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Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

<p>Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a s...

Workplace law overhaul comes to a head

<p>The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures...

Toddler dies in Tasmania shed fire

<p>A shed fire at a home in northern Tasmania has killed a three-year-old boy and badly injured a four-year-old boy.<br></p>

NSW voters urged to update enrolment early

<p>The NSW Electoral Commission is urging voters to update their enrolment four months before the state election.</p>

Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM

<p>The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.</p>

Changes to paid parental leave on table

<p>The first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aiming to make the program fairer and more flexible have been presented to parliamen...

Vic custody officer on assault charges

<p>A Victoria Police custody officer is accused of assault with a weapon while on duty and has been summonsed to court.</p>

Inflation down but consumer pain lingers

<p class="">Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.</p>

Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier

<p>Ten Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about en...

Vic woman 'sorry' for part in $10m fraud

<p>A Victorian mum described as a principal partner in a $10 million international cybercrime fraud has apologised to her victims ahead of being sente...

Car-sharing services battle for Aussies

<p>A new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attentio...

Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs

<p>NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection...

Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral

<p>Greens leader Adam Bandt says he'll seek a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.</p>

Caddick's disappearance still a mystery

<p>Further hearings are required before a NSW coroner delivers a finding, but the mysteries surrounding Melissa Caddick's disappearance will remain lo...

PM raises Assange release with US

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has personally raised the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with US government officials.</p>

Coalition 'contempt' for defence: Marles

<p>Defence Minister Richard Marles has lashed the coalition over an auditor-general report about the management of Defence's project investment progra...

Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim

<p>A Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".</p>

What is the connection between Australia’s CBDC and Ethereum?

The design of any CBDC, be it that of China or Australia, is only a subject of speculation. But the RBA’s whitepaper says that the pilot eAUD would us...

Fresh round of Vic truth-telling hearings

<p>The plight of Indigenous Victorians in child protection and correctional custody will be put under the microscope as a truth-telling inquiry resume...

Commando claims ABC article 'defamatory'

<p>Lawyers for ex-commando Heston Russell say an article published by the ABC painted him as a war criminal despite making no direct allegations again...