Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders
The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".
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Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality
Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.
Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution
Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.
Melbourne boosts police presence following CBD rampage
Victoria Police will bolster its patrols in the Melbourne CBD and busy shopping and sporting precincts as the city's events season ramps up.
Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage
Victoria will make teaching degrees free for the next two years as long as students go on to work at state-run high schools in a bid to stem shortages.
Woman Liberal MP’s treatment ‘appalling’: minister
As debate continues in the Senate on new laws to improve workplace culture, a former coalition government minister alleges she was harassed in parliament.
Consumers still cautious following RBA pause
Consumer confidence is still hovering well below long-run averages even with interest rates holding steady and a soft landing starting to materialise.
MG3 hatchback takes out ‘cheapest car to run’ title
A large SUV can cost almost twice as much as a compact car to run, while people movers and all-terrain vehicles are the most expensive, a new study shows.
Deal unlocks door to housing investment fund passing
A $10 billion housing investment fund is set to be debated in the Senate and passed by the end of the week after the government struck a deal with the Greens.
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Audit to identify Australia’s worst mobile black spots
Work mapping the country's worst areas for mobile coverage could begin next year after the government called for tenders in a $20 million project.
Referendum ‘no’ strategy is to ‘flat out lie’: minister
The 'no' campaign has been accused of telling lies to ensure the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum fails, with only weeks until polling day.
Tennant Creek residents brace for massive NT blaze
A fire three times the size of the ACT is rapidly moving through the Northern Territory outback, threatening towns along the way.
Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation
Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.
Enrolment urged as starting gun fired on referendum
Australians have seven days to enrol or change their details to vote in the upcoming Indigenous voice to parliament referendum on October 14.
Foreign minister lauds Australia’s role in Russia flak
Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.
New regional sleep program targets First Nations people
A newly-funded sleep program is linking western and Indigenous knowledge to treat the medical condition of sleep apnoea in regional First Nations communities.
Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund
The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.
Lifesavers warn of risky summer despite drowning drop
Drownings over the past year have decreased, but authorities are wary a hot Australian summer and an ageing population could drive them up again.
Dan Murphy’s charging deal to top up electric vehicles
One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.
Roberts-Smith’s bid to question war crimes investigator
War crimes investigators want to see material that convinced a judge a soldier was involved in four murders in Afghanistan, but his lawyers also have questions.
NT fire still blazing as Tennant Creek smoke eases
A fire three times the size of the ACT is rapidly moving through the Northern Territory outback, threatening towns along the way.
Vapes seized in SA as concern grows over teen use
A South Australian crackdown has unearthed thousands of illegal e-cigarettes as research reveals concerning figures about youth vape use.
All states except Tasmania set to reject voice proposal
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
Blind spot in housing funding overlooks regional areas
Regional areas do not receive an equitable share of funding despite feeling the sting of the housing crisis, but a new bill is aimed at changing that.
All states but Tasmania set to vote ‘no’ on voice
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
Postal voting for Indigenous voice referendum to open
Australians will be a step closer to the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum next month as postal vote applications open.
Albanese to address regional stability at G20 summit
Anthony Albanese is expected to discuss regional stability and efforts to accelerate reaching net-zero emissions in an address to the G20 summit.
Premier plays down gang war fears after cafe execution
The execution of Melbourne gangland identity Gavin Preston, who was gunned down while dining with an associate at a cafe, has raised revenge attack concerns.
SA fire bombers sent to battle large bushfire in NT
South Australian fire bombers have been called in to fight a massive bushfire burning east of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with fire bans in place.
Labour force resilience to be tested as market softens
Fresh labour force numbers and a peek inside the business sector will dominate the economic agenda amid indications the jobs market is starting to cool.
Major upgrade to ageing hospitals in $3b NSW govt blitz
Western Sydney's stretched health services and hospitals will receive a significant boost as part of a major budget investment by the NSW government.