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Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Colonisation had 'positive impact': Indigenous senator

Indigenous senator and prominent 'no' campaigner Jacinta Price claims colonisation has not had any ongoing negative consequences for First Nations people.

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds rally against Santos coal seam gas plan

Hundreds of people have rallied against a major coal seam gas project proposed by Santos they claim could irreversibly damage vital farmland in western NSW.

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

Labor's housing breakthrough after tense negotiations

A deal with the Greens has allowed Labor to pass its signature $10 billion social and affordable housing policy through parliament.

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Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

The federal Liberals are pushing to overturn ACT drug decriminalisation laws after claiming they would be a Canberra "tourism attraction''.

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

The environment minister is working to garner support for Murray-Darling Basin plan changes, but is experiencing pushback from farmers over water buybacks.

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

A parliamentary committee says Australia should draw a line in the sand over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, or risk poor mental health.

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

New reforms will be aimed at protecting the rights of Australians living with disabilities, on the eve of the closure of the disability royal commission.

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Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

TikTok algorithms are feeding teenagers harmful content when they don't even want it, new research shows.

ICAC slammed for 14-year delay in Obeid corruption case

ICAC slammed for 14-year delay in Obeid corruption case

ICAC slammed for 14-year delay in Obeid corruption case

ICAC slammed for 14-year delay in Obeid corruption case

Ex-NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Tony Kelly have demanded ICAC explain why it still had not supplied all evidence of alleged corruption from 14 years ago.

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

New laws will require former soldiers and defence staff to get approval before working for a foreign government or military in a bid to boost national security.

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Requiring landlords to install efficient heaters and ceiling insulation could keep renters healthy and homes free of mould, a tenant organisation recommends.

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

Putin and North Korea's Kim talk Ukraine and satellites

President Vladimir Putin has held a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a new space launch station in Russia's Far East.

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

An Indigenous voice to parliament can give First Nations people a chance to contribute economically, former shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser says.

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Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

A teary former foreign minister Marise Payne has spoken of the plight of Afghan women as she reflected on her 26 years in politics.

Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.

Cost-of-living focus in NSW budget as dam project axed

Stretched households have been told they can expect more help as the NSW government prepares to deliver its first budget since the election.

Accused rapists to be named after state changes old law

Identity protections for people charged with serious sexual offences in Queensland have been scrapped after changes passed state parliament.

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Watchdog seeks law change after court blocks report

Queensland’s anti-corruption watchdog is calling for law changes to allow it to continue releasing "vital" reports following a High Court ruling.

Labor reluctant to slice and dice workplace law changes

The opposition is challenging Labor to pass non-controversial parts of its proposed workplace laws by splitting the bill so workers are better off by Christmas.

SA aims to power up its lead in renewable energy race

The South Australian government will slash red tap for hydrogen and renewable energy projects on farmland to free up vast tracts of resource-rich land.

'Yes' campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post

Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.

More daycare relief coming for thousands of NSW parents

Childcare will be $500 a year cheaper for some families in NSW under a move intended to get more women into the workforce.

Consumers in pain but find Matildas and movie money

An influx of university students, Matildas fever and surging petrol prices have kept consumer spending expanding even as household budgets take a hammering.

Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.

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