The Greens pledge $100 million in funding to make abortion accessible for all Australians

The Greens have announced one of their key  policies leading into next year’s federal election. They are pledging $100 million to make reproductive healthcare more accessible for all Australians. The Greens would like to see all Australians, especially those living in rural and regional areas of the country be able to access essential healthcare through …

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Australia’s Lowest Life Satisfaction in 24 Years

The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index survey has revealed that satisfaction with life in Australia has hit a record low, with younger Australian adults feeling the brunt of financial challenges amid cost-of-living crisis. Adults aged 18-34 are experiencing the highest levels of mental distress and loneliness, with one in two adults aged under 55 years …

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Mosquito Surge in Sydney

As mosquito activity intensifies across Sydney, with Southwestern Sydney bearing the brunt, local governments are urging residents to chlorinate their pools and secure rainwater tanks to prevent mosquito breeding. In a now-deleted update, Liverpool Council indicated that Sydney Water’s Liverpool Recycling Plant in Warwick Farm is under investigation as a possible breeding hotspot, raising public …

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First Nations Elder resigns in protest against imprison of children

A Larrakia man has quit from a public service role in the Northern Territory following the government’s decision to lock up kids as young as 10. It was one of Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro’s election promises earlier this year. Because of this action, Dr Richard Fejo has resigned as chair of the Darwin Waterfront tourist …

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Offshore detention at high risk of developing PTSD

New research from the University of New South Wales highlights the stark consequences of offshore detention for asylum seekers and refugees. Data shows that people detained offshore have up to a 20 times higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder than those detained onshore or processed in the community. The study indicates that alternative methods …

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