Electricity demand is high because of extreme heat in summer and cold winters, yet housing standards remain low. Prepayment electricity meters in many remote communities force households to pay for ...

SYDNEYSYDNEY — A survey conducted by the Australian Sports Foundation determined that nearly half of the country’s best athletes are earning below the national poverty line threshold with an annual ...

Responding to Minister Julie Bishop and Minister Josh Frydenberg’s announcement of 6 May committing Australia to join the voluntary Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Diane Sheard ...

Advocates say Australia is falling short when it comes to measuring poverty and it is leading to worse outcomes for families doing it tough. They're calling on the government to change the way it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Australia's Bronte Campbell celebrates after winning gold and also setting a new games record in the women's 100-meter ...