Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.
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Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra
The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.
Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal
The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.
Sharma picked for ex-foreign minister’s Senate seat
Liberal Party members in NSW have selected Dave Sharma to replace former foreign minister Marise Payne in the Senate, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.
Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts
Powerful public servant Mike Pezzullo has been sacked after the publication of leaked texts containing gossip and criticism of ministers.
Low vaccination rates prompt jab ‘surge’ plea
There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.
Labor’s poll slump linked to cost of living pressures
Newspoll suggests support for the Labor government has taken a hit and it is tied with the coalition on a two-party preferred basis.
More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery
The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK central banker nabbed to take over as RBA deputy
Bank of England's Andrew Hauser will be the next deputy governor of Australia's central bank, bringing a "fresh, global perspective" to the key institution.
Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest
A 97-year-old minister arrested alongside more than 100 activists is resolute in his fight for climate justice after blockading Newcastle Port for 30 hours.
Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets
More Australians are struggling to meet financial obligations such as paying for food and basic goods, mortgage repayments, or funding an emergency.
‘Scapegoating’ of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks
The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.
Woman to face trial accused of plot to kill ex-husband
The woman at the centre of an alleged murder plot that left her ex-partner a tetraplegic and her lover with a gunshot wound has been denied bail.
Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote
A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.
‘This country failed them’: calls for detention inquiry
Refugees, politicians and asylum seeker advocates are urging the Albanese government to establish a royal commission into immigration detention.
Last state opens door to dignified death laws
A sombre celebration will be held by voluntary assisted dying campaigners as NSW becomes the last state to enact the powers for terminally ill people.
Cultural stigma holds workplaces back as pay gap falls
An increase in the number of women in leadership roles has helped reduce the gender pay gap but cultural change is needed to eliminate it entirely, data shows.
Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties
Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.
SA puts deadline on silicosis-causing engineered stone
Engineered stone could soon be ditched in South Australia if a national ban is not enforced, with state and territory leaders set for further talks.
Outback Wrangler ‘devastated’ at co-star’s death cause
A lack of fuel on a poorly maintained helicopter likely caused a crash that killed an Outback Wrangler star who plunged to his death collecting crocodile eggs.
Calls to shut down ‘scam’ sovereign citizen websites
A former NSW magistrate has called for people making money from pseudo-legal "sovereign citizen" claims to be prosecuted as frauds.
Insurance Council warns higher prices ‘baked in’
The Insurance Council of Australia chief says households and businesses are feeling the squeeze, with more people forced to forego or reduce insurance coverage.
Woman behind alleged love triangle murder plot arrested
Lisa Lines has been arrested after she was extradited from a Pacific Island and charged with attempting to kill her ex-partner in a bizarre love triangle plot.
More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded
A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.
‘Get educated’: students strike to support Palestinians
NSW school students swapped textbooks for placards at a rally in solidarity with children in Gaza who can't go to school after Israel declared war on Hamas.
‘Rough and forceful’ rape did not happen, says Lehrmann
Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.
‘We are sick of vigils’: calls grow for DV inquiry
Four women have been murdered in one week in SA, prompting urgent calls for a royal commission to end violence against women.
Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales
Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.
First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment
The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.
Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great
As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.
Families earning $80k or less could get free child care
The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.