Politics

Peck draws line in District 2 Senate race

August 07, 2023 09:41 PM AEST| By EIN Presswire

Shawn Peck State District 2 Senate Candidate Shawn Peck, the Libertarian candidate, is proclaiming that he is the true conservative in the race, not Republican Senator Vince Polistina. . “Vince Polist...

Protest scheduled at BLM Reno Office as Death Toll Continues to Soar at Wild Horse Roundup in Nevada

August 03, 2023 06:36 PM AEST| By EIN Presswire

UNITED STATES, August 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- After a video went viral on social media of a just captured wild horse at the Palomino Valley holding facility, exhausted by the heat, staggering an...

Michael Corbin (R) Ramps Up 2023 Fundraising to Challenge for Georgia's 7th Congressional District in November 2024

August 02, 2023 12:30 AM AEST| By EIN Presswire

Michael Corbin, Congressional Candidate, GA CD7 (John's Creek,Duluth,Norcross,Peachtree Corners,Lilburn,Lawrenceville,Snellville,Grayson,Dacula,Loganville) PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA, UNITED STAT...

Documents show other Lehrmann allegations

December 02, 2022 04:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Other women reported sexual assault and harassment allegations against a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in 2019, court documents show.

Work starts on federal corruption watchdog

December 02, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

With the passing of laws to set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission, work has begun to get it operating by mid-2023.

Vic Labor unveils post-election cabinet

December 02, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Victorian Labor government minister has been dumped from cabinet after seven MPs shifted their factional allegiance following Saturday's election win.

Push for national reforms in rape cases

December 02, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Prosecutors have dropped the case against Brittany Higgins' accused rapist due to the impacts on her mental health and advocates say urgent reforms are needed.

Boost for young children with a disability

December 02, 2022 10:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Young children with a newly-diagnosed disability or emerging developmental concerns can access projects backed by $13.8 million in federal government funding.

Consumers now safer from dodgy lenders

December 02, 2022 10:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A crackdown on rogue lenders will protect vulnerable consumers struggling to make ends meet, advocates say.

Feds call for unity to lower energy prices

December 02, 2022 08:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Federal ministers have urged the states and territories to put their differences aside and do their bit to lower energy prices.

Vic Liberal leadership contest down to two

December 01, 2022 05:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition frontbencher Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

Don't bank on rates present for Christmas

December 01, 2022 05:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Mortgage holders are likely to get slugged with at least one more interest rate rise, with the central bank about to make its final cash rate call for 2022.

Workplace law changes all but locked in

December 01, 2022 04:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The raging debate over industrial relations changes is coming to a head after the controversial changes passed the Senate.

Ex-minister accused of intimidating staff

December 01, 2022 04:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An under-pressure former federal cabinet minister has been accused in parliament of inappropriately seeking to pressure public servants.

Wong in NZ talks on climate, security

December 01, 2022 04:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta will meet in Canberra for talks on regional security and Pacific climate impacts.

Two-way Lib leader contest as nominee out

December 01, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Incoming Hawthorn MP John Pesutto and opposition police spokesman Brad Battin will face off for the Liberal leadership after the only other nominee withdrew.

NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap

December 01, 2022 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on federal Labor to cap coal prices, saying the nation is running out of time to act if it wants to keep power costs down.