Suicide a hot election issue in regional centres

Chardonnay vines in a vineyard at Cowra in the central west of New South Wales

Chardonnay vines in a vineyard at Cowra in the central west of New South Wales Source: Getty Images

Suicide is the biggest killer among Australians under the age of 44.


In rural and regional areas, where services are more sparse, the rate is 3.7 times higher.

The Bureau of Statistics says it's an issue that isn't getting any better.

 






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