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Vic Liberal MP to fight expulsion, condemns neo-Nazis

Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has condemned neo-Nazis who attended an anti-trans rally and will contest a motion to boot her from the parliamenta...

Former Australian soldier to be charged with war crime

A former soldier deployed to Afghanistan is expected to be charged with committing a war crime after he was arrested in regional NSW.

New Zealand could bar anti-trans activist Keen-Minshull

Following harrowing scenes of neo-Nazis outside Melbourne's parliament, New Zealand could bar an activist from entering the country and holding simila...

Banked up lock-in loans hamper quick fix for inflation

A senior Reserve Bank official says the prevalence of fixed-rate loans and sizeable savings buffers are likely extending the lag time of interest rate...

Greens seek 'bare minimum' on carbon emissions scheme

The Greens say they are not asking for the perfect climate policy, just the "bare minimum" to stop new coal and gas projects.

Charities call for more funding to fight world famine

A group of aid organisations have asked the Australian government to invest in a $110 million famine relief package to fight hunger.

Disability service provider 'put revenue over safety'

A major provider of disability services prioritised growth and finances over client safety and service quality, a royal commission inquiry report has...

Feral animals wreaking havoc on NSW properties: farmers

Pigs, dogs and other wild animals are killing livestock and damaging properties in NSW where farmers have called for action on exploding feral numbers...

Body of missing canyoner found at Blue Mountains

Police say they have found the body of a 39-year-old Sydney man who went missing in a river while canyoning in the NSW Blue Mountains.

Experts back rules to snuff out e-bike, e-scooter fires

After a spate of house fires and injuries Australia urgently needs new rules governing electric bikes, scooters and skateboards, experts say.

RBA says it's harder to break the bank in Australia

Reserve Bank assistant governor Christopher Kent says Australian banks are on a firm footing despite strained conditions in global financial markets.

Once declared extinct, little fish back in Vic waters

The olive perchlet has been reintroduced to Victorian waters, decades after the fish species was declared extinct and almost a century since the last...

Rent caps on the table as Qld confronts housing crisis

Families are at the heart of Queensland's housing crisis as a new report shows the scale of the problem.

Greens roll out big gun Bob in battle for Balmain

The Greens former federal parliamentary leader Bob Brown was on hand to give the party's candidate for Balmain, Kobi Shetty, a profile boost on the hu...

Former senator takes fight over FOI delays to court

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is suing the Australian Information Commissioner over FOI delays. He claims some were delayed by more than 1000...

The Aussie band bringing Promise for Eurovision glory

Synth-metal band Voyager is preparing to take on Europe's greatest song contest with guitars, keytars and incredible rock hair.

Regional alliance to foster new wave of tree-changers

Bigger and stronger regions is the aim of a new body made up of chief executives from more than 30 organisations across health, education, arts and ag...

Vic Lib leader 'satisfied' MP knew rally's Nazi links

Moira Deeming cannot continue as a Liberal MP over her association with anti-trans rally organisers linked to extremism, Victoria's opposition leader...

Calls for early education program for three-year-olds

The national body representing pediatricians is urging both sides of politics in NSW to commit to early education programs for three-year-olds before...

Call for climate officers to help farmers cut emissions

The government is under pressure to support farmers in the upcoming budget as the parliament begins debating changes to the safeguard mechanism.