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Chalmers defends budget criticism of not enough support

Jim Chalmers says his budget provided targeted cost of living relief to the most vulnerable, fending off attacks that not enough was done for middle A...

Mehajer found guilty of domestic violence offences

The notorious former Auburn deputy mayor has been found guilty of six domestic violence offences following a three-week trial.

Man did not break law kicking down door before assault

The High Court has ruled a man did not break the law shortly before he assaulted an ex-partner, although the law may be out of step with "contemporary...

NSW pharmacies to begin prescribing UTI medication

Accessing treatment for urinary tract infections will soon be as easy as visiting the pharmacy for women in NSW.

Labor policies pressure housing and families: Dutton

Peter Dutton is set to deliver the coalition's budget reply in the House of Representatives, revealing what aspects of Labor's plan he will support an...

Victorian libraries reconnect in loans trial

Regional Victorian libraries can again tap into each others collections as a new inter-library loan program is trialled in the state.

Housing fund in limbo as rent help takes centre stage

The future of a $10 billion housing investment fund remains uncertain, with the government and the Greens at loggerheads over how to address rent hike...

Albanese leads parliamentary tributes for Yunupingu

Anthony Albanese has led tributes in federal parliament for Indigenous land rights pioneer Yunupingu.

Treasurer seeks to soothe budget relief inflation worry

Jim Chalmers says his budget will not fan inflation or lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.

Man sentenced for stabbing birthday party guest

Gary Ian Draper has received a suspended jail term after stabbing a visitor as they tried to leave a birthday party following a heated argument.

Northern Rivers floods left 'scar on my community': MP

The devastation from the Northern Rivers floods has damaged northern NSW local communities leaving wounds that have yet to heal, a Nationals MP says.

Regulator to issue 'rare' warnings about dodgy doctors

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will have the power to issue public statements about practitioners who are a danger to public saf...

'Political conspiracy' to derail Lehrmann case: inquiry

The ACT's top prosecutor feared a political conspiracy added to police pressure not to proceed with the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Hi...

Roberts-Smith still barred from Defence diary entries

After almost six years and multiple appeals, Ben Roberts-Smith remains blocked from accessing diary and calendar entries of a top ADF war crimes inves...

We are the change: Indigenous women demand to be heard

Hundreds of First Nations women have gathered in Canberra for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani summit where their voices have been heard on issues important t...

Text-for-help satellite service to launch in Australia

Injured or lost hikers will be able to contact emergency services and their loved ones even when off the grid using a new satellite service.

Plug pulled on NSW water project as costs spill over

The Dungowan Dam and pipeline project has been scrapped, with the NSW government pursuing more affordable water security options for the New England r...

Skin cancer could lurk in 'normal-looking' skin

Researchers have found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

Youth detention centre riot 'terrorism', says premier

Most inmates involved in a major disturbance at Perth's Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre have surrendered, authorities say.

Queensland's ecotourism plans 'poorly defined': report

A report by Queensland's auditor-general has found the state's ecotourism plan to be lacking coherent policy and poorly defined.