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Simon Crean, Labor 'loyal servant', dead at 74

Simon Crean, Labor 'loyal servant', dead at 74

ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM

Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.

Promise for renters' rights to be on national agenda

Promise for renters' rights to be on national agenda

Promise for renters' rights to be on national agenda

Promise for renters' rights to be on national agenda

As national cabinet prepares to consider how to improve renters' rights, the federal government has ruled out price caps after its housing fund was deferred.

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Security situation in Russia still 'evolving': Wong

Security situation in Russia still 'evolving': Wong

Australians in Russia have been told to leave because the security situation could deteriorate further after a standoff between a private army and the Kremlin.

Long odds for Labor at 'unnecessary' by-election: PM

Long odds for Labor at 'unnecessary' by-election: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.

'Time to deliver' on battery supply chain promises

'Time to deliver' on battery supply chain promises

Despite surging global demand, a treasure trove of clean energy minerals is yet to be designated critical commodities by the Australian government.

Interest rate hikes cloud outlook for mid-year sales

Interest rate hikes cloud outlook for mid-year sales

Retailers are hopeful Australians will spend big during the end of financial year sales, even if they don't come out in large numbers.

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Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous Nationals mobs gather for university games

Indigenous university students from across the country will come together at Monash University in Melbourne this week for five days of competitive sport.

Pace of inflation slowdown major drawcard this week

Pace of inflation slowdown major drawcard this week

Pace of inflation slowdown major drawcard this week

Pace of inflation slowdown major drawcard this week

A new round of numbers from the nation's statistics bureau should paint a picture of Australia's inflationary environment and consumer spending behaviour.

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat

Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.

More Aussies look to 'Netflix of cars' to save money

More Aussies look to 'Netflix of cars' to save money

More Aussies look to 'Netflix of cars' to save money

More Aussies look to 'Netflix of cars' to save money

The car subscription trend is about to turn five years old in Australia but companies say customers are not using the service as expected.

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

The government has flagged Australians will verify their identities with biometric data such as facial images, as part of a plan to better protect their data.

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

PM sees Voice poll slip but says 'yes' vote still high

Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.

Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Govt will keep watch on childcare fees through changes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will continue to monitor childcare fees as cost relief measures for families come into effect on July 1.

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River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade

The 2023 Birdsville Big Red Bash will pay tribute to rock 'n' roll icon Tina Turner, marking 10 years of live music and celebration in the "middle of nowhere".

Battery start-up drives tech to US industrial heartland

Australian start-up Sicona Battery Technologies is going offshore to supply pure materials that could supercharge electric car batteries and fix range anxiety.

Research finds carbon farming helps drought resilience

Carbon farming has helped agricultural producers make their land more drought resilient while also giving them an extra revenue stream, new research shows.

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.

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Language no barrier to refugee's budding braid business

Language barriers pushed one new Australian to draw on her family skill in styling hair to create a successful business, with a little help from a scholarship.

Australian government sanctions three MH17 culprits

The federal government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three people involved in the downing of Malaysia flight MH17.

Former Labor cabinet minister condemns $368b AUKUS deal

Midnight Oil frontman and ex-Labor cabinet minister Peter Garrett has condemned Australia's new security deal with the United States and United Kingdom.

Court chief defends judge's new role in rare statement

The Federal Court chief justice has issued a rare public statement of support for a judge appointed to the Australian Law Reform Commission.

'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

Regional towns are faced with more rough sleepers amid a national housing crisis as new data shows nearly 40,000 people experience long-term homelessness.

Housing bill on ice puts double dissolution in play

The Albanese government's signature housing policy has failed to pass parliament and could set the stage for an early election.

Aust shares plunge again in worst week since September

The local share market has finished 1.3 per cent lower, closing the week down 2.1 per cent despite solid gains on Monday and Tuesday.

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