On another Closing the Gap Day we are once again confronted with the same disappointing reality – only four of 19 Closing the Gap (CTG) targets, some originally pledged in 2007, are on track. Despite repeated commitments from governments and institutions, the results remain stagnant.
New England Times Engage
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QW: Promises, promises…
(In response to the Coalition Budget Reply) We were promised a gas led recovery when they were last elected and it never happened.
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Budget delivers cheaper medicines and more bulk billing but leaves out long-term health reform
Less than two months from an election, the Albanese government last night presented a budget that aims to swing the voting pendulum its way.
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Is this the right budget for these economic times?
Matt Garrow and Victoria Thieberger from The Conversation asked five experts what they think of the Budget.
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POLL: Cost of Living
Our next Engage Poll is on Cost of Living. Take part now! Closes March 30.
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Live Blog: Federal Budget
Join us from 6pm for rolling coverage of what is included in tonight’s Federal Budget.
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Why is there a shortage of oestrogen patches in Australia… again?
Many people rely on hormone replacement therapy during menopause or gender-affirming hormone therapy – but the recurring national shortages of patches look set to continue
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Time to call BS on the PBS
One in three New Englanders is taking a medication not covered by the PBS. The reduction in the PBS copay from $30 to $25 will not help them at all.
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Labor’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation will see Australians better connected during natural disasters
Minister for Communication Michelle Rowland says Labor’s bold UOMO plan will bring mobile coverage sky-high, connecting Aussies even in disasters or remote black spots.
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Can police stop threatening teenagers to make us feel better, please?
I was horrified to read today’s story about the ‘new’ police response to youth crime “Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth” New England Times 19/3/2025. It sounded like the cops were intending to just go lock kids up to make other people feel better. The Deputy Commissioner of Police should not […]