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Umpire under pressure to lift wages for low-paid staff

The Fair Work Commission is facing calls to give the nation's lowest-paid workers a leg up, as inflation remains high and interest rates continue to b...

Review to consider jobs, economic impact of robots

Australia will embrace the benefits of a robotics industry for a multi-billion dollar economic boost, but can't ignore fears they'll put people out of...

NSW Riverina town grieving after four killed in crash

People in the NSW Riverina town of Leeton are in despair after a car crash killed a woman and three young boys, just days before the Easter long weeke...

High-profile rape suspect may call witnesses at hearing

The defence counsel for a high-profile man accused of rape in Queensland may call on witnesses to testify in an attempt to prevent the matter going to...

Robot dogs and Yoko Ono feature in NGV Triennial

Robot dogs will be trained to paint a giant masterpiece as part of the Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria, which also features the work of...

Drivers will have to wait for toll relief in NSW

NSW drivers will have to wait for toll relief as the new Labor government launches a long-term review of existing deals with private motorway operator...

Baby animals and bison bull debut at Royal Easter Show

Hundreds of baby animals, speckled cows and a bison are ready to delight crowds at the Royal Easter Show where pre-ticket sales have reached an all-ti...

Surfers still waiting for opening rounds at Bells Beach

The Rip Curl Pro has been stalled by poor surfing conditions for a second day at Bells Beach, with competition postponed ahead of a Thursday morning c...

Liberal MPs urged to listen to voters on voice support

Peter Dutton has called a party room meeting where MPs and senators will discuss the Liberal Party's position on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Single parents, women flagged for more budget support

The federal government is targeting budget support measures at specific groups as it looks to balance competing priorities.

Calls to better support people forced into marriage

Australia should recognise forced marriage as family violence, but more needs to be done for victims in Victoria where that's already the case, a stud...

Dutton meets with MPs following historic election loss

The Liberals are searching for answers following consecutive election losses, but moderate MPs want the party to return to its core values.

Australian envoy visits Julian Assange in UK prison

Australia's new high commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, is the first consular visitor jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has received since 2...

Woman and three boys die in NSW Riverina car crash

Four people have been killed in a car crash in the Riverina, as NSW Police prepare to launch a road safety operation before the Easter long weekend.

Bruising COVID-19 battle was Ardern's nadir as PM

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has thanked Kiwis for the privilege of leadership as she departs parliament and exits politics.

Police redirect search for missing Brisbane hiker

Investigators initially believed Lesley Trotter, 78, was at a popular Brisbane hiking spot but they are now searching closer to her home.

Cop who shot Indigenous teenager fired from NT force

Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has been sacked more than three years after shooting dead an Indigenous teenager in a botched outback...

Body found after tip-off in police hunt for missing man

A tip-off about a body on a rural property in Adelaide's north has led to police discovering remains inside a bunker.

NT cop who shot Indigenous teen dead sacked

Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe who shot dead an Indigenous teen in a botched outback arrest in 2019 has been sacked.

Trans advocate issues call to action: 'Don't be silent'

Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights.