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Government, opposition trade barbs on NT crime rates

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been highlighting crime in Alice Springs as a reason to reject an Indigenous voice but his comments have drawn crit...

Australians prepare to snap up NZ's Great Walks

Thousands of Australians will be among those hoping to walk New Zealand's Great Walks as bookings for next summer kick off next week.

More aged care facilities close after nursing mandate

Brightwater Care Group has confirmed three of its Perth facilities will close in the next 12 months due to new staffing requirements.

Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

A rescue operation had been launched on Wednesday afternoon after a person was reported in the sea close to Brighton pier.

Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow m...

Luke Pollard MP said victims are being let down as a ‘blind eye’ is turned to abuse in the heart of politics.

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

Victorian officer accused of unlawful assault on duty

A male senior constable will front a Victorian court after he allegedly assaulted a person while on duty.

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘bina...

Micheal Martin’s comments came after US President Joe Biden referenced Ireland’s policy of military neutrality in a speech to the Dail.

One rescued, one missing in Queensland fishing incident

One man has been rescued while another is missing after a boat overturned during a fishing trip off the Queensland coast.

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations.

Premier's grim warning amid public service overhaul

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior public service positions ahead of what he warns will be a challenging first state...

Man arrested after paramedic stabbed in western Sydney

NSW police are questioning a man after a paramedic was stabbed at a fast-food restaurant in Sydney's west.

Libs accused of using Alice crime for political gain

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been highlighting crime in Alice Springs as a reason to reject an Indigenous voice, but his comments have drawn cri...

Body found in search for man missing on Ben Lui

Patrick Allan Monroe, 33, was last seen on the summit of the mountain on April 6.

NSW premier swings the axe on senior public officials

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior positions in the public service including in Treasury, education and transport.

Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Euro...

‘There are 3,000 Ukrainians coming to Liverpool who are refugees, so I thought they will be looking for something to do,’ said Maria Romanenko.

Exchange of prisoners in Yemen’s long-running war has begun, Red Cro...

Thousands of people are believed to be held as prisoners of war by all sides since the war erupted.

Church calls for same-sex ban on student leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he is "uncomfortable" with the idea of discriminating against students based on their sexuality or gender id...

Warsaw Ghetto uprising survivor honoured on 80th anniversary

Tova Gutstein will be one of six Holocaust survivors honoured by Israel as torchlighters in its annual ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.

Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of pr...

Alex Falk was working for the Press Association at the age of 17 on Coronation Day 70 years ago.