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Cost-of-living relief on the way for some households

Cost-of-living relief on the way for some households

A pay rise for aged care workers, cheaper childcare and energy bill relief are set to come into effect at the start of the new financial year.

Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare

Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare

Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare

Minimum wage not enough to get by: Anglicare

A full-time minimum wage worker has $57 left after essential weekly expenses, according to a new report by Anglicare Australia.

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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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.

Putin says rebels will face 'inevitable punishment'

Putin says rebels will face 'inevitable punishment'

Putin says rebels will face 'inevitable punishment'

Putin says rebels will face 'inevitable punishment'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a rebellion by the Wagner mercenary army a "betrayal" and says the rebels will face "inevitable punishment".

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters tell PM to keep hands off Russian embassy

Protesters have marched on Kirribilli House demanding that moves to block a new Russian embassy near the heart of Australian government be scrapped.

Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament

Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament

Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament

Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is undecided about whether to support the Indigenous voice to parliament ahead of a referendum to alter the Constitution.

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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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.

Premier admits more work to do selling stadium deal

Tasmania's premier has appeared before an inquiry examining the planning behind a controversial $715 million waterfront stadium in Hobart.

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.

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More pollies good for democracy, electoral experts say

Electoral experts say lifting the number of politicians would improve democracy but remain undecided on whether territories should have more senators.

Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.

Qld national park returned to traditional owners

More than 79,000 hectares of Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to the land’s traditional owners, the Waanyi people.

Minister defiant over police delay in gran's tasering

The NSW police minister has faced the media for the first time since police were shown to have delayed releasing key details of a grandmother's tasering.

Australians will 'rise to occasion' on Indigenous voice

Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.

Australia's first cybersecurity boss to fight hackers

Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity co-ordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.

Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck

Anaemic productivity growth is fuelling Australia's cost of living woes and immediate action is needed to fix the problem, an independent official warns.

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