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Julie CrossNational Social Affairs Reporter

Julie Cross is the national social affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. She writes about aged care, child care, women’s issues, disability, education, family and consumer trends and immigration. She has previously written for British and Irish national newspapers. If you have a story contact her at julie.cross@news.com.au

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Debt-laden Aussies are turning to plastic more than ever before, with new figures showing an increased reliance on credit cards, buy now pay later schemes and payday loans.

‘Wake-up call’: Worst NSW postcodes for bad debt revealed

A Sydney man who racked up $6000 in debt is one of many Aussies in the red as credit card debt skyrockets by $500 million in Australia. See the worst-hit areas in NSW.

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Worst postcodes in Qld for bad debt revealed

A man who racked up $6000 in debt is one of many Aussies in the red as credit card debt skyrockets by $500 million in Australia. See the worst-hit areas in Queensland.

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Worst SA postcodes for bad debt revealed

A man who racked up $6000 in debt is one of many Aussies in the red as credit card debt skyrockets by $500 million in Australia. See the worst-hit areas in SA.

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Generic images of Australian Defence medal. Generic image for ANZAC Day. Picture: Floss Adams.

Why teaching kids about Anzac Day’s bigger meaning matters

A former curriculum director says schools need to do more to halt the decline in young people willing to fight for Australia. Have your say.

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Aged care residents have revealed how safe they feel in their facility, with people in more than 200 Australian homes claiming they ‘never feel safe’. See which ones.

‘Never feel safe’: Worst-rated SA aged care homes for safety

One of South Australia’s largest aged care providers has some of the lowest ranked facilities in the state for safety, according to its own residents. See how South Australian homes are ranked.

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Worst-rated Qld aged care home for safety

A private aged care group rapped over the knuckles for a lack of staff, has two out of the three lowest ranked homes in the state for safety, according to its residents. Queensland homes ranked.

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‘Never feel safe’: Worst-rated NSW aged care homes for safety

Aged care residents in almost 70 homes across NSW say they never feel safe, a shocking survey reveals. See how homes in NSW ranked.

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‘Never feel safe’: Vic aged care homes shock results

Shocking findings have emerged after aged care residents were asked how safe they feel in their facility, and many did not have glowing reviews. Search the interactive table for ratings.

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Korongee Village in Derwent Park. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN

Ranked: how safe is your aged care home?

Aged care residents in almost one in 10 Tasmanian aged care homes feel unsafe, a new survey reveals. See how safe your aged care home is in our online table.

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Full List: Shock safety scores of aged care homes revealed

Aged care residents have revealed how safe they feel in their facility, with those in 200 Australian homes claiming they ‘never feel safe’. See how yours rates.

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