Half turned away: youth homelessness hits a hard ceiling
Half of young Australians seeking a crisis bed are being turned away each night, exposing a gap between demand and capacity that frontline services...
Government marks anti-racism day with renewed focus on community safety and reform
Australia has marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a renewed message on tackling racism, as the Albanese Government pointed...
Governor‑General hosts R U OK? Convoy at government house, highlights community conversations
The Governor‑General welcomed the R U OK? Conversation Convoy to Government House this week, marking a warm encounter between the charity’s team and representatives from Government...
340,000 migrant women locked out of skilled jobs in Australia
More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women across Australia are working below their level of skill and qualification, according to a new national report...
Little evidence recent inflation driven by immigration: Rizvi
Australia’s immigration debate has become “politically charged” and “rarely is it based on evidence”, former immigration deputy secretary Dr Abul Rizvi told the Royal...
Fuel crisis drives EV demand as households face rising costs, Monash experts say
Rising petrol prices and pressure on household budgets are pushing more Australians towards electric vehicles and home electrification, as concerns grow over fuel shortages...
Trust rises with experience in aged care, report finds
Australians are more than twice as likely to trust aged care services once they have direct experience, according to a new national report that...
More than 10,000 Australians return from Middle East conflict zone
More than 10,000 Australians have now returned home on direct commercial flights from the Middle East since the conflict escalated earlier this month, according...
Paying monthly for car insurance could cost drivers more, research finds
Australians choosing to pay for car insurance in monthly instalments may be paying a noticeable premium for that convenience, according to new research from...
Petrol prices set to drop with temporary fuel tax cut
Australians will soon see some relief at the petrol pump, with the federal government announcing a temporary cut to fuel tax.
In a joint statement...