Brooke Young

The new Federal Government is taking shape, as Labor announces its official ministry with strong female representation. Tanya Plibersek, Catherine King, Clare O'Neil and Michelle Rowland are among the women appointed as government ministers.

For the first time, the Australian War Memorial has published a list of the names of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who served in Vietnam. So far, the list includes just 250 names, but the War Memorial is calling on the public to help that list grow.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a two-day trip to the Torres Strait, to discuss his plans for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He’s accompanied by Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney and Queensland Senator Nita Green, with a cultural lunch and meetings with Elders on the agenda.

Today - 27 September, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on Parliament's return tackles cost of living, integrity, fuel and cyber security

Gambling was the most important thing in Paul’s life - more important than showering, and he’s not the only one who has felt that strain on his mental health.

In this episode of the Too Hard Basket series, we look at the taboo topic of gambling-related suicides. How can the shame and stigma of gambling and debt push level-headed people to consider serious, irreversible harm, and what needs to be done to make meaningful change?

For those who have spent time incarcerated, life post-release can be challenging and, often burdened with debts and with no income and few savings, it can be difficult not to fall back into criminal activity. So what can be done to ensure those who spend time in prison are better equipped with the…

Russian president Vladimir Putin's declaration of martial law in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine will probably see tightened security measures and restrictions. It is the latest in an escalating series of moves from the Kremlin aiming to counter growing Ukrainian offences.

With the National Disability Insurance Scheme not covering anyone who suffers a disabling injury over 65, many are left scrambling for funds to pay for the care they need. But whose responsiblity is it to ensure our elderly Australians have enough support? Where should the funds be coming from? And…

As a relatively new area of research, there's not a lot known about Gaming Addiction. But with technology now such a central component of our lives, what issues do Australians face when it comes to a healthy relationship with internet gaming, and what measures need to be put in place to ensure a…