Social Affairs

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Research points to government intervention during the pandemic adversely impacting first home ownership.

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Human civilisation is headed for collapse. Collectively, we are pushing planet Earth beyond the limits of endurance. There has to be a better way. Now a new book makes the case for systemic change.

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Research suggests housing affordability is a major issue for teachers and may exacerbate the shortage crisis further.

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Despite government intervention to reduce electricity prices, energy regulators indicate power bills will still increase this year.

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If people with disability can’t access the NDIS, they’re often left without any services or supports. This needs to change.

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Misunderstanding the link between our actions and consequences could be what makes giving up harmful habits so difficult, study shows.

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We wanted to quantify what social factors increase a person’s chance of ending up in prison, and to use that to improve policy and reduce the harms and costs of incarceration.

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The conditions inside our homes may contribute to the symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents.

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Pausing AI development will give our governments and culture time to catch up with and steer the rush of new technology.

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A new study explains the kind of tunes we can’t seem to shake off.

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