Australian young-onset dementia set to rise 40% by 2054, new data shows
New data from Dementia Australia projects a 40% rise in young Australians under 65 living with dementia by 2054, with total dementia cases in the hundreds of thousands.
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Indonesia’s president tightens grip on critics, with potential fallout for Australia
Indonesia’s leadership crackdown on dissent could reshape regional diplomacy with Australia. Analysts weigh potential impacts on media, civil society and cross-border ties.
Aussie man faces hundreds of online grooming charges
A 27-year-old man faces hundreds of online grooming charges after allegedly grooming more than 450 children over seven years, with investigators tracking the scope across Australia and overseas.
Aussie teen charged over death threat to Israel’s president and banned from contacting Trump
A Sydney teenager faces NSW charges for an alleged death threat to Israel’s president, plus a separate ban on contacting Donald Trump. Details remain limited as the case unfolds.
Australia pledges to repair Gaza war graves after distressing damage reports
Australia vows to repair Gaza war graves after satellite imagery suggested gravestones were disturbed at the Gaza Commonwealth cemetery. Officials warn repairs could take months.
Wong defends Herzog visit as backlash grows over Israel president’s Australia trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong defends the visit of Israel’s president Isaac Herzog to Australia, urging critics to consider the context as opposition and concern mount.
Deputy PM under scrutiny over proposed CGT discount changes
Questions mount as reports surface that the government is weighing changes to the capital gains tax discount, with deputy prime minister Richard Marles pressed for clarity.
New study hints autism diagnoses may be similar across genders
A national study suggests autism diagnosis rates could be similar for boys and girls, prompting questions about screening, recognition and service access.
Three childcare centres closed in national safety crackdown
Authorities shutter three early learning sites amid concerns about hazardous items and supervision, as regulators push for higher childcare safety standards.
Frustrations drive Fa’asuamaleaui’s contract decision, ending Bears speculation
Isiah Fa’asuamaleaui outlines the motives behind his life-after-2026 call, quashing Bears chatter and shaping Titans and Maroons plans for the years ahead.