Australia pays tribute to Vietnam veterans, 50 years on
The nation has marked the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of soldiers.
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‘No’ campaign leader reveals workers sacked for racism
A leading 'no' campaigner is under pressure to reveal more details about volunteers who were sacked for racist comments, one of which was "very anti-Semitic".
ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice
Qantas planes will take to the skies featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, in support of the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland
A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.
Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover
Relations between Senator Pauline Hanson and her NSW One Nation parliamentary leader have hit new lows after she took action citing poor election results.
Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model
Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.
Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis
As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.
Cheng Lei’s human rights should be respected: PM
Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.
NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.
Crowds return to Aboriginal Art Fair – with bubble wrap
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair is so far on track to see more visitors than last year, despite the cost of living squeeze.
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Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports
Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.
Bleaching halts coral recovery on Great Barrier Reef
Hard coral recovery has paused on most of the Great Barrier Reef thanks to a mass bleaching event in 2022, which should have been a cooler year for sea life.
Miner rejects traditional owners’ dust, noise claims
Claims of dust and noise emissions have sparked a complaint about Queensland's Carmichael coalmine, but the allegations are denied.
Rent research adds pressure ahead of housing talks
Research shows tenants could have saved billions of dollars if a rent freeze had been implemented, as Australia's governments meet to tackle the housing crisis.
Don’t blame migration for housing mess, business says
The Business Council of Australia says it's disingenuous to brand a temporary rebalancing of Australia's migration inflows as a "big Australia" policy.
Nuclear waste dump King hit, Indigenous owners rejoice
Indigenous owners have welcomed the federal government dumping plans for a nuclear waste facility in regional South Australia.
All shipshape for war games on Australia’s door step
Ships and aircraft from four nations will gather on the east coast for naval drills as Australia hosts Exercise Malabar for the first time.
Regional voices might be louder than Albanese expects
A regional summit designed to hear the voices of rural Australia could see the prime minister face some noisy opposition.
Star casino given break from ‘killer’ pokies tax
Troubled casino The Star Sydney will be granted a reprieve from a NSW tax hike in return for guaranteeing 3000 jobs for the next seven years.
PM says rural voices must be heard on energy transition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says better engagement with rural communities is needed while the nation transitions to renewable energy.
Australia’s humanitarian intake rises to 20,000 a year
The federal government will lift the number of places available to refugees as part of its humanitarian intake to 20,000 people per year.
Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice
Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.
AUKUS partnership the ‘beating heart of free world’
A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
Three metre sculpture carves out top Telstra art award
Artist Keith Wikmunea has won the prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award with Ku', Theewith & Kalampang: The White Cockatoo, Galah and the wandering Dog.
No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth
Indigenous leaders say they are sick of responding to queries about false claims the Uluru Statement from the Heart is actually 26 pages long.
Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip
The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.
Renters’ rights and housing supply on leaders’ agenda
Housing talks will be front of mind when state and territory leaders meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for national cabinet next week.
Lehrmann report sparks sexual assault training for cops
More staff and training over sexual assault are among responses by ACT Police to an inquiry into how the justice system handled a rape investigation.
PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure
Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.
UK uses Australia’s east as launch pad into the Pacific
A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.