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Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster

The new Northern Territory government is planning a swathe of changes to alcohol policy.

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Beyond raising the age of criminal responsibility, African youth need more culturally aware support

Beyond raising the age of criminal responsibility, African youth need more culturally aware support

African youth, most notably those of South Sudanese heritage, are over-represented in the criminal justice system in Victoria. In 2024, African youth account for about 50% of young people in custody in Victoria, up from 4% in 2012.

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Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes

Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes

Less than 1% of the 12 million Australians who travelled to work on Census Day in 2021 rode a bicycle to get there.

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Tobacco companies were banned from Aussie sports. Fossil fuel outfits deserve the same

We can reject sponsorship from fossil fuel companies, kicking their money out of our beloved sports, arts and public events.

Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling ad ban is a flawed approach. Australia should learn from it

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Warning over rise in nitrous oxide abuse as service stations sell potentially deadly 'nangs' to teenagers

Canisters of nitrous oxide, known as "nangs" and linked to the death of a Queensland man, are readily available across Australia. But drug experts disagree on what to do.

Youth vaping key concern for VicHealth as TGA's consultation on reforms winds up

Victoria's health promotion foundation wants regulations tightened on vaping products containing nicotine as soon as possible, due to the "exploding" popularity of vapes among youths.

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A New Vic Survey Shows There’s Been A Big Ol’ Rise In The Number Of Young Ppl Honking Vapes

A New Vic Survey Shows There’s Been A Big Ol’ Rise In The Number Of Young Ppl Honking Vapes

"They contain 200 plus chemicals, many of which are banned under current law."

ABC Your Move: Struggling with finding the motivation to exercise, or wanting to switch it up? Catch up on our expert Q&A

ABC Your Move: Struggling with finding the motivation to exercise, or wanting to switch it up? Catch up on our expert Q&A

Whether you’re looking to get the most out of your next workout or looking for motivation to get started, our expert panel answered your questions about exercise.

How dark is 'dark advertising'? We audited Facebook, Google and other platforms to find out

How dark is 'dark advertising'? We audited Facebook, Google and other platforms to find out

Once upon a time, most advertisements were public. If we wanted to see what advertisers were doing, we could easily find it – on TV, in newspapers and magazines, and on billboards around the city.

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‘Disgusting’: calls to overhaul enforcement of e-cigarette regulations in Victoria

‘Disgusting’: calls to overhaul enforcement of e-cigarette regulations in Victoria

VicHealth says retail licensing scheme is needed as children as young as 10 become addicted

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Deakin University data shows which foods are soaring in price while others hold steady

Deakin University data shows which foods are soaring in price while others hold steady

Skyrocketing lettuce prices have capture people's attention but other items in the fresh produce section have remained the same price over the past two years and some have even become cheaper.

Yes, $5 for lettuce is too much. Government should act to stem the rising cost of healthy eating

Yes, $5 for lettuce is too much. Government should act to stem the rising cost of healthy eating

The cost of living is on the rise. The recent Consumer Price Index (a measure of inflation of a standard basket of goods) revealed Australians’ grocery baskets are one of the biggest casualties.

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