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Australia, for the first time in five years, has seen a decrease in chocolate and confectionery consumption.

The opposition leader’s election pitch maintains Labor has presided over a litany of price rises – but experts say some problems began on Coalition’s watch

Australia's job market is characterised by a series of complicated trends, starting from an uneven job distribution across different territories to job growth disparities between the public and private sectors. Since 2022, when the Labour Party under Prime Minister Alabanese assumed office, there has been a significant increase in government…

Climate regulation through carbon storage was worth A$43.2 billion to Australia in 2020-21, according to a report released today which seeks to put a monetary value on the benefits flowing from our natural assets.

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“They need a complete picture of who we are as a nation, including where LGBTQ+ people live, what our jobs are, our health issues, where we go to school and what our families look like.” 

Economic data shows food and beverage prices still rising faster than long-term average, even as inflationary pressures ease

Older women could be at dual risk of domestic violence – from partners and sons, a Guardian analysis of government data has found

Advocates say they are struggling to place people experiencing homelessness in secure housing, resulting in preventable deaths

Is renting clothes instead of buying them truly better for the planet? As the textile industry faces growing scrutiny for its environmental impact, clothing rental services promise consumers the opportunity to refresh their wardrobe frequently while lowering their carbon footprint. But is this solution as eco-friendly as it appears?

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week shows one in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are LGBTQIA+.