AI is revolutionising diabetes treatment, inquiry told
Life-changing artificial intelligence technology is being used to treat diabetes patients, although access remains limited, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
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Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on
A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.
‘Yes’ campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post
Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.
Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage
Victoria will make teaching degrees free for the next two years as long as students go on to work at state-run high schools in a bid to stem shortages.
Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders
The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".
Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality
Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.
Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews
As debate continues on new laws to improve the culture of parliament house, a former coalition government minister says she was harassed during question time.
Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.
‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation’s best paid
NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.
Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls
More dire polling on the voice to parliament for the 'yes' campaign has not shaken Indigenous leaders, less than five weeks out from referendum day.
Major upgrade to ageing hospitals in $3b NSW govt blitz
Western Sydney's stretched health services and hospitals will receive a significant boost as part of a major budget investment by the NSW government.
Postal voting for Indigenous voice referendum to open
Australians will be a step closer to the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum next month as postal vote applications open.
All states but Tasmania set to vote ‘no’ on voice
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
Blind spot in housing funding overlooks regional areas
Regional areas do not receive an equitable share of funding despite feeling the sting of the housing crisis, but a new bill is aimed at changing that.
Labor, Greens strike deal to deliver $10b housing fund
The Greens have struck a deal to pass the Albanese government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund through parliament.
All states except Tasmania set to reject voice proposal
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund
The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.
Foreign minister lauds Australia’s role in Russia flak
Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.
Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping
Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.
Enrolment urged as starting gun fired on referendum
Australians have seven days to enrol or change their details to vote in the upcoming Indigenous voice to parliament referendum on October 14.
Referendum ‘no’ strategy is to ‘flat out lie’: minister
The 'no' campaign has been accused of telling lies to ensure the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum fails, with only weeks until polling day.
Deal unlocks door to housing investment fund passing
A $10 billion housing investment fund is set to be debated in the Senate and passed by the end of the week after the government struck a deal with the Greens.
Woman Liberal MP’s treatment ‘appalling’: minister
As debate continues in the Senate on new laws to improve workplace culture, a former coalition government minister alleges she was harassed in parliament.
History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire
Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.
Survivors call for truth after ‘secret’ graves found
Ground penetrating radar has found possible burial sites on the grounds of a notorious institution where Aboriginal boys were routinely brutalised.
No timeline for Dutton’s recognition referendum plan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has failed to commit to a timeline for when a second referendum for constitutional recognition would be held.
Albanese’s China visit ‘appropriate’, Dutton says
A visit by the prime minister to China, despite unresolved issues including the detention of Australians, will be supported by the opposition.
Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows
The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.
Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton
The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.
Australia’s economic destiny lies in Southeast Asia: PM
Anthony Albanese has unveiled $95 million in measures to boost trade links with Southeast Asia as the first part of a new economic strategy with the region.
Billions to bolster NSW budget with coal tax hike
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has unveiled the state's first increase in coal royalties in almost 15 years as he tries to limit a growing budget deficit.