Australia a step closer to social media bans for kids
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unveiling plans to introduce age limits for social media as new research highlights its negative impact on life satisfaction.
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Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight
Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.
Star poaches Crown boss as it offloads Treasury site
A chief executive has been named for troubled operator Star Entertainment's Gold Coast casino as it battles for fresh financing for its new Brisbane project.
‘Unacceptable’: MPs told to lift standards, lower tone
As one Liberal member called for quotas for women in parliament, MPs have been urged to ease back anger in political debate amid rising social tensions.
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Miners lash PM as he plots future made in Australia
The "under siege" mining industry warns it can't afford to compete internationally under Australia's environmental, workplace and tax laws.
Teachers struggling as abuse from parents, kids rises
Teachers no longer feel safe in classrooms with a rise in abuse from students and parents across the country.
Harris, Trump tied ahead of presidential debate: poll
A survey suggests little difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in terms of support ahead of their US presidential debate.
Struggle for Aussies on income support ‘national shame’
Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.
‘Unacceptable’: veteran suicide inquiry demands changes
Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.
Cane promise ‘breathes life’ into embattled mill, town
Far north Queensland cane farmers are breathing a tentative sigh of relief after the Liberal National Party made an election commitment for a struggling mill.
Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning
Independent Senator David Pocock has renewed calls for urgent legislation to ban generative AI in election material.
Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt
Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.
Claims greyhound ‘boiled to death’ on tarmac rejected
Allegations that a greyhound sent to the US for a better life "boiled to death" on an airport tarmac in the height of summer have been strongly rejected.
Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
Former US Republican vice president Dick Cheney will be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president, making the same pledge two days after his daughter Liz.
Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after vote
Republican candidate Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his hush money conviction until after the November 5 presidential election.
Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament
As federal parliament returns, cost-of-living concerns and the mental health of defence veterans will be in the spotlight.
Trump’s lawyer says sex conviction evidence tainted
Republican candidate Donald Trump's lawyers say women his sex assault jury should never have heard evidence from other women accusers.
Star relief talks ongoing but taxes will be paid: govt
Queensland's Deputy Premier says a hard line will be taken with Star Entertainment to pay its taxes but talks are ongoing to provide relief for Queen's Wharf.
Patient warning over plan to ease GP load with pharmacy
The peak body for GPs has hit out at a NSW government plan to let pharmacies treat more health conditions to take pressure off doctors.
‘Shameful’ theft of Indigenous pay finally to be repaid
A multi-million-dollar settlement has been reached for thousands of Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen over four decades in the Northern Territory.
Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations
A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.
Fire response ramps up ahead of stark spring warning
Queensland is preparing its aerial firefighting fleet ahead of the high bushfire risk warning across spring and summer.
Shorten trades politics for ‘ironic’ career move
After a 17-year career in Parliament House, Bill Shorten will stick around in the nation's capital as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.
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‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
Putin teases he backs Harris and her ‘infectious’ laugh
A day after two Russian media executives faced election tampering charges, Russian President Vladimir Putin has teased he will back Kamala Harris for president.
Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM
President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France's new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.
Chiding for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.
Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert
An expert says concerns were raised with the Queensland government well before a review found inadequate staffing contributed to deaths at a mental health unit.
US accuses Russia RT workers of election influence bid
The US has seized Kremlin-run websites and announced criminal charges as part of its efforts to resist Russian attempts to influence the presidential election.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.