New Parramatta River ferries to be built in Australia
Seven new Australian-made ferries have been commissioned for the Parramatta River to replace the RiverCat vessels, which are ready to retire after 30 years.
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PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up
Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.
Labor luminary Simon Crean loved family and nation
Former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died aged 74, will be remembered in a state funeral, as leaders from across politics pay tribute to the union stalwart.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Promise for renters’ rights to be on national agenda
As national cabinet prepares to consider how to improve renters' rights, the federal government has ruled out price caps after its housing fund was deferred.
Long odds for Labor at ‘unnecessary’ by-election: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.
First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat
Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.
More Aussies look to ‘Netflix of cars’ to save money
The car subscription trend is about to turn five years old in Australia but companies say customers are not using the service as expected.
Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM
Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.
Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is undecided about whether to support the Indigenous voice to parliament ahead of a referendum to alter the Constitution.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.
PM sees Voice poll slip but says ‘yes’ vote still high
Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.
Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage
Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.
Language no barrier to refugee’s budding braid business
Language barriers pushed one new Australian to draw on her family skill in styling hair to create a successful business, with a little help from a scholarship.
More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say
Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.
DV claims against ex-Fiji PM’s son serious, lawyer says
A Sydney court has been told that the son of a former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama faces multiple "extremely serious" domestic violence allegations.
Hyundai’s electric flagship recharges trophy cabinet
Having dominated car awards with its electric Ioniq5, Hyundai's Ioniq6 is now flying the company flag.
Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck
Anaemic productivity growth is fuelling Australia's cost of living woes and immediate action is needed to fix the problem, an independent official warns.
One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts
More than 5.6 million Australians could be eligible for a payout after insurers were found to have unnecessarily complex pricing promises and practices.
Family of murdered mother stare down ‘evil’ husband
The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions
Rural Australians continue to turn to technology for quick and discrete healthcare, while the Medical Board cracks down on online prescription providers.
Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land
The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.
St Kilda takes stage as Vic’s first live music precinct
St Kilda has become Victoria's first ever designated live music precinct and the local council hopes the declaration will help to transform the area.
Australians will ‘rise to occasion’ on Indigenous voice
Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.
Housing bill on ice puts double dissolution in play
The Albanese government's signature housing policy has failed to pass parliament and could set the stage for an early election.
Government announces review of legal aid agreement
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced details of an independent review into the way governments support legal services.
Australia’s first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers
Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.
Fadden candidates unveiled, as coalition targets seat
Liberal leader Peter Dutton is campaigning in the seat of Fadden as the Australian Electoral Commission reveals the candidate list for the by-election.
‘Get on with the program’: PM’s blunt housing message
A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.