4 m. ago If I had a teenager, I’d rather they were addicted to smoking than scrolling

Two-thirds of the British public think increased social media use is a key driver of rising youth mental health problems and 75 per cent support banning under-16s from social media.

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4 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates in another divided vote

The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

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5 h. ago In NSW personal injury law, Maurie Stack was ‘the equivalent of Pele or Beyonce’

Maurie Stack was more than just a lawyer; he was devoted to public service and was even writing his own operetta based on The Dismissal.

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5 h. ago LNP opens door to hospital board overhauls, raising spectre of ‘cronyism’

The Crisafulli government made sweeping changes to other boards, but lacked the power to remove health service directors for no reason – until now.

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6 h. ago ‘Let me make love to you’: $1000 sex offer revealed in security firm chief’s harassing messages

MA Services boss Micky Ahuja is accused of harassing vulnerable women who worked for him.

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6 h. ago First Look: Cleo is Melbourne’s new summer hotspot replacing rooftop bar Mid Air

The fresh concept on the 12th floor of Russell Street hotel Hyde Melbourne Place boasts a Med-leaning menu led by a former Cutler and Society chef.

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6 h. ago There’s a simple calculation about health that should outrage anyone who can do arithmetic

At a time when other states have started emulating Victoria, the government is abolishing its best-known public health institution.

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6 h. ago Another local council moves to formally oppose Burswood racetrack

Both the Town of Victoria Park and City of Perth have formally rejected the state government’s plans for a racetrack in Burswood. Now, South Perth will debate a motion to follow suit at next week’s council meeting.

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6 h. ago Honest Gareth: the politician who admits he wasn’t up to the job

Gareth Graham, a retired paramedic team manager from Ambulance Victoria, has quit his job as Alpine Shire mayor 10 days after he was elected.

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12 h. ago Queensland’s top cop taken to industrial referee over new senior job

A police union has lodged a complaint against Steve Gollschewski, claiming it was not properly consulted over a new senior job in his office.

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15 h. ago Abolition of ‘lived experience’ test for mental health leaders alarms industry

The mental health sector says axing a requirement for people who have experienced mental health challenges to be at the forefront of reform is a betrayal.

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15 h. ago ‘Just leave it alone’: Nossal calls for VicHealth to be spared from government cuts

One of Australia’s greatest scientists has called the decision to abolish the health promotion agency “a misguided cost-saving measure”.

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15 h. ago ‘My identity was dismissed’: Teen scrubbed from Bayside newsletter over Palestine necklace

A Hampton teenager, who won an award for her volunteering work, was removed from the council magazine following complaints from the public.

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15 h. ago Wells’ Kirribilli comeback mixes social media crusade with crisis management

Hiding under the Doona was not an option for Anika Wells today. So she showed up. Did her job. Powered on. Answered questions. Apologies were not on the agenda.

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18 h. ago Wells’ expenses a costly distraction from admirable social media ban

The Albanese government has needlessly allowed Anika Wells’ expenses to cast a shadow over its big-ticket reform.

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19 h. ago A shootout looms between two very different cricketers if Khawaja is axed

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs on a bold Adelaide call as Beau Webster pushes his case, with Pat Cummins’ return set to reshape Australia’s selection puzzle.

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23 h. ago Albanese, Wells decline to back overhaul of family travel perks for MPs

Two Coalition MPs have called for entitlement rules to be scrutinised, while the prime minister and Wells attempted to keep focus on the government’s social media ban.

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28 h. ago Major breakthrough in Prince Harry's legal battle with UK government

Royal Editor of The Daily Mirror, Russell Myers on the major breakthrough in Prince Harry's bitter legal battle with the UK government, now a step closer to having his security detail reinstated.

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31 h. ago The MPs who spent more than $100,000 – and the ministers who spent $0 – on family travel

Australian taxpayers have spent more than $4 million on travel for politicians’ families and spouses since the election of the Albanese government.

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41 h. ago Australia news as it happened: RBA keeps interest rates at 3.6 per cent; Wells under fire for fresh travel expense revelation

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