‘Opportune’ ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists
Dissatisfied public hospital psychiatrists who have quit over pay and conditions are being enticed across the border with a job-ad blitz in major newspapers.
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‘Serious investment’ needed for Indigenous rangers
Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.
Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours
Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.
‘Underestimated my whole life’: PM makes election pitch
Anthony Albanese has pledged to take Australia in the right direction as he makes a pitch to voters, while hinting at when the federal election could be held.
Renewed ‘never again’ call on Holocaust remembrance day
A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.
Mental services need major repair, not short-term fix
As pay and working conditions drive many NSW public hospital psychologists towards resignation, a new mental health chief has urged a long-term solution.
Lift-off for new Rex sale after $50m taxpayer lifeline
Taxpayers will fork out a $50 million debt lifeline to Rex, with the federal government stepping in for a second bid to sell the embattled airline.
Hitting the road to reconnect families with ancestry
A road trip through Western Australia's southwest hopes to help Aboriginal people take the first step in researching their family history.
S Korean investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon
South Korean investigators have asked prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Trump tells Russia to end war, downplays TikTok threat
US President Donald Trump has urged Russia's Vladimir Putin to make a deal to end the "ridiculous" Ukraine war or face new tariffs and sanctions.
Putin is ready to hold talks with Trump, Kremlin says
Russia is ready for a mutually respectful dialogue with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin says.
A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver
Removing copper connections from the National Broadband Network will come at a cost of more than $6 billion but tech experts say the move will be worth it.
Experts warn of AI onslaught ahead of federal election
AI-generated imagery and footage will be used to try to sway voters at the ballot box at this year's federal election, experts say.
Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders
Britain's prime minister says the failure to prevent the Southport murders should be a "line in the sand".
More women in cabinet but representation worries build
The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.
Earthquake doesn’t derail Vanuatu’s snap election
Vanuatu is set for its fifth prime minister in just over two years, as voting gets underway in the Pacific nation's snap election on Thursday.
Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided
Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.
More commuter pain spared as union actions suspended
An industrial umpire has put a temporary halt to work bans that have brought havoc to NSW's train network as drivers push for a hefty pay rise.
Duck hunting reloads despite a shorter season
A state report on duck season has conservationists at odds with hunters over the future of the recreational activity.
Minority report tips a return to ‘ruthless’ opposition
History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.
Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle
Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.
Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan
Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.
Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election
Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.
Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu’s top job
The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.
Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally
Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.
Penny Wong ‘honoured’ to attend Trump’s inauguration
Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.
Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms
With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.
Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings
Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.
Doubt cast over ‘crude’ plan to ban CFMEU from project
Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.
Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales
Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.
PM sharpens attack on nuclear in election-style tour
The prime minister is using a multi-state blitz to launch new offensives against the coalition's nuclear energy policy as the federal election looms.