Labor seals Senate deal for workplace laws
The Albanese government says stagnant wages will rise after it reached a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock to pass its signature workplace laws.
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Warning of tick season with real bite
A wet winter and spring in Australia's east is driving a surge in tick cases among pets, including in normally tick-free areas like Melbourne's suburbs.
Why petrol cars could be bad investments
Some lenders are offering better rates for electric car loans amid predictions petrol cars will become a dying breed within years.
PM lashes anti-Andrews ‘scare campaign’
Anthony Albanese says Daniel Andrews survived a scare campaign against him to win in Victoria as federal Liberals pledge to learn from their party's defeat.
Vic Lib leader contenders yet to commit
Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy will step down after a second crushing election loss, paving the way for a clean transition once seats are finalised.
Workplace laws set to pass parliament
The government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Challengers emerge in Vic Lib leadership
Warrandyte's Ryan Smith and Berwick's Brad Battin have put themselves forward for the Liberal leadership as will John Pesutto if he wins Hawthorn.
Marine parks not whale safe havens
Marine protected areas are failing to keep marine life safe as commercial shipping routes go directly through them, research shows.
Abandoned pig test predated Caddick search
An inquest into the death of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick is hearing from NSW Police investigating her disappearance after authorities raided her home.
Workplace laws will be ‘win-win’: Albanese
The federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
RBA sorry for interest rate predictions
Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has admitted language around the 2024 interest rate forecast was not clear enough and apologised for the miscommunication.
Nation faces summer of natural disasters
Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.
Aust stocks look set to snap win streak
The local share market was down 0.4 per cent at midday, as commodity prices dipped as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns there.
Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50
Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50.
Censure motion against Morrison
Anthony Albanese says parliament will move to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison, but the motion will not be supported by the opposition.
Cheaper loans to roll in for electric cars
Australians will soon be able to access discounted loans for electric vehicles after a $20.5 million investment in the technology.
Community sport on a losing streak in NSW
Young people wanting to play sport in NSW are turned away or forced to drive for hours because there are not enough playing fields, pools and sports courts.
Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice
The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.
Ecstasy for ex-soldier to help ease trauma
Ex-soldier James Geercke has described how military training left him with lasting physical and mental injuries, with little support from Veterans Affairs.
Melissa Caddick inquest draws to a close
Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared hours after her Dover Heights home was raided, baffling the country for months until her foot washed up on a beach.
Millions to go into debt to fund Christmas
Christmas is always an expensive period and this year households are feeling the pinch, with one in four going into debt to fund festivities.
Nationals opposition not voice ‘deathblow’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says he doesn't believe the Nationals opposing an Indigenous voice to parliament will kill off the proposal.
Pensioner concessions to free up housing
New laws encouraging pensioners and welfare recipients to downsize their homes and free up stock for younger families have been passed by parliament.
Victoria Labor’s election promises mystery
Labor has declared it will fund billions of dollars worth of campaign promises without new taxes but there are questions over when some projects will get cash.
Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum
A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.
Baker Boy wins album of the year at ARIAs
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy has won album of the year at the 2022 ARIA Awards for his critically acclaimed Gela.
Final pitches as Victorians head to polls
Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy have outlined their competing political visions as more than a million Victorians head to the polls in the state election.
Complacency over COVID-19 despite new wave
Most Australians have become complacent about COVID-19, believing the worst is over despite a new wave starting and different variants emerging.
Aust drops $6.2b on Black Friday bargains
About 11 million people nationwide are expected to take part in Black Friday sales as Australian workers protest conditions at Amazon warehouses.
Morrison ministries ‘corrosive’ of trust
A report by former High Court judge Virginia Bell into Scott Morrison's secret self-appointment to multiple ministries has been handed to the government.
Western Sydney no ISIS ‘dumping ground’
Questions remain after western Sydney mayors discussed ISIS-linked returnees with Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil, ASIO and federal police.