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Traditional owners call for ban on shale gas fracking

GetUp has staged a protest on the lawns of parliament house to demand a ban on shale gas fracking.

A pittance for poverty payments, despite positive steps

Centrelink recipients will barely notice a $2.86 rise to their payments, but scrapping mutual obligations for parents and boosting bulk billing are we...

Coalition may support Labor's cost of living measures

Cost of living measures helping struggling Australians with soaring energy and health costs in Labor's second budget may be supported by the coalition...

Top honour for role towards a more reconciled nation

Reconciliation Australia's chief executive Karen Mundine will receive an award for her tireless efforts to unite the nation.

Truth-telling inquiry confirmed as Qld treaty laws pass

There was concern about the government's record on closing the gap and criticism about consultation among broad support for the laws mapping a path to...

Upskirting school teacher might have autism disorder

A teacher who has pleaded guilty to filming the private parts of schoolgirls in his classroom has had his sentencing delayed for a doctor's report.

Mineral Commodities (ASX:MRC) announces final high-grade assays from...

Highlights,Mineral Commodities’ (ASX:MRC) subsidiary Mineral Sands Resources has wrapped up the Phase 1 of resource definition drilling from Prospecti...

Minister vows to increase pay of care staff but warns there is ‘no m...

Maree Todd said improving pay and conditions in the sector is a ‘crucial component’ going forward.

Met Police apologises to murdered PI’s family after documents discov...

Documents relevant to the inquiry into Daniel Morgan’s death were discovered in a locked cabinet that had not been used for a number of years.

NSW coalition MPs free to campaign yes or no to voice

Unlike their federal counterparts, members of the NSW coalition's shadow ministry won't be bound to a position on the voice to parliament referendum.

Men killed in gang shooting not intended targets

Police believe two men killed in a gang-related attack at a home in Melbourne's west were not the intended targets and it was sheer luck no-one else d...

Money will come, Vic Premier says after Games snub

The federal budget contained no money for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews insists his state will get financial help.

Parliament takes first steps to nuclear submarines

The first set of laws paving the way for nuclear-powered submarines as part of AUKUS have been introduced to federal parliament.

Ex-horse trainer jailed for stabbing friend, housemate

Former horse trainer Thomas Hughes has been jailed for 12 months for violently stabbing two people during a psychotic episode, believing he was being...

MPs to scrutinise Met’s handling of republican protests over coronat...

Home Affairs Committee chairwoman Dame Diana Johnson said there are ‘real questions’ to be asked about the practical application of the law.

Body of man found on shore

The death of the 46-year-old, found near Cove in Aberdeen, is being treated as unexplained.

Ex-cop to lead hospital review after doctor stabbing

Security experts including a former police commander will lead a review into safety at Tasmanian hospital emergency departments after the stabbing of...

Households in temporary accommodation at highest level in almost 20...

The number of households with children in temporary accommodation rose by 6.6% on the 2021 figure, to 62,410.

Man extradited from Queensland over alleged $24m fraud

A businessman will appear in a NSW court, accused of being involved in a $24 million fraud targeting 'mum and dad-type' investors as well as businesse...

Mum desperate for answers over backpacker death

The safety of international backpackers is being probed at a Queensland inquest into the death of a German tourist in a ride-on lawnmower accident.