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Our Housing System Is Broken and the Poorest Australians Are Being Hardest Hit
Just when we think the price of rentals could not get any worse, this week’s Rental Affordability Snapshot by Anglicare has revealed low-income Australians are facing a housing crisis like never before.
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Can a Lack of Sleep Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
If you don’t always get as many hours of sleep as you’d like, perhaps you were concerned by news of a recent study that found people who sleep less than six hours a night are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Quiet on Set Highlights How We Don’t Keep Child Stars Safe – In Hollywood Or Online
The new documentary Quiet on Set investigates children’s television station Nickelodeon from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. The five-part series highlights the abuse many child actors faced while working for the station. The child stars on these shows – now adults in their 30s – share their experiences working on the Nickelodeon sets.…
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How Does the Cost of a Coffee in Australia Compare to International Prices?
Think $5.50 is too much for a flat white? Actually it’s too cheap, and our world-famous cafes are paying the price.