The survey of 2000 families found 9 in 10 parents and carer are worried about affording school items for their children, while just over half ((51.6%)) think their children will miss out on digital devices needed for their school work.
The Robodebt Royal Commission is due to resume in Brisbane today with two more former Coalition government ministers scheduled to appear.
Vice-President Kamala Harris has called for an end to gun violence in the United States, after 10 people were shot dead during Lunar New Year celebrations in California.
Germany has pledged to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, amid mounting international pressure to send tanks to Kyiv.
New Zealand will have its first Pacifica deputy Prime Minister, after Carmel Sepuloni was chosen for the position on Sunday. Chris Hipkins was chosen as New Zealand's new Prime Minister, to replace Jacinda Ardern, following her shock resignation on Thursday.
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas has surged through to the Australian Open quarter-finals yet again...
