New aged care design guide aims to support First Nations Elders
Older Australians should have access to safe and high-quality aged care close to their communities, with new federal guidance released to help providers better...
The franchise trap: How migrants are signing away their dreams
One in three small businesses in Australia is run by a migrant. Walk down any suburban high street — the Indian takeaway, the convenience...
Budget fairness debate heats up
The Federal Government’s 2026-27 Budget is drawing mixed reactions as debate intensifies over housing, tax reform and whether the package genuinely improves intergenerational fairness.
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2026 census support available for multilingual Australian communities
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is encouraging members of the Indian community to participate in the 2026 Census, with a range of support...
201% visa spike sparks 7,000-signature firestorm in two days
A petition calling on the federal government to reverse a 201 per cent increase in the cost of Australia's Resident Return Visa has attracted...
Housing reforms in focus as Chalmers plays down tax speculation
Speculation around changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax has intensified ahead of the federal budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers signalling no final...
Budget rewrite puts housing tax policy at centre of political fight
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the Federal Government’s decision to overhaul capital gains tax and negative gearing rules, arguing the changes are necessary to...
National Volunteer Week highlights changing face of community support
Australians are continuing to volunteer despite rising living expenses and growing pressure on their time, with many shifting towards more flexible and informal ways...
Australia’s Nauru asylum policy faces renewed scrutiny over food access, ASRC report says
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early every person seeking asylum interviewed on Nauru for a new report by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) says they are unable to...
Young P-platers face Australia’s highest car insurance premiums, research finds
Young drivers on provisional licences are paying the highest comprehensive car insurance premiums in Australia, with new research suggesting some motorists in higher-risk age...