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Report finds nearly half of young Australians feel robbed of their youth

A recent report has revealed young people in Australia feel they are missing out on their youth due to increased pressures such as the cost-of-living crisis.
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South Australia expands ban on single-use plastics

New bans on single-use plastics come into effect from September 1 in a bid to reduce waste, but not much will change for sustainably focused Bowden cafe, My Grandma Ben.
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Residents call foul over new sporting grounds for Australia’s oldest hockey club

Forestville Hockey Club has recently opened its new facility to hockey players and Unley High School students, but the journey has not been without issue.
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What’s on in Adelaide: August edition

From art exhibitions to musicals, markets to gigs, and author talks to styling workshops, get the most out of the last month of winter with the August guide to What’s On.
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Tertiary placement plan will still leave plenty in placement poverty

The Australian government has announced students completing mandatory placements in specific tertiary fields will receive $319.50 per week after July 1, 2025, but students in the areas left behind still face the threat of placement poverty.
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Federal government commits to releasing states’ and territories’ road trauma data

The government has announced they will require states and territories to reveal crash data to meet road funding requirements. OTR journalist Thomas Docking reports on this commitment and its potential role in future road safety strategies.
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