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Neo-Nazi crackdown on the cards after Melbourne clash

A ban on the Nazi salute has been floated after white supremacists performed the gesture during a clash with transgender rights activists.

Greens maintain pressure ahead of climate policy push

The climate change minister is keen for a win on an election promise to cut carbon emissions but the Greens are still pushing to end new coal and gas...

No US war pact in return for nuclear subs: Marles

Defence Minister Richard Marles has rejected criticism Australia will lose sovereignty while gaining nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military...

Pollies call for action on Menindee mass fish deaths

Several politicians including the federal opposition spokeswoman for water are calling for urgent action to deal with the millions of dead fish in NSW...

Young Qld rider has leg broken after falling off bull

A young boy remains in a Queensland hospital after being airlifted for treatment for a broken leg suffered after he was bucked off a bull he was ridin...

Victoria to explore neo-Nazi crackdown after ugly clash

A ban on the Nazi salute in Victoria has been floated after white supremacists performed the gesture, sparking a clash with transgender rights activis...

MP renews call for Assange release on war anniversary

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War it is 'unconscionable' for the United States to pursue charges against Julia...

Howard revs up Libs as parties eye off western Sydney

The Liberal faithful have heard party elder John Howard sink the boot into Labor as Chris Minns pledged to ward off privatisation with constitutional...

Nazis not welcome in Victoria, premier says after clash

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has condemned neo-Nazis who sparked ugly scenes outside state parliament, declaring the group gathered to spread hate...

Research points to 'unlikely' need for new coalmines

The Greens are maintaining pressure to stop new coal and gas projects from opening in exchange for their support on the government's signature climate...

Woman killed in two-car crash in Adelaide's north

A woman has been killed in a two-car crash in Adelaide, with the other driver charged over her death.

Ex-marine sent to max-security jail, crowdfunds defence

Former US marine Daniel Duggan has been moved to a high-security prison as he waits to hear if he will be extradited for allegedly helping the Chinese...

No military favours in exchange for submarines: Marles

Defence Minister Richard Marles has rejected criticisms Australia will lose sovereignty while gaining nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military...

Fire traps, kills farmer as Sydney prepares to swelter

As a family mourns a farmer killed in a hazard-reduction burn, parts of NSW and western Sydney are expected to swelter when temperatures reach the low...

AUKUS casts shadow on Australia-China trade relations

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful the government will continue to stabilise the Australia-China diplomatic relationship despite a new submari...

Howard rallies Libs as parties target western Sydney

The Liberals will seek to mobilise the faithful with a rally in Penrith as the major parties target marginal seats that could decide the election outc...

Lambo driver strikes cyclist on Melbourne's Chapel St

The driver of a Lamborghini has been accused of recklessly endangering life after striking a cyclist on Melbourne's Chapel Street.

Brave mum remembered for saving son from the waves

Leonie Jackson, who was a leader in Australia's deaf community, is a posthumous recipient in the latest national bravery awards after saving her son.

NSW feels the heat as temperatures soar again

Hot weather is expected to continue across NSW while other eastern states receive a reprieve from the heat.

Crews battle fires as March heat sizzles across country

Multiple weather and fire warnings are in place across the country, with hot and windy conditions creating challenges for firefighters.