As overdose deaths continue to occur, more injection rooms are needed

Advocates say more medically supervised injection rooms are needed across Melbourne as figures show overdose deaths remain near record-breaking. According to an annual report released by the Coroners Court of Victoria on Thursday, 547 Victorians suffered a fatal overdose in 2023 – three fewer than 2022, when the state recorded its deadliest deaths.

“Collaboration” was needed to tackle supermarket land banking

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged that a key part of the government's crackdown on supermarkets depends on cooperation with states, territories and local governments. In addition to a $30 million cash injection for Australia's consumer rights watchdog, the Albanian government has pledged to also consider planning and zoning reforms to address land banking and … Read more

More education needed about dangers of pornography after study finds men who gawk are more likely to assault

More education about the dangers of pornography is needed after a new study found that men who frequently stare at women are more likely to display tendencies that lead to sexual assault, according to south-west news service Waratah. The study, by psychology researcher Ross Hollett of Edith Cowan University, examined the male gaze and its … Read more