Social media platforms have hit out at an incoming age limit for Australian children after laws passed federal parliament.
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Posted inGeneral News
Mind check: should schools track kids’ mental health?
Australian schools will have access to a government-funded digital tool to support students’ mental health but some question whether it will be effective.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m
The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, Mental Health
Goondiwindi psychologist goes in search of new age Aussie farmers
Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia’s cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.
Posted inNSW Politics
‘Deeply sorry’: NSW braces for big train, nurse strikes
The NSW government’s pay negotiations with major frontline unions have intensified, with two prominent workforces set to take strike action.
Posted inWorkers and Unions
Cash bonuses to keep ADF members in military expanded
Australian Defence Force members will be given $50,000 bonuses to stay in the armed service for three years as part of a bid to boost retention rates.
Posted inLocal News
Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils
Clearer and consistent rules are needed for e-scooters and bikes, but councils do not want the burden of enforcement or building infrastructure for their safe use, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
‘We didn’t do it’: man denies rumours over teen’s death
A man has rejected “fanciful” rumours that he and his brother were involved in the death of teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks in 1988.
Posted inGeneral News, Tamworth
Rumour of boxer’s role in teen’s death aired at inquest
After the body of a teenager was found on train tracks in regional NSW there were rumours a local boxer was involved, an inquest has been told.
Posted inNew England Surrounds, Politics
LNP wins Queensland election
Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli has claimed victory in the Queensland election despite Premier Steven Miles casting doubt on the LNP’s majority.