SA parliament passes historic voice legislation
The SA parliament has passed historic legislation allowing for an Indigenous voice to parliament with the premier declaring it a powerful show of respect.
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Ukraine demands UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Deeming day: Victorian Liberals to decide MP’s fate
Victorian MP Moira Deeming will face the music as Liberal colleagues vote on expelling her from the parliamentary caucus after her part in an anti-trans rally.
Ayres, Liberals hope tide turns on Sydney’s fringe
Vote counting in the NSW election will resume as the Liberal party remains hopeful of keeping a presence in outer suburban communities.
Shopping centres rebound in full year with no lockdowns
Major Australian shopping centres have turned over a record $54 billion in sales last year as customers returned to bricks and mortar shops after lockdowns.
More than enough detail provided on voice: Albanese
The prime minister has challenged Peter Dutton to make his stance on the voice to parliament known, saying his request for more detail was a well-worn tactic.
Business activity goes off the boil as rate rises bite
Private sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.
Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag NSW heartland
Both NSW leaders have blitzed a dozen electorates across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.
Study charts decade of loss on Australian reefs
More than half of the most common species on the reefs that ring Australia have suffered population declines over the past decade, a new study has revealed.
Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body
Legal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.
‘Smart’ electric scooter trial to slow risky riders
Electric scooters equipped with artificial intelligence will be used to slow down or stop riders, in a move one company hopes will improve their reputation.
Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld
The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.
Plane loaded with drugs ‘tried to fly under the radar’
A plane allegedly loaded with $15 million worth of meth has been intercepted in rural Queensland while trying to fly undetected from Papua New Guinea to NSW.
Walls closing in on Labor’s $10b social housing fund
The Greens and key crossbenchers are not convinced the Albanese government's social housing fund will do enough to ease Australia's worsening housing crisis.
Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint
The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.
Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May
The treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.
Thorpe crawls from cops after crashing anti-trans rally
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has crawled away from federal police after storming the lectern of a protest against transgender rights outside parliament.
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.
Flood-ravaged Gulf towns call for resilience funding
Queensland towns devastated by flooding have called for $75 million in federal funding for resilience upgrades after enduring months of downpours and isolation.
‘It never leaves you’: New hunt for 1982 sex attackers
Three rapists are being hunted more than 40 years after a woman was abducted and assaulted in Melbourne, with police making a fresh call to turn themselves in.
Premier plans 100 days as Minns smooths path to victory
The NSW premier-turned-cake-salesman has laid out what's on the menu if the coalition is re-elected as his Labor opponent promised to fix roads in the south.
Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support
An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Army triggers Taipan probe after chopper ditches in sea
Ten ADF members, including special forces personnel, are lucky to be alive after the helicopter they were on plunged into waters off the NSW south coast.
PM stares down raucous caucus over nuclear subs deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing questions from within his party over the government's deal with the US and UK to buy nuclear-powered submarines.
Final verdict in ‘Ben Hur’ tax scheme’s marathon trial
Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.
All roads lead to Camden as NSW election race rolls on
Dominic Perrottet is campaigning hard to retain Liberal seats while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney, which is set to decide the election result.
PM readies party room for voice referendum challenge
As the government finalises laws to set up the process of a referendum, the prime minister warns of the coming challenges for a successful vote.
Read all about it: NSW preschoolers are falling behind
A report has shown a big decline in the literacy rates of children under the age of five in NSW, with one in five being ranked developmentally vulnerable.
Disgraced MP Maguire facing $17k hit to defend case
Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire allegedly conspired with a migration agent to breach the Migration Act in a visa scam between January 2013 and August 2015.
Move to dump Victorian Liberal MP resisted
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is facing internal resistance over his move to expel MP Moira Deeming, fending off a motion to delay a party room vote.
Why bushfire safety rooms could be next home reno trend
Queensland researchers have taken the torch to a bushfire safety room to see whether it can withstand being completely immersed in flames.