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Families go backwards each week as costs bite

Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report. The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)

Extra billions to end gender-based violence

A new multi-billion-dollar investment in the prevention of family violence will include improved information-sharing across jurisdictions and a review of state alcohol

Advocacy group salutes departing Shorten

Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has acknowledged the work of Federal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten,

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank

BOM completes $866m, seven-year reboot

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has dropped the curtain on a seven-year, $866m program which overhauled its technology. BOM CEO Andrew Johnson said the Bureau closed its

Jimmy Barnes and son Australia’s top dads

Entertainment stars Jimmy Barnes and son David Campbell are our top fathers, after being recognised as joint Australian Fathers of the Year by The Fathering Project. The

Problem gamblers opt in to digital support tool

More than 28,000 Australians have signed up to an online tool which blocks them from using betting apps, with the majority seeking the extra support to stop gambling

Paralympics shine light on access needs

The drawing power of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which started today, is being used to shine a light on the benefits of assistive technology. The World Health

Accessible coast camp kitchen open for all

A Sunshine Coast holiday park has opened a nation-leading accessible camp kitchen. BIG4 Caloundra started work on the concept in 2023, which was the Queensland

Home automation reduces carer dependency

Home automation for people with disabilities can reduce dependence on caregivers and have a long-term financial benefit to funding agencies, such as the NDIS. New

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