Vic leaders square off in election debate
Victoria's major party leaders have sparred over energy, integrity and health in the first and only debate between the pair ahead of the November 26 election.
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Doctor groups slam prescription changes
Doctors have hit out at Victorian Labor's plan if re-elected to allow pharmacists to hand out antibiotics and issue scripts for the contraceptive pill.
Heating climate requires broad action
The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.
Union call to ban engineered stone imports
Australia's main construction union wants the federal government to ban imports of engineered stone, which have been linked to deadly lung disease silicosis.
We’re safe and mainstream, say Vic Libs
Victoria's Liberal Leader has promoted his party as "centrist" and "mainstream" ahead of the state election, following days of damaging extremist claims.
Coal exporters accused of falsifying data
The Albanese government will examine accusations by independent MP Andrew Wilkie in parliament of exporters fabricating data to falsely claim 'clean coal'.
Workplace law changes up in the air
The government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's being rushed.
Some relief for temporary visa holders
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain.
Vic Libs candidate distanced from party
A week out from election day, the Victorian Liberals have moved to distance themselves from an upper house candidate over her links to a controversial church.
Albanese returns home after summit success
The prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.
Medibank hackers release more data
Australians caught up in the Medibank hack have been dealt another blow after the Russian group behind the breach released more sensitive information overnight.
Vic candidate dies days before polls close
The Nationals candidate for the seat of Narracan in Victoria's east has died unexpectedly, five days out from the state election.
Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
Shifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.
Justice for family of Sydney MH17 victim
The family of one of the 38 Australians killed on the ill-fated MH17 have welcomed a guilty verdict for three men who downed the plane eight years ago.
PM wraps regional tour with optimism
The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other world leaders.
Human rights groups urge action on Myanmar
Australia is being called upon to exert more pressure on Myanmar's military dictatorship following the release of jailed economist Sean Turnell.
Victorian Libs accuse VEC of interference
The Victorian Electoral Commission and Liberal Leader Matthew Guy are at odds over whether he and others fully co-operated with the body's donation-based probe.
WA teen Cassius farewelled by loved ones
The family of Cassius Turvey, who was allegedly murdered while walking home from school in Perth, has mourned his passing at a private funeral.
Australia is back at world table: Albanese
Trade talks at the APEC summit in Thailand could be a chance for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to progress talks about China lifting sanctions on Australia.
PM joins leaders to condemn North Korea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined colleagues from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to condemn a ballistic missile launch.
SA to look at faster treatment for UTIs
A South Australian parliamentary committee is likely to be established to look at giving people easier access to medication to treat urinary tract infections.
Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
Wages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.
John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith
Former defence minister Peter Reith has been remembered as a fierce political advocate and family man who was disliked by his opponents.
Teals’ Vic vote cards allowed to be used
Three independent candidates have successfully challenged the Victorian Electorate Commission's decision to rule their how-to-vote cards as misleading.
Albanese and China’s Xi meet in Bali
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough at the G20 summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a "constructive" meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Big wins for muso taking didgeridoo global
It's been a big night for musician William Barton, who has won two prizes at the Screen Music Awards, after being chosen as Queensland's Australian of the Year.
Cop refuses to answer at NT’s teen inquest
The Northern Territory policeman who shot dead Kumanjayi Walker has claimed privilege and refused to answer questions at an inquest into the teen's death.
Albanese wraps G20 summit with trade talks
Anthony Albanese has joined other leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine while pushing the case for a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Australia and China reset relationship
A meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important move towards mending Australia-China diplomatic relations.
Outgoing Nats MP ‘grateful’ to Barilaro
An outgoing Nationals MP has said she will always be grateful to divisive former deputy premier John Barilaro as she farewells her career in NSW politics.
Albanese secures meeting with China’s Xi
Reducing Australia's dependence on China will be an important step for the nation's resilience, as Anthony Albanese secures a meeting with Xi Jinping.