NSW students ‘might actually socialise’ after phone ban
Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.
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Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
NT not a ‘failed state’ says chief minister
John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.
Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban
A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia.
Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum
Clive Palmer has failed in a court appeal to argue ticks should not count in Saturday's voice referendum but if they do then 'X' votes should count as well.
‘Resistance justified’: hundreds protest for Palestine
Protesters are demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to rally in solidarity with Palestine as the prime minister calls for restraint.
Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.
‘Spirit of Israel’ on display as envoy vows resistance
Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.
Zach Rolfe asks coroner to recuse herself due to ‘bias’
A Northern Territory coroner has been asked to consider recusing herself from an inquest due to 'apprehended bias' against former police officer Zachary Rolfe.
‘Yes’ camp looks to father of reconciliation for push
Labor Senator Pat Dodson will take the national stage in one of the last pushes for the 'yes' campaign as the voice referendum draws near.
Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner
The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.
Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears
There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.
Agriculture ministers on the march against fire ants
The spread of an ant that can kill native species and livestock has dominated a meeting of senior ministers, with power poles above farmland also on the agenda.
‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.
Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones
The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.
‘Scaremongering’ concerns despite uptick in voice vote
The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.
Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity
Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.
Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens
Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14.
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.
Premier’s snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP
Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits
Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.
Police no-show at inquiry a ‘slap in the face’: senator
WA Police are a no-show at a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, leaving many questions unanswered.
Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio
A state opposition's newly appointed spokesman on the cost of living has defended stepping into the role despite holding many real estate interests.
Early polling opens as referendum hits home stretch
Referendum campaigners are on the home stretch with pre-polling opening, remote voting underway and less than two weeks before Australians cast their ballots.
Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens
Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink
An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.
Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes
Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes
Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.
Voice success without bipartisanship ‘unprecedented’
Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.
Early voting to get under way for voice referendum
Early voting will open for the voice referendum to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise parliament.