in the country when asked about Australia’s ability to overcome the housing crisis. A new national housing
Read more 30 October 2025
Call centre worker. | Newsreel

Demand for First Nations crisis support helpline surges

A dedicated helpline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is taking more than 100 calls a day, with a push on for an expanded service. Lifeline’s Head of
Read more 28 October 2025
Happy old people. | Newsreel

Positive signs of wellbeing … if you’re old and live in a city

Aussies believe the nation is heading in the right direction, but opinions vary depending on your age and where you live. The insights were revealed in the latest
Read more 27 October 2025
Mother and daughter looking at phone. | Newsreel

Tips for parents as U16 social media ban looms

With the deadline for Australia’s under 16 social media ban looming, many parents are now turning their attention to supporting their children through the
Read more 24 October 2025
Dwelling approvals in Australia remain sluggish - Newsreel

Fatal statistics of homelessness revealed

More than 3000 Australians died needlessly over a 12-month period because they were homeless. A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found
Read more 22 October 2025
Bullying at school. | Newsreel

Ministers back national plan to counter school bullying

$10 million will be injected into a new national campaign to counter bullying at Australian schools. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said all state and territory
Read more 20 October 2025
Australian soldiers. | Newsreel

Gallipoli Medical Research celebrates 20 years of innovation

A Brisbane medical research institute, which translates innovation into practical support for Australia’s military veterans, is this year remembering 20 years of
Read more 20 October 2025
Man sad and depressed. | Newsreel

First trial of psychedelics to treat depression promising

Results from the first Australia trial of using psychedelics to treat depression have given hope for a new effective treatment. Lead researcher Professor Susan Rossell,
Read more 16 October 2025