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I haven't forgotten what it means to struggle: Albanese

I haven't forgotten what it means to struggle: Albanese

As Labor faces criticism over the cost of living relief it has provided vulnerable Australians, the prime minister says he hasn't forgotten the struggle.

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.

Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers

Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers

Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers

Wages supported by cost-of-living measures: employers

Employer groups are arguing the government's cost-of-living relief should be taken into account for any boost to the minimum wage for the lowest paid workers.

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Country towns banking on branch closure inquiry report

Country towns banking on branch closure inquiry report

After a year of hearing from regional communities, farmers and the banking sector, the inquiry into rural bank closures is due to hand down its final report.

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Migrant and refugee children in Australia are more likely to have development issues than their peers, a study has found.

Universities step up action in push to end encampments

Universities step up action in push to end encampments

A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.

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PM praises push to ban kids from social media

PM praises push to ban kids from social media

PM praises push to ban kids from social media

PM praises push to ban kids from social media

Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.

Video shows vandals toppling colonial premier's statue

Video shows vandals toppling colonial premier's statue

Video shows vandals toppling colonial premier's statue

Video shows vandals toppling colonial premier's statue

A "civil resistance" group has posted a video of people cutting down the statue of a controversial former colonial premier and surgeon.

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.

Same-sex book ban reversal 'a rejection of culture war'

Same-sex book ban reversal 'a rejection of culture war'

Same-sex book ban reversal 'a rejection of culture war'

Same-sex book ban reversal 'a rejection of culture war'

Cumberland City Council has scrapped its ban on a kids' book featuring same-sex parenting, a move welcomed by LGBTQI advocates.

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

A war of wars has erupted between rival groups outside a Sydney council chambers over the decision to ban a book featuring same-sex parenting.

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

A statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther, which a council had voted to taken down, has been spray painted and cut off at the ankles.

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Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.

Migrant support hub part of DV 'eradication' plan

A NSW-first support hub will offer tailored help to women from multicultural backgrounds, who are over-represented in domestic violence figures.

Childhood upbringing linked to mental health conditions

Research has revealed the link between childhood maltreatment and mental health conditions, with calls for the government to treat it as public health priority.

People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

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Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

Far north search for missing man called off

Police have suspended a week-long search for a man missing in Western Australia's north.

Call for DV package to also target changing violent men

A new push to prevent domestic violence in NSW must address men's behavioural change program waitlists and expand resources across the state, providers say.

Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

A judge has dismissed class action by Melbourne public housing tower residents against the Victorian government, but will allow them to reframe their case.

Parents groomed online after posting photos of kids

Parents are being asked for child sexual abuse material and intrusive questions about their kids after posting photos of them online.

'Not kicking the can': PM flags more on male violence

More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Quick-fixes and solar power could drive energy costs down by thousands per year, prompting calls to subsidise upgrades for low income Australians.

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