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Federal MP Anne Webster, her husband, and the not-for-profit organisation they founded to support young mothers, have been awarded a total of $875,000 in defamation payouts over a series of "vile" and "unjustifiable" online posts made to Facebook earlier this year. Key points: Mallee MP Anne Webster, her husband Phillip Webster and the not-for-profit entity they founded, Zoe Support, sued …
Just over a week ago, Charlie Laverty's life was like that of many young Australians. Mental health impacts of coronavirus Charlie's story comes as no surprise to Patrick McGorry, one of Australia's leading mental health experts, who warns young people's mental health needs during the COVID-19 response require urgent attention. Professor McGorry also says there needs to be "a fairly …
The trend to cut or quit alcohol is growing in popularity, with the rise of the sober curious — and small distillers are experimenting with styles and flavour to meet demand. Key points: Demand for zero alcohol and low alcohol spirits is growing Small distilleries are experimenting with flavours and styles No-alcohol spirits would not attract excise tax Low and …
