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Uluru words likened to Lincoln address

The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.

Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott

A portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.

Music app helps teens manage mental health

A new music app has been launched to help young people understand and manage their mental health.

Marin, Ardern talk democracy, trade in NZ

Visiting Finland PM Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern have met in Auckland, pledging to grow relations and improve the human rights of young women.

Vic stabber sought out victim for fight

Melbourne man Marco Deng was spoiling for a fight when he sought out his murder victim Machar Kot, over an apparent jibe on social media.

Vaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased

The efficacy of the current pneumonia vaccine is in doubt after data revealed the majority of 700 children admitted to hospital with the infection were jabbed.

Push to scrap Victorian COVID-19 fines

Community legal centres want the re-elected Victorian government to scrap 30,000 fines handed out for breaking COVID-19 rules after they were withdrawn in NSW.

Murdoch questions could delay Crikey suit

Lachlan Murdoch's lawyer has sought further information about decisions leading to online news site Crikey republishing an article he claims defamed him.

Finkel dreams of 'electro-state superhero'

Alan Finkel says renewable energy, decarbonised products and critical minerals will be Australia's "superpowers" in the electric age.

Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder

A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.

Australia targets green fuel take-off

Australia could play a big role in reducing air travel emissions as the Queensland government confirms talks to produce greener aviation fuels.

Policing truth in campaign ads 'difficult'

South Australia's electoral commissioner says staying out of the political debate is hard when his organisation checks campaign ads for misleading claims.

Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars

Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.

Strong case for Toyah murder extradition

Queensland officials say their strong case should lead to an easy extradition process for Toyah Cordingley's accused killer after his arrest in India.

Appeal over ferry pony death guilty ruling

Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator TT-Line has lodged an appeal after being found guilty of breaching animal welfare laws over the deaths of 16 polo ponies.

Banks stronger now than in GFC: RBA

Home price downturn now more subdued

The residential property downturn endures for the seventh month in a row, although the pace of decline has started to wind back.

Sport at school boosts kids' wellbeing

High-quality physical education and school sport is essential to improving children's health and happiness, inside and outside the classroom.

Victorian Nationals retake the regions

With a handful of seats still hanging in the balance, one thing is clear from the state election result: the Nationals are back in Victoria's regions.

UN pushes for Australian smacking ban

A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.