Politics

Peck draws line in District 2 Senate race
August 07, 2023 09:41 PM AEST| By EIN PresswireShawn Peck State District 2 Senate Candidate Shawn Peck, the Libertarian candidate, is proclaiming that he is the true conservative in the race, not Republican Senator Vince Polistina. . “Vince Polist...

Protest scheduled at BLM Reno Office as Death Toll Continues to Soar at Wild Horse Roundup in Nevada
August 03, 2023 06:36 PM AEST| By EIN PresswireUNITED STATES, August 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- After a video went viral on social media of a just captured wild horse at the Palomino Valley holding facility, exhausted by the heat, staggering an...

Michael Corbin (R) Ramps Up 2023 Fundraising to Challenge for Georgia's 7th Congressional District in November 2024
August 02, 2023 12:30 AM AEST| By EIN PresswireMichael Corbin, Congressional Candidate, GA CD7 (John's Creek,Duluth,Norcross,Peachtree Corners,Lilburn,Lawrenceville,Snellville,Grayson,Dacula,Loganville) PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA, UNITED STAT...

Documents show other Lehrmann allegations
December 02, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOther women reported sexual assault and harassment allegations against a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in 2019, court documents show.

Work starts on federal corruption watchdog
December 02, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith the passing of laws to set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission, work has begun to get it operating by mid-2023.

Vic Labor unveils post-election cabinet
December 02, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian Labor government minister has been dumped from cabinet after seven MPs shifted their factional allegiance following Saturday's election win.

Push for national reforms in rape cases
December 02, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSProsecutors have dropped the case against Brittany Higgins' accused rapist due to the impacts on her mental health and advocates say urgent reforms are needed.

Boost for young children with a disability
December 02, 2022 10:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSYoung children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal government funding.

Consumers now safer from dodgy lenders
December 02, 2022 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA crackdown on rogue lenders will protect vulnerable consumers struggling to make ends meet, advocates say.

Feds call for unity to lower energy prices
December 02, 2022 08:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFederal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.

Vic Liberal leadership contest down to two
December 01, 2022 05:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIncoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition frontbencher Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

Don't bank on rates present for Christmas
December 01, 2022 05:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMortgage holders are likely to get slugged with at least one more interest rate rise, with the central bank about to make its final cash rate call for 2022.

Workplace law changes all but locked in
December 01, 2022 04:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head after the controversial changes passed the Senate.

Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff
December 01, 2022 04:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants.

Wong in NZ talks on climate, security
December 01, 2022 04:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSForeign Minister Penny Wong and her New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta will meet in Canberra for talks on regional security and Pacific climate impacts.

Two-way Lib leader contest as nominee out
December 01, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIncoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition police spokesman Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap
December 01, 2022 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on federal Labor to cap coal prices, saying the nation is running out of time to act if it wants to keep power costs down.

Doctors express fears for Indigenous kids
December 01, 2022 09:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIndigenous children are increasingly dying by suicide or ending up behind bars, as part of a growing trend worrying Australian doctors.

Albanese marks year of Australian heroism
December 01, 2022 09:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe prime minister and opposition leader have paid tribute to all who helped during the multiple, devastating floods in communities across Australia.

Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'
December 01, 2022 07:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Medibank hackers have declared "case closed" after claiming to have dumped a final tranche of stolen customer data on the dark web overnight.