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The four factors that drag Australians down

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The four factors that drag Australians down  - It puts the annual wellbeing cost of mental illness in Australia at a staggering $200 billion – equivalent to about 12 per cent of the annual output of the ...

Where do Australia's happiest people live?

Where do Australia's happiest people live?  - That's according to a new report on Australia's mental wellbeing. The report uses averages of data gathered over 10 years - from 2006 to now - of all ...

Election promises highlight need for child care and early learning reform

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Election promises highlight need for child care and early learning reform  - That's why Early Childhood Australia wants to see the major parties commit to improving the system so that every Australian child has access to at ...

Indigenous leaders call feud between minister and land council chief 'childish'

Indigenous leaders call feud between minister and land council chief 'childish'  - The Indigenous affairs minister, Nigel Scullion, at a cultural event near ... Traditional owners Witiyana and Wanyubi Marika told Guardian Australia  ...

Fraud suspected in 44 remote indigenous programs

Fraud suspected in 44 remote indigenous programs  - Warren Mundine, chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory ... Reconciliation Australia chief executive Justin Mohamed told the program ...

It's on for old and old: younger voters don't stand a chance

It's on for old and old : younger voters don't stand a chance  - And what if parties realise they can win elections by kow-towing to the older demographic and downplaying issues that matter to younger Australians ?

Hairy future for Australia's beloved koala

Hairy future for Australia's beloved koala  - A sweet, sickly smell filled the air as Sherwood Robyn, a 12-year-old koala, was brought into a small examination room at Australia’s first hospital for the furry marsupials. From afar, she appeared in fine health. But closer inspection revealed a “wet bottom” - a clear sign of the chlamydia infection which is ravaging 

Lack of housing choice frustrates would-be downsizers

Lack of housing choice frustrates would-be downsizers  - Almost one in three older Australians would like to downsize to reduce the demands of maintaining their garden, but many can't find alternative homes ...

Rural Victoria offers a peek into Aboriginal Australian history

Rural Victoria offers a peek into Aboriginal Australian history  - IT boggles the mind to think indigenous Australian history dates back about 50,000 years. Given European arrival here is a paltry 200 years, it's difficult ...

Mystery over first Australians solved

Mystery over first Australians solved  - Skeleton of an Aboriginal man dug up in Lake Mungo in 1974 has been ... claims that ancient Aboriginals were not the first people in Australia .

Aboriginals were the first residents of Australia, study confirms

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Aboriginals were the first residents of Australia , study confirms  - Aboriginals were the first residents of Australia , study confirms ... for the argument that Aboriginal Australians were the first inhabitants of Australia ,” the ...

Rapid HIV Testing Service Opens in South Australia

Rapid HIV Testing Service Opens in South Australia  - SHine SA Chief Executive Officer Jill Davidson said the new service, known as Rapido, will encourage more people to undergo HIV testing and sexual health screening.

Gay couples are becoming 'reproductive refugees' as more countries outlaw surrogacy

Gay couples are becoming 'reproductive refugees' as more countries outlaw surrogacy  - In an interview with Gay Star News, the founder of gay parenting blog Gay Dads Australia , Rodney Chiang-Cruise, told of the frustration the gay  ...

Your Vote Could Decide if Same-Sex Marriage is Legalised in Australia in 2016

Your Vote Could Decide if Same-Sex Marriage is Legalised in Australia in 2016  - In fact, until 1997, homosexuality was actually still illegal in Tasmania. And in Queensland and South Australia , the gay panic defence is still available ...

New political party represents older New Zealanders

New political party represents older New Zealanders  - A new political party has formed to represent older New Zealanders , saying the Government is showing no interest in senior issues. The New Zealand ...

Nauruans want homosexuality banned

Nauruans want homosexuality banned  - A Nauru opposition MP, Squire Jeremiah, has demanded the government immediately repeal new legislation decriminalising homosexuality. Mr Jeremiah says the reform, announced last month, had been done without any consultation with the people.

Key industries would struggle without migrant labour

Key industries would struggle without migrant labour  - The hospitality, tourism, farming and building sectors say they all are heavily dependent on migrant labour and would be worried at any suggestion of cutbacks.

Natural maori health clinic to open in Mangakino

Natural maori health clinic to open in Mangakino  - As a Maori health advocate for the community and Ngati Tuuwharetoa​ Pedersen said something had to be done to close the huge gap for Maori .

Māori leader supports Govt call for more organ donors

Māori leader supports Govt call for more organ donors  - A Māori leader supports the Government's move to try and increase the number of deceased organ donors in New Zealand . Consultation starts today ...

Dr Peetikuia Wainui honoured for work and achievements in Maori health services

Dr Peetikuia Wainui honoured for work and achievements in Maori health services - DR Peetikuia Wainui has been made a member of the New Zealand order of Merit for her work and long list of achievements in Maori health services.

Tina Porou honoured for services to Maori and the environment

Tina Porou honoured for services to Maori and the environment - She believes New Zealand has much to gain from embracing the Maori way of thinking, especially in areas like resource management.

Marae doing what should be states responsibility

Marae doing what should be states responsibility  -  Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says the role being played by marae in addressing the housing crisis is a pointer to what can be ...

Whanau move in to Kaitaia's Whare Ora

Whanau move in to Kaitaia's Whare Ora   - A far north trust says a state of emergency should be declared over the state of Maori housing in Taitokerau but it's not waiting on central or local ...

Papua provincial government to host international conference on ecotourism

Papua provincial government to host international conference on ecotourism  - Head of Papua Provinces Environmental Management Agency Noak ... to support the welfare of the indigenous people of Papua ," he stated here.