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Law firm announces $1 million housing pro bono plan

Law firm McCullough Robertson (McR) has announced a $1 million pro bono contribution to the community housing sector as part of its centenary celebrations. The community
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Racism rife in Australian universities

A staggering 70 percent of university students and staff have experienced indirect racism, including hearing or seeing racist behaviour directed at their community. More
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Dodgy mobile and internet connections plague Aussies

Mobile and internet reliability complaints increased 41.6 percent from October to December 2025, compared to the previous quarter. The Telecommunications Industry
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Wage rises fall just short of matching inflation

Wages increased by 3.4 percent on average in 2025, falling just short of the 3.8 percent inflation rate for the year. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies

He was hailed a trailblazer, a pathfinder and a charismatic champion of US civil rights – Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at age 84. Jackson’s extraordinary legacy
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Big lift in Suncorp Stadium concert cap

The Queensland Government will lift the cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium in the hope that more big acts will be attracted to Brisbane. The change means up to 21
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Man Paying the Bills

Health insurance set for hefty rise in April

Health insurance premiums will rise by 4.41 percent in April, the largest annual increase in almost a decade. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the decision was
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Foo Fighters to tour Australian stadiums in 2026

The Foo Fighters live to fight another day with the announcement of their 2026 Australian stadium tour that includes the regional cities of Townsville and Newcastle, as
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A caregiver holds a toddler in preparation for a vaccination. The medical professional, wearing gloves, is ready to administer a shot while the child curiously observes

Diseases rising after big drop in vaccination of babies

By Peter Breadon and Mia Jessurun Child vaccination has been one of Australia’s biggest success stories. Before the COVID pandemic, we hit the national target of 95
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Teal toppler elevated into the treasury shadow

By Michelle Grattan Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” seat last year, to go head-to-head as shadow
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