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Family, homebuyer pitches for Vic election

<p>Victorian maternal and child health services would be boosted under a Labor election promise, while the coalition wants to unlock 150,000 extra lot...

Islanders build seawall at parliament

<p>Torres Strait Islanders have built a seawall outside federal parliament in Canberra, in a call for stronger climate change action to protect their...

No advice sought on draft voice question

<p>The attorney-general's department wasn't consulted before the prime minister announced a draft referendum question for an Indigenous voice to parli...

Injury rules Cooks out of Boomers squad

<p>An ankle injury has ruled NBL MVP candidate Xavier Cooks out of the Boomers' next Basketball World Cup qualification match.</p>

Six independent MPs built $10m war chest

<p>The Australian Electoral Commission has revealed six winning teal independents raised a combined total of more than $10 million.</p>

Govt denies cuts to regional Australia

<p>Infrastructure department officials have revealed there was a $1.2 billion decrease in regional spending, but deny it amounts to a funding cut.</p>

Pilots' vote ends heated pay negotiations

<p>Rex pilots have endorsed a new industrial agreement after four years of wage negotiations.</p>

Scam bill to double in 12 months: Labor

<p>Scammers are on track to rip off Australians to the tune of $4 billion this year, with authorities telling people to take time to check an offer or...

SA rolls out anti-vaping plan for schools

<p>The South Australian government is starting to roll out a strategy to cut vaping among school students.</p>

Morrison chastised for security info leaks

<p>Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has warned former prime minister Scott Morrison to stop leaking sensitive national security information.</p>

SA govt to help with fire cladding work

<p>The South Australian government will help the owners of private buildings with dangerous cladding by providing loans to fund remedial work.</p>

Suaalii shines as Samoa's star fullback

<p>Joseph Suaalii has lived up to the hype of being a future fullback at NRL level with an impressive display in Samoa's World Cup win over Tonga. </p...

Jillaroos break records in French victory

<p>The Jillaroos have thumped France 92-0 to guarantee qualification for the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. </p>

Charge over death of man flung from car

<p>A 31-year-old man will face a Newcastle court over the death of a man flung out of a car that crashed into a power pole and split in half.</p>

RLWC loss won't cloud bright Tonga future

<p>Tonga took international rugby league by storm but head coach Kristian Woolf is confident their World Cup loss to Samoa can be a springboard to bet...

Samoa set up RLWC semi-final with England

<p>Samoa will have a shot at Rugby League World Cup redemption against England after securing a semi-final berth with a 20-18 win over Tonga. </p>

NSW launches knife crime sentence review

<p>A review into the courts' response to gun and knife crime will ensure sentencing remains in line with community expectations, NSW's attorney-genera...

Aussie sevens 'weirdos' follow the greats

<p>Australia's 'misfit' crew of sevens internationals are becoming solid gold champions following their latest triumph in the flagship Hong Kong Seven...

Catley scores straight from corner in WSL

<p>Sam Kerr has netted for Chelsea in their top-of-the-table win over Manchester United, while Steph Catley scored direct from a corner for Arsenal in...

Molik: Fighting Aussies can win BJK Cup

<p>Australia's women players may have been somewhat unheralded since Ash Barty's retirement, but captain Alicia Molik thinks they can win the Billie J...