Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.
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Experts are urging governments to take bold action to curb a tragic rise in pedestrian deaths but convincing politicians to reduce speed limits is a hard task.
Australia cancels humanitarian flights from Israel
Australia has cancelled planned repatriation flights out of Israel, citing the "highly challenging and rapidly changing" environment.
Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths
Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.
All states deliver majority ‘no’ vote in voice poll
Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.
Regional Australia shouts ‘no’ in voice vote
Regional Australia has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed Indigenous advisory body in the constitution with a high 'no' vote.
Leaders’ seats largely vote with their MP in referendum
Anthony Albanese's electorate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an Indigenous voice while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's constituents turned it down.
The ‘nos’ have it: campaigners look beyond the voice
There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.
Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum
Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.
Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails
Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.
Australians stuck in Israel as rescue flights cancelled
Australia has cancelled scheduled repatriation flights as the security situation rapidly deteriorates in Israel and Gaza.
Pro-Palestine rallies to be staged around Australia
Several marches for Palestine are planned around Australia, with NSW authorities flagging the use of "extraordinary powers".
Police ready for pro-Palestine rallies around Australia
More than 100 police have descended on Sydney's Hyde Park ahead of rallies for Palestine across Australia.
ADF planes on standby to evacuate Aussies from Israel
Hundreds of Australians remain stuck in the Middle East after the deteriorating situation in Israel and Gaza forced the cancellation of humanitarian flights.
Police monitor pro-Palestine rallies around Australia
Security is tight with more than 100 police on duty at Sydney's Hyde Park as rallies calling for an end to the Gaza blockade get under way across Australia.
Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum
Federal parliament returns on Monday for the first time in four weeks, as the government seeks to reset the agenda following the voice referendum.
Nannas dig in as UN expert condemns anti-protest laws
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Farmer says ‘it’s all starting again’ as dams run dry
With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services.
Indigenous progress front and centre after voice fails
Politicians are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
Australians flown out of Israel on three flights
A fourth repatriation flight is being planned to evacuate Australians from Israel, which could be the last for the foreseeable future as the conflict escalates.
Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum
Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state.
Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel
Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes.
Crowds flock to Sydney, Melbourne pro-Palestine rallies
Thousands of protesters have rallied peacefully in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for an end to Israel's blockade on Gaza, amid a heavy police presence.
Last foreseeable flight out of Israel, Aussies warned
A fourth repatriation flight is being planned to evacuate Australians from Israel, which could be the last for the foreseeable future as the conflict escalates.
New rally planned as thousands gather for Palestinians
Thousands joined weekend rallies in support of Palestine as Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for a massacre by Hamas militants.
Teen arson charges over Woolies store destroyed by fire
A fire has destroyed a Woolworths supermarket and sparked the evacuation of a shopping centre, with two teen boys to be charged with arson.
X formerly Twitter fined $610,000 over child safety
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies aren't living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence
Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.
Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.
NSW needs to ‘catch up’ on mental health services
NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.
Palestinian envoy seeks help to broker Israel restraint
A Palestinian envoy is seeking help to urge restraint from Israel to prevent the death of innocent civilians in Gaza as Australia tries to get its citizens out.