Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign

<p>It's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.</p>

Don't gag debate on workplace laws: Libs

<p>The Albanese government should allow lengthy debate on its new workplace laws, which it wants to pass by Christmas, the opposition says.</p>

Cheaper medicine for thousands of seniors

<p>The income test for senior health concession cards has been bumped up to allow thousands more seniors to access cheaper healthcare.</p>

Gas takes top bill in politics of power

<p>As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.</p>

Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss

<p>The federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasu...

Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls

<p>Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.</p>

SA Murray flooding to last longer

<p>The latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.</p>

Further gambling law reform still to come

<p>Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says she will work with her state and territory counterparts to determine the next steps of gambling law...

Australians to have say on new cancer plan

<p>The federal government is seeking public comment on a new cancer action plan it says will help improve cancer outcomes nationwide.</p>

Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police

<p>Australia has donated more than $1 million in weapons and vehicles to Solomon Islands police, in a move criticised by the Solomon Islands oppositio...

Housing lending plummets and worse to come

<p>New home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.</p>

Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact

<p>Australia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in B...

Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs

<p class="">Victoria's election campaign has begun in earnest with question marks over a political stunt and promises of cheaper regional train fares...

Budget policies top PM priorities over COP

<p>Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate confe...

Calls for calm over US bomber postings

<p>Richard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend...

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

<p>A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities. </p>

NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

<p>NSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a d...

Workplace changes unlikely to be split off

<p>Contentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.</p>

ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation

<p>The ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city...

Childcare short thousands of workers

<p>The early childhood education sector will need to hire 16,000 new workers to meet surging demand from the Labor government's childcare subsidy pack...