Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying
Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.
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‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.
Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners
Trading partners have strongly condemned Donald Trump's latest tariffs as unjustified after the US imposed new levies to replace a temporary global tariff.
‘Ludicrous’ US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach
Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.
As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?
As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.
‘Jobs not war’: Labor rank and file rail against subs
News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.
Native title exists: court hands back land to ancestors
A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.
Australia urged to make bid for 2050 FIFA World Cup
Federal Labor members have called on the government to make a bid to host the men's World Cup, as well as setting up a national football facility.
‘Fundamentally wrong’ man wore Nazi sign outside probe
A retiree now acknowledges he caused harm by wearing a swastika T-shirt outside a royal commission where Jewish Australians described rampant anti-Semitism.
Mixed response as territory pursues assisted dying laws
A territory is set to become Australia's last jurisdiction to make voluntary assisted dying legal, more than two decades after the first attempt was overturned.
Holy guacamole: Aussie avos set to smash supply records
The Australian avocado supply is forecast to smash records after a dip, in a-peeling news for lovers of the Sunday brunch staple.
‘Millionaires’ factory’ boss to leave with almost $1b
Macquarie Group shareholders have backed the pay of its chief executive, who will retire in November with around $881 million in company shares.
AI giant opens Aussie hub to find ‘what’s coming next’
Bushfires, floods and cybersecurity risks will be among the issues probed at an Australian innovation hub opened by a global data centre firm.
Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs
Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.
PM draws battle lines against Hanson for party faithful
Anthony Albanese has led calls to Labor's true believers to make the case for change to counter the growing popularity of Pauline Hanson and One Nation.
Family violence victim’s legacy is saving women’s lives
On the eighth anniversary of Samantha Fraser's death, a charity set up in her honour is helping save women's lives by funding personal safety devices.
Family violence declining, breakthrough study suggests
Promising data has found women are experiencing less domestic violence, despite more instances of people reporting the social scourge to police.
Surprise jobs jump gives RBA room to raise rates
A larger-than expected rise in employment will not ease Reserve Bank fears about inflation as rising oil prices compound cost pressures.
‘Unrecognised, underfunded’: teachers shut down streets
Public school teachers have taken their fight for better pay and conditions to Melbourne's streets, compounding an election-year headache for Labor.
New threat to global oil as Houthis hit Saudi tankers
Houthi rebels have struck Saudi ships in the Red Sea while the US continues its strikes on Iran as the two countries vie for control of two vital waterways.
Pizza workers slice up misleading Domino’s wage claim
Low-paid franchisee workers have been handed a landmark legal win after a fast food giant was found to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion
Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused.
Bluey show ‘very keen’ for more Indigenous translations
The producer of beloved Aussie children's show Bluey has praised the "amazing" reaction to episodes that were translated into a First Nations language.
Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition
Australian energy companies have received federal funding to address complex problems associated with the energy transition.
Elderly alleged robber denied bail over ‘flight risk’
A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.
Rio Tinto signs deal to cut alumina refinery emissions
Rio Tinto has signed a five-year agreement with SuperChar for bio pellets to explore how it can reduce its coal use in its Gladstone refineries in Queensland.
Concerns cloud national emergency alert system rollout
Some states remain concerned about service gaps under Australia's new emergency warning system, days out from its first nationwide test.
Experts warn abortion ‘fear mongering’ risks rural care
While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.
‘Viscerally sick’: child protection reforms under fire
A territory's child protection changes have been heavily criticised amid accusations a five-year-old Aboriginal girl's death has been politicised.