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Budget billions for nation’s social housing needs

A multi-billion-dollar boost to social and crisis housing will be announced in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. A meeting of National Cabinet last week agreed on a
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Early superannuation access a trillion-dollar risk

Allowing Australians to access their superannuation to fund a house deposit could have a trillion-dollar impact on the economy, according to industry modelling. The
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Three-year audit to map mobile phone black spots

An audit to identify Australia’s mobile phone black spots is underway. Accenture has been contracted by the Federal Government to undertake the audit, which began with
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Improved China prospects for Australian coal

Australian coal producers are on track to regain a larger share of the Chinese market off the back of improved bilateral relations. This follows the lifting of a
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More support for mums with eating disorders

A Queensland trial is under way to better support mums with eating disorders during pregnancy and after birth. Run by Mater Mothers’ hospitals, the project aims to
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Child neglect causes 40 percent of mental health issues

Up to 40 percent of long-term mental health issues in Australia have been traced back to childhood neglect and abuse. A University of Sydney study has uncovered the
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Extra GP time for women with endometriosis

Extended consultations for women with endometriosis and complex gynaecological conditions will be covered by Medicare next year. From July 1, 2025, two new items will be
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Comedy cleansing drives chronic laughter drought

By Shane Rodgers Do you ever think about what makes you laugh out loud and uncontrollably? These days it might be nothing. But there is something in our weird and
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Controversy over removing apostrophes from signs - Newsreel

Grammar wars erupt in apostrophe scandal

The coffee mug says: Let’s eat, grandma. Let’s eat grandma. Grammar saves lives. It may be rare for grammar to actually save lives but one community in the United
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Emergency vehicle lights in side mirror

Help for learner drivers when sirens wail

You hear the sirens first. Where are they coming from? You look in your rear-vision mirror and you see the flashing lights. Yep, they are heading your way. You’re in
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