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Business & Economics

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The evolution of retirement living

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that living circumstances in retirement have changed over time, but social connections are generally strong

Business & Economics

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Special Report

Is this the golden age of retirement?

The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows we’re retiring later, but healthier and wealthier

Business & Economics

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There’s still a gender gap in retirement

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows women retire slightly younger than men, with more caring responsibilities for grandchildren, and with much less superannuation

Business & Economics

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Retirees have never been wealthier, except for those that aren’t

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that many Australians die with significant wealth from home ownership and superannuation, but can this last?

Health & Medicine

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Special Report

A little rhino beetle tells a story

The artwork in this series has its own story – using an Australian rhino beetle to illustrate metamorphosis and recovery

Health & Medicine

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Special Report

Don’t look away

Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma. As a society, let’s engage rather than look away

Health & Medicine

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When ‘home’ is taken away

The concept of ‘home’ fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide and it can be challenging to rebuild a sense of belonging

Health & Medicine

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Special Report

A stable place in a time of turmoil

Schools can be the only stable and predictable environment in the lives of children affected by the tragedy of fatal domestic violence – but they need resourcing

Health & Medicine

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“That weird kid without parents”

Losing a parent through domestic homicide can change a child’s self-understanding in isolating ways. Support must respond to identity-based distress and foster belonging

Health & Medicine

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Special Report

A child’s right to be heard

After a parent is killed due to domestic violence, children aren’t given enough opportunity to express their opinions on decisions that directly affect their lives