Home ownership for younger people at generational lows Inequality from tax settings that favoured housing investment is affecting younger Australians, an advocacy groups says. AAP · Aug 25
'My life burnt down': the cost of leaving violence Two women have revealed the economic impact of starting their lives over as the financial cost of escaping domestic violence soars by 71 per cent in a decade. AAP · Jul 24
Foster mum can work with kids after sex claims spurned A foster carer accused of buying a sex toy for a teenage girl can work with children after a tribunal dismissed the "fanciful" allegations against her. AAP · Jan 29
Rural disadvantage deepens as care workers priced out Workers supporting vulnerable people in regional Australia are being pushed out of the housing market, sometimes vying for homes alongside high-paid miners. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
War of words between online safety chief and YouTube continues – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2025
Court approves payout after COVID-19 aged care deaths Families of those who died amid aged care failures during a deadly COVID-19 outbreak will be compensated after a judge signed off on a deal. AAP · May 2, 2025
Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Call to bring back inheritance tax to tackle wealth gap Inheritance taxes are economically efficient and reduce inequality between those who work for an income and those who earn income from wealth, economists say. AAP · Feb 13, 2025
7 Op Shops In Sydney You Need To Visit For Your Next Thrifting Adventure Here at PEDESTRIAN.TV we do not gate-keep, so here's Sydney's ultimate thrifting list to find the best goodies. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 14, 2025
Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening' Tasmania's government has parked their commitment to "nation-leading" harm minimisation poker machine reforms. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot' More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot". AAP · Oct 10, 2024
Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
'It will be a complete loss': mum's plea to prevent childcare closure Samaritans is pegged to close its Woodberry and Newcastle sites. Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024
'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by The cost of rent, food, and petrol are taking a toll on people living on Centrelink payments and forcing them to skip meals and make other difficult choices. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2024 Average jobseeker has $135 weekly shortfall on basic costs, report finds Often nothing left for other necessities or emergencies, Anglicare says, with Centrelink payment levels ‘trapping people in poverty’
The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2024 Wearing many hats: Canberra op shops struggle to balance needs of community The stores are at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis.
AAP · Apr 22, 2024 'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents Crushing rent increases are becoming the new normal with lower-income earners and people on welfare priced out of the market, Anglicare Australia has warned.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024 Changes to Australia’s property tax concessions could net $60bn over decade, crossbench senators say David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie point to PBO modelling showing budget savings even while continuing existing owners’ capital gains tax discount
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 ‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul
AAP · Feb 6, 2024 Reform call after baby's gay aunt refused as carer Advocacy groups want legal changes after an adoption agency refused to consider an Aboriginal baby's aunt as a carer because she was in same-sex relationship.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024 Morning Mail: King Charles diagnosed with cancer, charity accused over Aboriginal care, school attendance falls Monarch will step back from public duties during treatment, palace says; Anglicare refused family member as carer ‘because of same-sex relationship’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024 Anglicare Sydney refused to assess Aboriginal baby’s aunt as carer because she was in same-sex relationship, court hears Magistrate says orders ‘would have robbed’ the nine-month-old girl, who has complex needs, of being raised by her family
AAP · Jan 26, 2024 Jobless being 'churned' through employment system Australia's employment system is failing to help those it should be serving who are increasingly being subject to "draconian" conditions, according to a report.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023 There are 26 jobseekers for every entry-level position in Australia, report finds Anglicare chief says its survey shows more than 500,000 people are being ‘left behind’, with demand for starter jobs outstripping supply across country
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Charity wants tax cuts switch to ease cost of living Stage three tax cuts will soon mean Australia's highest earners better off while leaving those struggling with cost of living behind, Anglicare says.