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Liberal Party 'at a crossroads' after election losses

Moderate Liberal Bridget Archer says a decision not to support an Indigenous voice is the latest example of the party not behaving as an alternative g...

Two million heading overseas for Easter holidays

Travel trade organisation Abta said ‘the Easter weekend is one of the busiest of the year for the travel industry’.

Cancer survivor gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby after having ovaries r...

Experts at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester were able to save Stacey Broadmeadow’s life and she froze her eggs.

Police remain outside home after Peter Murrell released without char...

The 58-year-old was arrested then released on Wednesday in connection to a long-running Police Scotland investigation.

Saudis and Iranians ‘agree to reopen embassies and ease travel’

Saudi Arabia and Iran are long-time regional rivals, but have moved towards reconciliation as part of a deal brokered by China last month.

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to pursue economic stability, foreign mi...

Saudi Arabia and Iran are long-time regional rivals, but have moved towards reconciliation as part of a deal brokered by China last month.

Liberals commit 'Judas betrayal' in opposing voice

Uluru Statement architect Noel Pearson says the federal Liberal Party is out of step with the Australian people by not supporting an Indigenous voice.

Homicide squad investigating woman's death

A 41-year-old woman has died in Melbourne's northeast, with police saying two males fled the scene before they arrived.

Inland track build blows out to $31.4 billion

An independent review into the major Inland Rail project has revealed it faces serious problems and recommends some work should stop to control costs.

Pitching farming as original 'start-up' to inspire kids

Students around Australia are learning some interesting facts about agriculture and food, such as how cauliflowers like to have a haircut before harve...

Man charged with DV offences after NSW fatal car crash

Police investigating a car crash that killed a woman and three young boys in the NSW Riverina have charged a man with domestic violence-related offenc...

Boy, 13, creates new handmade ‘Hope Bowl’ to help children globally

The final day of the draw for the bowl is on April 14 and funds will go to Save the Children’s Emergency Fund.

Snoring increases your stroke risk – here’s how to stop

Sleeping issues can cause much greater health problems, according to new research.

Emmanuel Macron in China urges ‘shared responsibility for peace’

Mr Macron is to be accompanied by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing.

North Korea warns ‘offensive action’ over allies’ drills

Animosity has heightened in recent weeks.

Breast and mixed fed children less likely to have learning disabilit...

The findings suggest that having breastmilk in the first few weeks of life may help to reduce the risk of having special educational needs.

Coal capacity climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it – report

In 2021, countries around the world promised to phase down the use of coal to help achieve the goal to limit warming to 1.5C.

What the papers say – April 6

The arrest of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon’s husband dominates several front pages.

Peter Murrell released without charge amid ongoing police probe of S...

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, the SNP’s former chief executive, was ‘released without charge pending further investigation’ on Wednesday.

More than 45,000 burglaries go unattended by police in England, data...

Some 75% of reported burglaries were closed without a suspect being identified, according to figures provided by 19 forces across the country.