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Fuel prices have remained at high levels. Even with the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise for three months, petrol is still averaging around $2.25 a litre. For some Australians, that’s manageable. But for others, particularly multicultural communities, low-income workers who rely on long commutes, and regional households already facing higher baseline price, the …
Tenant advocates are urging the New South Wales government to act on soaring rents, warning above-inflation increases are pushing people to the brink of homelessness. Homelessness NSW says a single rent hike is now enough to force some renters out, and is calling for protections similar to Victoria, where tenants can challenge increases that exceed …
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Australians with a disability are bracing for cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government attempts to curb the growth of the program. Labor was already under increasing pressure to cut back spending heading into the May budget, but the strain from global oil prices has forced the government to consider broader cuts …
An organisation is asking the Federal government to support communities at risk. The Australia Council of Social Services released their National Sector Brief, outlining what the struggles communities face with fuel prices, cost of living, and weather events. They’re asking the Albanese government to deliver targeted support to aged-care, disability services, and other community sectors, as well …
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On Thursday staff at the University of Technology Sydney will be taking industrial action. This will see staff walk of the job, with lectures and tutorials cancelled due to an impasse in negotiations over a new enterprise agreement with the university and concerns about course cuts and job security. Elena Garcia Araujo asked the NTEU’s …
While moving out of the family home is considered the norm across the country, an increasing number of Australians are returning to live with their parents in multigenerational households. Brisbane has more multigenerational houses than ever, according to 2015 and 2016 analysis done by academics at UNSW City Futures Research Centre. So what are the main reasons driving this trend? Image: Photo by August …
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Top Stories This Week: We spoke with Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister Julian Hill about the government’s new hate speech laws and what they mean for Australian communities. Survey data shows more than half of university students are struggling to afford enough food, raising fresh concerns about cost-of-living pressures on young Australians. And later today, we …
Sussan Ley’s leadership is under threat as the Coalition is troubled by internal divisions over committing to a net-zero policy. Last week the Nationals announced they were scrapping their commitment to net-zero by 2050, leading to chaos within the Coalition as moderate Liberals are eager to hold onto the commitments. This crisis only adds to …
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