Voice advocates warn against racial stereotype ‘humour’
Campaigners have been urged to avoid stereotypes and denigrating language ahead of the voice referendum after a corporate comedian's routine raised hackles.
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Australia’s care workforce to soar as population ages
Australian life expectancies will continue to hit an advanced age, with a key sector of the economy expected to grow as a result, a key report shows.
Future of Australian economy under spotlight
The latest Intergenerational Report to be released this week will shed light on some of the long-term challenges and opportunities for the Australian economy.
Labor members greenlight agenda for ‘bright future’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his commitment to the AUKUS security pact, after some internal resistance was voted down at Labor's conference.
West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta
ECOWAS has declared its readiness for military intervention after a coup in Niger while negotiators visit the country's capital Niamey.
Victoria to pay $380m to Comm Games for cancelled event
Victoria will pay $380 million in compensation to Commonwealth Games bodies after cancelling the 2026 event over concerns of billion-dollar cost blow-outs.
Japan’s industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel
A nickel explorer has industrial giants from Japan queuing for future supplies from under the red dirt out west as the battery minerals race accelerates.
Major boost for women’s sport as broadcast changes loom
The Albanese government will roll out $200 million in funding for women's sport and overhaul broadcast rules in the wake of the Matildas' world cup tilt.
Labor fires up faithful with referendum call to arms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney delivered impassioned pleas to Labor faithful to get out and support the voice.
US judge calls Trump defamation appeal bid ‘frivolous’
A US judge has called Donald Trump's appeal to dismiss a defamation suit against him as frivolous and refused the former president's bid to delay the trial.
Queensland splashes millions to lure business to bush
The Palazczuk government is spending $80 million on a package to boost business and investment in regional Queensland.
Labor looks to assess refugee visas in 90 days
Labor party faithful have voted for a more compassionate and pragmatic asylum policy, capping processing of refugee protection applications at 90 days.
Charities home in on more help as housing block lingers
Charities say they're being left to carry the burden of housing shortages, warning federal and state governments they "cannot ignore those suffering right now".
Major parties to face pressure on tackling tax reform
Australians facing a cost-of-living crisis want to see tax reform but an independent senator says major parties are unwilling to have the conversation.
Push to torpedo nuclear subs sinks at Labor conference
The Labor government has stamped its authority over rank-and-file members who wanted nuclear submarines stripped from the party's policy platform.
Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese
Anthony Albanese will respect Australia's decision in the Indigenous voice referendum but says closing the gap will be more difficult if it fails.
Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul
Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.
Vietnam veterans thankful for closure 50 years on
Australia's Vietnam veterans say they have received closure 50 years after the nation ended its involvement in the conflict.
Palestine, nuclear submarines cause rift within Labor
Labor Party faithful will air their concerns about the government's acquisition of nuclear submarines and the stalled recognition of Palestinian statehood.
PM to stamp authority over nuclear submarine dissent
The federal government is set to avoid an embarrassing showdown following a push from within against the acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Boost for spinal unit after concerns about patient care
Queensland's only spinal unit will receive a $20 million boost towards "immediate" improvements following claims of poor patient treatment at the facility.
Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy
Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.
Poll shows voters continue to sour on Palaszczuk govt
A new poll suggests the Queensland government's support continues to fall as the LNP's David Crisafulli pips Annastacia Palaszczuk as preferred premier.
‘Yes’ camp told to draw strength from Indigenous giants
Ahead of the voice referendum, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has issued a call to arms for 'yes' supporters at Labor's national conference.
All-in brawl in nation’s capital over housing solution
A solution to Australia's housing crisis is unlikely to be agreed upon as the federal government, Greens and coalition butt heads over competing proposals.
March 2024 trial date proposed for Trump’s Georgia case
Prosecutors are seeking to have Donald Trump tried on election interference charges from March, which would be during the 2024 Republican nomination campaign.
More bark than bite as Labor debate turns nuclear
Labor heavyweights have stared down calls for a super profits tax and an end to native logging as party members prepare to debate nuclear submarines.
Labor faithful, factional foes gather for conference
Labor members will convene in Brisbane for three days to discuss the party's platform at its national conference, the first since Anthony Albanese took office.
Fed cash for states to build way out of housing crisis
National cabinet has agreed to lift the national housing target, with the federal government offering financial incentives for states and territories.
Biden to visit Maui, fire death toll reaches 110
US President Joe Biden will visit the Maui resort town of Lahaina where last week's fire killed at least 110 people and destroyed more than 2000 buildings.
Pauline Hanson overturns $250k defamation loss
Pauline Hanson has had a court win after three judges found her claims ex-One Nation senator Brian Burston sexually abused staff were substantially true.