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Expanded paid parental leave hinges on room in budget

Expanded paid parental leave hinges on room in budget

The national paid parental leave scheme could be extended beyond 26 weeks as the government considers ways to close the economic gaps between men and women.

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

'Wild' racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation

An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign.

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

The consumer watchdog has found mobile companies face several commercial barriers to expanding coverage in the bush.

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Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.

Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

An independent progress tracker shows Australia is no longer a laggard on sustainable finance as it rapidly catches up with consumer and investor expectations.

Sidelined home affairs boss on full pay during probe

Sidelined home affairs boss on full pay during probe

Sidelined home affairs secretary Michael Pezzullo remains on his full pay package of $915,000 while his conduct is being investigated following leaked texts.

Public servants ranked female workers on 'hotties list'

Public servants ranked female workers on 'hotties list'

A Senate estimates committee has heard junior members of a government department ranked female co-workers by their 'hotness'.

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Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

Australians resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living

Australians resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living

Australians resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living

Australians resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living

As cost-of-living pressures put household budgets under stress, millions of people are resorting to stealing to get the basic necessities of life.

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Australians fleeced in surge of online employment scams

Scammers are targeting Australians with bogus job offers on social media, with authorities noting a rise in fraudsters impersonating genuine organisations.

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

Indigenous voice campaigners lash referendum 'no' vote

After a week of silence, Indigenous voice campaigners have accused referendum 'no' voters of committing a "shameful act" in rejecting the constitutional change.

Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM's China visit

Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM's China visit

Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM's China visit

Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM's China visit

Australia has reached an agreement with China to suspend their wine tariffs dispute as Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to the Asian superpower within weeks.

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

A temporary emergency mobile network will be set up to keep Australians connected during natural disasters but challenges stand in the system's way.

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

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Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.

Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief

Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.

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Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the federal government's formal apology to people who suffered abuse in government homes, churches and other institutions.

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

War veterans struggling with their mental health are finding a surprisingly effective therapy in re-training skittish and traumatised ex-racehorses.

Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne

Residents in Melbourne have felt a 5.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the southwestern Victorian coast.

Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest

A protest that lasted three minutes but disrupted the workings of Queensland's parliament could land 14 climate protesters in jail for up to three years.

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

The nation's sex discrimination commissioner has expressed concerns state-based coercive control legislation could be abused.

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.

Campaign promotes power of talk to prevent child abuse

A government-funded campaign will encourage adults to have ongoing and proactive conversations with kids in order to prevent child sexual abuse.

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