10 h. ago A medicine shortage is heaping undue stress on schoolkids like Alon

The 12-year-old is among almost 10 per cent of children with ADHD, but an acute shortage of medications is wreaking havoc for families and the teachers trying to help affected students.

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45 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 44 Palestinians in Gaza as UN warns of water shortage

UNICEF says a shortage of fuel to operate wells and desalination plants in Gaza means the enclave “is facing what would amount to a man-made drought”.

Events

5 d. ago ‘We had to beat the drones’: The race for Australians caught in Israel

More than 1200 Australians are trying to get out of Israel and Iran as the conflict between the two nations escalates.

Events

6 d. ago The two north shore councils resisting ‘cookie cutter’ housing

It was touted as a solution to Sydney’s housing shortage but two councils are fighting the “pattern book”, earning a rebuke from the state’s planning minister.

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8 d. ago Chokers no more: For South Africa, the past stayed in the past

Fans rejoiced, embraced and even shed tears. Some of them, greying from years of stress and tension, were wearing original 1992 World Cup shirts. They’ve endured a lot.

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1 week ago The cost of building a house has never been higher. This is what’s behind it

The cost of building a house has never been more expensive, with crushing worker shortages and inflationary pressures among the reasons for the surge.

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1 week ago O’Neil says she’s not a YIMBY, but here’s how she plans to help fix the housing shortage

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil says axing red tape would mean faster building as Labor is on track to fall short of its target to build 1.2 million homes by the end of the decade.

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2 w. ago Joey's SHOCKING RETIREMENT call for Trbojevic brothers: Immortal Behaviour Ep12

With Tom and Jake Trbojevic nearing the end of their contracts, Andrew Johns believes their time in the NRL is almost up. Joey and Allana heap praise on the Canberra Raiders’ ability to sign young talented players and are giddy about their future. The pair preview the clash between Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary, plus the 8th immortal shares his latest travel tips!

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2 w. ago ‘Stark’ figures reveal hundreds of WA teachers burned out and resigned in 2024

New figures revealed in parliament show hundreds of teachers cited stress or burnout as a reason for their resignation in exit surveys.

Society

3 w. ago ‘Dairy shortages, no ifs or buts’: Milk and butter prices to rise as farmers tread water

The high cost of recovery from repeated floods and droughts will contribute to inflation on supermarket shelves.

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3 w. ago Want peace of mind? This small, hot room could be the answer

Often associated with the recovery for elite athletes, the home sauna has become a sought-after addition for relieving stress and anxiety.

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4 w. ago Cut off by floodwaters, spirits are high in Hinton – and laughter is the best medicine

The tiny town near Maitland is banding together amid yet another natural disaster, with local the Victoria Hotel bringing much-needed cheer.

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last month Health bosses rack up $400,000 travel bill while patients wait for care

Staff at the service, which receives $10 million in taxpayer funding, say they are forced to turn away patients due to a critical shortage of doctors and nurses.

Science

last month What shortage? Australia’s bumper olive oil season – and one company’s American dream

As local growers welcome a great year for olive oil, the country’s largest producer is poised to reap another golden harvest – in America.

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