Big cities have room for 655,000 extra granny flats
The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.
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Hipkins set to stay as NZ Labour leader, Little resigns
Defeated leader Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" on his return to New Zealand's parliament after Labour's election loss.
Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.
Optus data breach fuels telco complaints
Australians have made their anger known, lodging more than one million complaints to their internet, mobile and phone providers in the last financial year.
‘We need to have change’: Dodson in pitch for ‘yes’
The father of reconciliation has used a rare speech to urge for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, arguing too much was at stake for it to fail.
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever
Israel's warplanes have pounded Gaza with relentless bombardments following Hamas' weekend attack, despite the militants' pledge to execute captured Israelis.
Surging demand for social housing as homelessness soars
Demand is soaring for housing assistance in Queensland with homelessness on the rise amid a cost of living crisis, the peak social service body warns.
Premier stands by silence on ‘unacceptable’ Games costs
Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
Pro-Palestine protest organiser ‘deplored’ Jewish slurs
Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.
Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru
The prime minister is meeting with Indigenous leaders at Uluru and says 'there is a sense of history' as the nation approaches the voice referendum day.
Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval
Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.
Funding for more Queensland social housing amid crisis
The Queensland government will build another 600 social homes across the state thanks to a federal funding injection of almost $400 million.
Borrowers cutting back with more pain to come: RBA
Mortgage payments are at a record share of household disposable income, says a senior Reserve Bank official, and are expected to rise even further.
Queensland to make coercive control standalone offence
Three years after Hannah Clarke's death, laws to make coercive control a stand-alone offence have been introduced to Queensland's parliament.
Detained Australian journalist released by China
Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.
Court dismisses climate case against Plibersek
The Federal Court has found the federal environment minister isn't obliged to act on evidence that coal mines will harm natural wonders such as the reef.
Ride for free, Greens push for no cost public transport
The Queensland Greens have put forward a motion in parliament to remove public transport costs and boost trains and bus use across the state.
NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs
Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals.
Investor group calls for action over Whitehaven bonuses
Bell Rock Capital Management is calling on investors to vote down bonuses for Whitehaven management, after accusing its executives of destroying share prices.
Dutton’s protest deportation call an ‘attack on rights’
The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.
Artificial intelligence to be trialled in Qld schools
Students in Queensland schools will trial new technology to help reduce teacher workloads, with education programs run by artificial intelligence algorithms.
Amanda Stoker to contest ‘safe seat’ for Queensland LNP
Amanda Stoker has been preselected by the LNP to contest the seat of Oodgeroo at next year's Queensland election.
Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM
Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.
Young people ‘key’ to voice success as PM casts vote
Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.
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Tradies, skilled workers needed for clean energy shift
Tradies and uni graduates with clean energy skills and sustainability credentials are in demand but Australia needs tens of thousands more to hit climate goals.
Resilience of Australian businesses under a microscope
A health check on the business sector and consumers will reveal how well the economy is holding up as price pressures persist and interest rates remain high.
We haven’t forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW
NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt.
Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid
Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.
Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.
NSW students ‘might actually socialise’ after phone ban
Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.
Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.