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Cost of living crisis spawns rise in job scams

Australians lost more than $4 million in one month this year to job scams, sparking a police warning. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Graeme Marshall said
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Countries cut billions from international aid donations

Countries across the world are reducing international aid, with contributions dropping by more than seven percent last year. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said
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Millions returned in the wake of dodgy deals

Queenslanders were reimbursed to a tune of almost $12 million last year, as a result of complaints to the Office of Fair Trading. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
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Suburban housing. | Newsreel

Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes

Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak
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Boardwalk reopened on iconic Gold Coast beach

The boardwalk on Palm Beach on the Gold Coast has reopened after a $4 million upgrade following flood damage in 2022. The new Beree-Badalla Reserve Boardwalk is a
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Few expect cost of living ‘crisis’ to improve

Australians have little faith that the current cost of living challenges will improve over the next 12 months. Research released today from Anglicare Sydney shows that
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Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on
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State expands 24-hour resupply emergency declaration

An emergency planning declaration, which allows the 24-hour resupply of essential businesses in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, has been expanded. Deputy
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Not-for-profits grapple with rising cyber risks

Almost 20 percent of Australian not-for-profit organisations reported a cyber security breach last year, with social service groups the hardest hit. The Australian
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Poppy field, Tasmania, Australia. | Newsreel

Tassie poppy fields key to local pain meds industry

Tasmania’s poppy fields should be better leveraged to create an Australian-based pain medication manufacturing industry. While welcoming a Federal Government
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