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Voice would be a two-way relationship, says Burney

Voice would be a two-way relationship, says Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she wants to see a two-way relationship with the voice, should the proposed body be established.

Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks

Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks

Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks

Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will head back to Brussels to advance talks on securing a free trade deal with the EU following a stalemate in negotiations.

Greens MP labels attacks over housing a distraction

Greens MP labels attacks over housing a distraction

Greens MP labels attacks over housing a distraction

Greens MP labels attacks over housing a distraction

Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather says personal attacks against him are a political distraction, after the government's housing bill was held up for debate.

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Remote school attendance scheme 'unethical and harmful'

Remote school attendance scheme 'unethical and harmful'

A controversial program aimed at improving attendance rates for Aboriginal children at remote schools has actually seen a decrease, according to research.

Rare book featuring great southern land goes on sale

Rare book featuring great southern land goes on sale

A 15th century book featuring one of the earliest acknowledgements of Australia's existence will be for sale at the Melbourne Rare Book Fair.

Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers

Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers

The falling price of some electric cars is making more Australian motorists move but potential savings come from more than the price tag, experts say.

The battle to save Australia's ultra rare grumpy fish

The battle to save Australia's ultra rare grumpy fish

A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.

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Half a billion more dollars needed to fight fire ants

Half a billion more dollars needed to fight fire ants

Half a billion more dollars needed to fight fire ants

Half a billion more dollars needed to fight fire ants

An audit report of efforts to eradicate highly invasive fire ants has revealed an extra half a billion dollars will be required to complete the task.

Author shines a light on resilience of Indigenous youth

Author shines a light on resilience of Indigenous youth

Author shines a light on resilience of Indigenous youth

Author shines a light on resilience of Indigenous youth

Author Gary Lonesborough has reflected on the teachers who pushed him to pursue creative writing and the young men whose resilience inspired his latest novel.

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Apples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

Researchers have delivered the most comprehensive assessment of pollination in apple crops in Australia by native and non-native bees.

Top jockey charged by stewards over 'white powder' pics

Top jockey charged by stewards over 'white powder' pics

Top jockey charged by stewards over 'white powder' pics

Top jockey charged by stewards over 'white powder' pics

Racing Victoria has charged top jockey Jamie Kah over pictures that appeared to show her and two others with a white powder.

Irish mates to help Cats' Tuohy celebrate AFL record

Irish mates to help Cats' Tuohy celebrate AFL record

Irish mates to help Cats' Tuohy celebrate AFL record

Irish mates to help Cats' Tuohy celebrate AFL record

Geelong's Zach Tuohy will break the record for most AFL/VFL games played by an Irishman when he lines up with Mark O'Connor and Oisin Mullin.

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

Aust shares smashed as gains for year-to-date evaporate

The local bourse plunged 1.69 per cent lower as rising bond yields led to broad sell-offs across the entire market.

Minister, officials ignored robodebt deaths and harm

Minister, officials ignored robodebt deaths and harm

Minister, officials ignored robodebt deaths and harm

Minister, officials ignored robodebt deaths and harm

A royal commission has found two government departments failed to properly respond to the deaths of people who had automated debts raised against them.

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Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.

Pandemic stress higher among refugee women in Australia

More than two thirds of refugee women have reported the COVID-19 pandemic caused them stress compared to about half of Australian-born women.

Robodebt prosecutions loom after 'gross betrayal'

A royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has recommended senior figures behind it be prosecuted over their roles in the troubled program.

Top journalists to provide evidence in Lehrmann case

High-profile journalists Peter FitzSimons and Laura Tingle will provide evidence in the defamation action brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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ADHD diagnosis not a ticket to the NDIS: Shorten

People diagnosed with ADHD should not expect to be automatically in line for support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Commonwealth Bank has committed to no regional closures until 2026, but has flagged more "multi-channel" branches with reduced in-person banking hours.

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

There are hopes improvements in training new teachers for the modern classroom will reverse a rise in the number of educators leaving the profession.

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is due to make a speech on Friday and will reportedly say the government is "mesmerised” by alternative energy sources.

Elders' efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week

Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Major banks will have an opportunity to explain why some of their customers are missing out on decent savings rates at a parliamentary hearing.

Aust shares fall sharply as miners suffer heavy losses

The local bourse has fallen 1.24 per cent, driven lower by miners and fears of future interest rate rises by the US central bank.

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