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Older Australians are also hurting from the housing crisis. Where are the election policies to help them?
Stereotypes of older generations owning all of the property wealth can be misleading. There are also senior Australians facing housing stress โ and homelessness.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:
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Inflation is easing, boosting the case for another interest rate cut in May
With the key measures of inflation back within the Reserve Bankโs target band, expectations are growing for a second rate cut in May.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The โwomanosphereโ is the latest cultural propaganda assault on young womanhood. Will it work? | Van Badham
A conservative movement seeking to harness female fandoms and pop culture gossip is the new front in the hard rightโs endless culture warFun news from the Guardianโs โEverything is Awfulโ desk this week: the โwomanosphereโ cometh. The article heralds the arrival of โa crop of conservative personalities โฆ convincing young women of a gender-essentialist worldviewโ.What does such essentialism entail? The woman holding a...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Is your child anxious about going on school camp? Here are 4 ways to prepare
School camps can be an exciting experience where a young person may discover they are braver than they thought.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump?
While Roman emperors dominated the institutions of state, they were still constrained by them.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Locked up for life? Unpacking South Australiaโs new child sex crime laws
South Australia has announced tougher child sex offence laws. Is it a political move or will they actually help?
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains
Itโs the dirty secret of dog ownership nobody wants to talk about.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'They are calling': Trump confirms Albanese has been trying to contact him about tariffs โ video
Donald Trump confirms heโs aware that the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is keen to talk to him about tariffs โ and says heโs planning to place a call. The US president made the comments while leaving the White House. Asked by a reporter if he would be 'speaking to the prime minister of Australia, at all', Trump responded: 'They are calling and I will be talking to him'โPure culture-war stuffโ: Turnbull...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spruiking, fake tradies and corflute stoushes: how to understand the Australian election
Federal elections bring out a special vocabulary that has become all too familiar to Australian voters, but potentially baffling to outsidersFollow all our Australia 2025 election coverageAustralians pride themselves on their distinctive federal elections. Itโs among a handful of nations that enforces compulsory voting, boasting a turnout rate of more than 90%. The preferential voting system, in theory, means no votes...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Sick of eating the same things? 5 ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy
Small dietary changes can make a big difference to how you feel, how your body functions and health indicators such as blood pressure.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean under pressure over lapsed liquor licence
Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean could face thousands of dollars in fines after selling alcohol at his Bendigo bar while its licence was suspended.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump says he โwill be talkingโ to Anthony Albanese ahead of Australian election โ video
Donald Trump confirms heโs aware that the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is keen to talk to him about tariffs โ and says heโs planning to place a call. The US president made the comments while leaving the White House. Asked by a reporter if he would be 'speaking to the prime minister of Australia, at all', Trump responded: 'They are calling and I will be talking to him'โPure culture-war stuffโ: Turnbull...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Foal beats coal' in land use fight that divided a community
Bickham Coal Company says after decades of deliberations it has "no intention" of resurrecting plans for mining on its controversial site in the NSW Upper Hunter.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Live: Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson's trial over mushroom lunch begins
Prosecutors will outline their case against Victorian woman Erin Patterson, who stands accused of using a poisoned meal to murder three relatives. Follow all the updates in our live blog.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Peace in our time? Why NZ should resist Trumpโs one-sided plan for Ukraine
Forcing Ukraine to give up stolen territory in return for peace would set a terrible precedent โ and potentially put New Zealandโs future security at risk.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Ambulance Victoria admits to second illegal COVID-era gathering
Ambulance Victoria's CEO says he's aware of two COVID-era 'honour guards' for deceased paramedics that took place at a time when Victorians were living under strict rules for gatherings.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:โA living collectiveโ: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse
During a solar eclipse in a forest in Italyโs Dolomites region, scientists seized the chance to explore a fascinating question.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:NSW betting the house on Jesse Southwell in Origin I
Recalled New South Wales halfback Jesse Southwell has long seemed like the future of women's rugby league. Now the Blues are going all in on the returning halfback for Origin I.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump is good at viral moments but Ukraine wants real, war-ending diplomacy
Donald Trump has made big promises on Russia's war in Ukraine but he's becoming an impatient broker.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Anger over highway 'patch jobs' amid less federal cash for SA roads
Residents near major highways in South Australia say roads are "not up to scratch" with "bandaid" repair jobs amid proposed changes to federal infrastructure funding that could see the state receive less.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Major twist in Tszyu's boxing future as rival withdraws from title defence
Sebastian Fundora's promoter confirms his fighter has withdrawn from his title defence this week, with a rematch against Tim Tszyu set to be confirmed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Video shows boat flipping at 322kph while trying to break speed record
Two people survive a high-speed boat crash after it flips into the air and nosedives into the water at an annual race in the US.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hedging our bets: the existential questions facing Australiaโs next government in unpredictable times
Australia finds itself caught between two competing global giants: the US and China. Whoever wins government on Saturday faces tough challenges in securing the countryโs security and prosperityElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:As the weather dries up in SA, so does cash for small businesses
Small businesses in parts of regional South Australia are feeling the pinch, as farmers and their families tighten their belts amid record-low rainfall.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:NT parliament urgently reconvenes to pass bail laws after fatal shop stabbing
New bail laws are set to be passed during an urgent sitting of NT parliament, a week after the fatal stabbing of a Darwin supermarket owner.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Some HESTA members 'caught unawares' by super fund outage
Dozens of HESTA super fund members told ABC News they weren't aware of the planned outage, despite HESTA announcing the seven-week freeze back in February.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese community urges rethink on Labor, Coalition's Darwin Port plans
Members of Darwin's Chinese community are calling for federal Labor and the Coalition to reconsider their election promises to take back the lease of the Darwin Port.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Fishing rod returned to owner 40 years after it was lost at sea
A long-lost game fishing rod has been dredged up by crew members of a trawler after spending four decades on the ocean floor offshore from Bermagui on the NSW far south coast.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Live: Shares keep rising as US sees record trade deficit
Markets are set for another day of moderate gains, and the US has posted a record trade deficit for March ahead of the imposition of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in April. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:WA rental crisis deepens amid 'catastrophic' price hikes, report finds
Not a single property or room is affordable for people on Jobseeker, Youth Allowance or the Disability Support Pension in Western Australia, an Anglicare report finds.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Two rescued from burning north Queensland backpackers' hostel
Firefighters rescue two people from a burning hostel in Bowen in north Queensland, and police are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Urban fringe collides with farming in battle for Australia's newest federal seat
The three-way contest for Australia's newest electorate, the semi-rural seat of Bullwinkel, is shaping up as one of the most fiercely fought battles.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump marks 100 days with car flip-flop, music festivals under threat, recipe plagiarism claim
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Morning everyone. Donald Trump will mark the first 100 days of his second presidential term with a rally in Michigan today, having already marked it perhaps less intentionally by performing a big flip-flop on tariffs for carmakers.Our Full Story podcast today answers all your...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Disconnect' with major parties a major problem for this rapidly growing area
Working from home is key for these voters in one of Australia's fastest-growing areas but as the election draws near many people here don't think any Labor or Coalition policy will help them much.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Angry' young voters in most expensive towns reject housing policies
Young people in some of Australia's most expensive regional towns are disappointed with both major parties, as experts warn their policies are likely to push house prices up even further.
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