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‘I want to see action’: first-time voters bring anger and apathy to the Australian election

After the biggest single-day enrolment, four young people explain why the climate crisis, cost of living and confusion will dominate their decision at the polls

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Coalition and Labor have pledged to freeze the age pension deeming rate until 2024. Here's what that means for pensioners

Coalition and Labor have pledged to freeze the age pension deeming rate until 2024. Here's what that means for pensioners

Deeming is an assumption about how much income people earn from their investments — and it's part of the process the government uses to work out whether someone is eligible for the age pension.

Massive aid effort for Wadeye residents displaced by violence and destruction

Massive aid effort for Wadeye residents displaced by violence and destruction

After weeks of escalating violence and destruction of close to 40 homes in the remote NT community of Wadeye, massive efforts are underway to help those affected by the crisis.

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Adam Kneale was like any footy-loving boy of the 80s until a trip to Footscray’s Western Oval turned his innocent life into a nightmare

When Adam Kneale was offered a chance to help out around the Footscray Football Club as an 11-year-old, he thought he was realising every kids' dream. Instead, he faced unimaginable trauma. WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse.

Family of South Australian Robodebt victim gets senator's backing for answers about Corey Webb, who died by suicide

Eyre Peninsula woman Jessica Jolly, who is calling for a royal commission into the federal government's botched Robodebt scheme, receives the backing of independent senator Rex Patrick for answers about how her late brother was treated.

The $250 cost-of-living payments are going into bank accounts from today. Here's what you need to know

The one-off bonus will be paid to eligible concession card holders and people on certain Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs payments.

‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage

Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system

The Guardian - AU

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Medicare scraps historical medical record requests due to staffing pressures, leaving abuse survivors to wait longer

Medicare scraps historical medical record requests due to staffing pressures, leaving abuse survivors to wait longer

Vulnerable Australians who have already been left waiting months to access their medical records to receive compensation will face further delays after Services Australia announces plans to scrap backlogged requests.

Youth Advocates Held A Pre-Election Q&A With Pollies And Guess Which Party Didn’t Rock Up?

Youth Advocates Held A Pre-Election Q&A With Pollies And Guess Which Party Didn’t Rock Up?

We'll give you three guesses.

Legal action launched against Australian companies accused of overcharging the vulnerable for electronics and whitegoods

Legal action launched against Australian companies accused of overcharging the vulnerable for electronics and whitegoods

Asic launches action accusing Rent4Keeps and Layaway Depot of charging interest rates as high as 600% on disguised loans for whitegoods and mobile phones

The Guardian - AU

Centrelink scammers target flood-hit residents in northern NSW

Centrelink scammers target flood-hit residents in northern NSW

Fraudsters are adding insult to injury for families affected by this year's devastating floods, stealing flood-relief money and Centrelink details

WA work for the dole-style Community Development Program a success for Goldfields resident

WA work for the dole-style Community Development Program a success for Goldfields resident

In the last 12 months, just 6 per cent of job seekers in remote Australia lasted six months in employment. But, Brenton Madariaga has been with his employer for a year.

Government to challenge High Court ruling that Indigenous people cannot be considered aliens

Government to challenge High Court ruling that Indigenous people cannot be considered aliens

The federal government will use an appeal hearing to challenge an earlier High Court ruling that effectively put Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people beyond the reach of immigration laws, even if they were born overseas and did not have Australian citizenship.

‘There are 60 other applicants for every house’: the rental crisis pushing single mothers to extremes

‘There are 60 other applicants for every house’: the rental crisis pushing single mothers to extremes

Fierce competition leaves sole parents in precarious housing market offering three months’ rent in advance and having to give up pets

The Guardian - AU

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Concern $250 budget payment won't be enough to properly address cost-of-living pressures for low-income Australians

This week's budget included a new one-off payment to help with the rising cost of living. Australians on low incomes feel it won't help them in the long term.

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Just one in 13,000 refugees have been resettled from a regional visa program

Refugee Arad Nik moved to a regional area as part of the requirements of his Safe Haven Enterprise Visa. He hoped the visa would lead to permanent residency but now is not sure what comes next.

Should you put more money into super or your mortgage?

Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey explains the pros and cons of paying off your mortgage versus increasing your super contributions before retirement.

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‘I was lost’: Kyiose faced homelessness after arriving in Australia from Myanmar – and he’s not alone

Half of all respondents say they experienced homelessness exacerbated by language issues and other systemic barriers

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Centrelink’s paltry increase doesn’t cover inflation and condemns us further into debt

Those of us on welfare are not out here living the high life; instead we’re facing impossible choices just to survive

Anti-vaxxers are claiming an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis is really being caused by adverse reactions to Pfizer's vaccine. Here's why that's bunkum

Anti-vaxxers are once again using a Pfizer document to spread misinformation, this week claiming that Japanese encephalitis is a cover-up for adverse reactions to the company's vaccine.

Selling an investment property? Here’s what you need to know about capital gains tax

Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down capital gains tax for people selling investment properties and discusses lump sum super withdrawals.

Receive the age pension? Here’s how to navigate Centrelink’s income and asset tests

Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey breaks down Centrelink's income and asset tests for people receiving the age pension.

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