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All states but Tasmania set to vote ‘no’ on voice

Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.

Second man’s body found in search for missing fishermen

Police searching Lake Eucumbene in the NSW Snowy Mountains have recovered a second body, after two men in their 70s failed to return from a fishing trip.

One in 3 people with a mental health condition don’t get support

Almost one in three Australians with a mental health condition that impacts their life are unlikely to seek support, new data released by Beyond Blue on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)...

Fisherman’s body found during search at Lake Eucumbene

A man's body has been found after a pair of fishermen aged in their 70s failed to return from a trip on Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains.

Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal and gas projects

Bushfire survivors have urged the federal government to pause the approval of new coal and gas projects until environmental rules are overhauled.

Plan to protect wildlife from threat posed by cats

Australia could have more cat-free suburbs under a $60 million plan to reduce the billions of wildlife deaths caused by feral and pet cats every year.

Alan Joyce to step down as Qantas CEO two months early

Qantas chief Alan Joyce will leave his job two months earlier than expected, after a recent furore over the national airline's profits and service.

Ben Roberts-Smith ‘knew murder claims were true as he sued’

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is battling newspapers that reported war crimes allegations against him over the cost of his failed defamation case.

World Leukaemia Day sees new dedicated helpline in Australia

Today, Monday 4 September, is World Leukaemia Day and the Leukaemia Foundation is urging all Australians impacted by the disease to reach out for support by dialling Australia’s first dedicated blood cancer support line.

Coalition leads Labor on primary vote in latest poll

The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote has slipped to 35 per cent with the coalition ahead on 37 per cent.

Opposition to Indigenous voice hits majority

Support for an Indigenous voice to parliament has plunged, with opposition to constitutional change now in the majority.

Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda

Federal parliamentarians return to Canberra for the next sitting fortnight, when workplace law changes and ongoing cost of living issues will dominate.

Peter Dutton backs second referendum if voice fails

The opposition has left the door open to constitutional recognition for First Nations Australians if the 'yes' campaign is not successful.

Research shows birds fret less around dogs on leads

New research indicates birds can tell whether a dog is on or off-lead, even if unleashed dogs are well behaved.

Foreign ownership of Australian agricultural land falls

The total area of agricultural land in Australia with a level of foreign ownership has fallen by 10 per cent over 12 months.

Warning over threats, harassment during Indigenous voice referendum

Federal politicians and their staff have been urged to report abuse and harassment to police as the Indigenous voice referendum campaign gets under way.

Class action buzz as NSW beekeepers seek varroa payout

Beekeepers will seek millions of dollars in compensation in a potential class action against the NSW and federal governments after their hives were destroyed in a bid to stop the varroa mite.

Pharmacists shelve 60-day dispensing campaign as talks begin

A peak pharmacy body has shelved its campaign against 60-day medicine dispensing and agreed to talks to iron out an agreement that will not jeopardise the viability of local pharmacies.

Queensland hospitals vaccine mandate to be scrapped

Healthcare workers without the COVID-19 vaccination will return to Queensland hospitals as the government begins consultation to scrap a pandemic-enforced rule.

Watchdog seeks record fine for Qantas cancelled flights

The consumer watchdog hopes Qantas will be dealt a record fine for a consumer law breach if its allegations about the airline's cancelled advertised tickets prove correct.

Snowy Hydro boss apologises for cost blowouts

The head of Snowy Hydro has apologised for large cost blowouts but has promised Australia's largest renewable energy project will still show a return on investment for taxpayers.

Warmer and drier spring forecast after warmest winter since 1996

Spring is likely to be warmer than usual with below average rainfall for most of Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast.

Son and community farewell poisonous mushroom victims

Don and Gail Patterson are being honoured in a public memorial service as speculation swirls about what led to their suspected mushroom poisoning deaths.

Australia Post calls again for reform after $200m loss

Australia Post says it lost $200.3 million in 2022/23 and expects further losses in future unless its community service obligations are changed.

Gig workers on track for minimum pay under Labor plan

A floor under pay rates and a raft of other protections unveiled by the Labor government are expected to stop gig workers relying on tips to make ends meet. 

ANU: Australians doing it tough during inflation crisis

Fewer Australians are earning enough to meet their needs than before the pandemic, according to ANU research.

ACCC launches legal action against Qantas over tickets

Qantas is facing court action as the consumer watchdog alleges the national carrier advertised tickets for 8000 flights that had already been cancelled. 

Rental crisis supercharges discrimination, fuels homelessness

The rental crisis is driving a growing number of Australians into homelessness, particularly people from marginalised communities, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.

Former Snowy Hydro boss shocked over cost blowout

The former head of Snowy Hydro has expressed surprise at reports the price tag for the already overblown and delayed Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro project could hit $12 billion.

Rising euthanasia deaths show ‘confidence’ in Victorian laws

More than 300 Victorians died using state euthanasia laws last financial year, in what the premier believes is a sign of growing confidence in the scheme.
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