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Independent senator Lidia Thorpe wants voice referendum called off

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has described the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament as a powerless body and wants the referendum to be abandoned.

5 reasons why businesses are choosing serviced offices in Australia

Finding the perfect workspace for your business is always a priority. Whether you’re a startup, entrepreneur, or established corporation, striking a balance between a prime location, professional equipment and amenities and your...

Four missing Aussies found alive in Indonesia

Four Australians missing in waters off Indonesia's Aceh province have been found alive clinging to surfboards after their boat failed to return from an island.

Canberra man accused of plane bomb threats refuses to leave cell

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man after he made threats on an international flight, implying he had a bomb and telling passengers he had 'power in my arms'

Peter Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas

Peter Dutton has slammed a proposed public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup, saying a better investment would be to improve sports facilities.

Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover

Senator Pauline Hanson has effectively called an end to former Labor leader Mark Latham's four-year stint at the helm of the NSW One Nation party.

Matildas public holiday push growing momentum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

NSW Liberal leader made wrong call on voice stance: Ley

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says he supports a 'yes' vote in the referendum, sparking ire from federal counterparts.

From handing out their own flyers, to sell-out games: how the Matildas won over a nation

As the Matildas prepare for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup sudden-death quarter final against France, they have become the hottest sporting property in the countr

NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice

NSW's Liberal opposition leader, Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum, but called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.

Realestate.com.au owner sees property market rebounding

REA Group says that the fundamentals of the property market are strong and buyer enquiries and house prices have both returned to growth.

Tributes flow for giant of Queensland politics Mike Ahern

Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.

News Corp eyes huge AI potential, ‘fatal’ consequences

News Corp believes artificial intelligence can help increase revenue and cut costs but warns big tech must stop generative AI becoming degenerative AI.

Mark Latham says graphic tweet enhanced, not harmed MP’s reputation

Mark Latham has claimed an allegedly defamatory tweet describing graphic acts by Alex Greenwich enhanced rather than hurt the independent MP's reputation.

MPs behaving badly face longer stints in the sin bin

A crack down on offensive language and longer stints on the sidelines are among proposed rules to improve the behaviour of MPs in the House of Representatives.

PM shrugs of poll pointing to voice vote failure

The prime minister says the campaign to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice has a long way to go despite polling that shows a drop in support.

Cause of deadly Queensland fire under ‘close scrutiny’

Police are investigating a fire that claimed the lives of five young boys and their father near Brisbane as potentially suspicious while authorities look into key events that led up to the blaze.

Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric

Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.

Queensland fire: bodies of 5 boys, father found

A 28-year-old woman has lost her husband and five young sons in a devastating blaze after fire crews found six bodies inside the wreckage of their home on Queensland's Russell Island.

PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

Anthony Albanese has gone on the attack after being accused of dividing the nation over an Indigenous voice to parliament. The prime minister came under sustained pressure during Question Time on Thursday. Opposition Leader...

Dan Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.

Wealthy Australians could pay for aged care through super

Wealthy Australians could be forced to "ring-fence" a slice of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care.

Property prices to keep rising despite higher rates: REA

National property prices are expected to increase by up to five per cent in 2023, having already lifted more than two per cent since the start of the year.

First of two August supermoons in spectacular show

A supermoon was the first of two to be seen in Australia this month, with the second set to be the rarest moon of them all: a super blue moon.

ACT Senator Pocock to vote down ‘weak’ gas tax without changes

A plan to raise more money by taxing big gas and oil companies faces an uphill battle as independent senator David Pocock reveals he is willing to vote against the proposal as it stands.

Borrowers spared cash rate hike as RBA stays on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia board has kept the cash rate on hold at 4.1 per cent at its August monthly meeting.

Elusive pygmy right whale is a homebody hiding in our waters

The smallest member of the filter-feeding family is one of the only whale species not to embark on seasonal migrations, new research finds.

Albanese not discouraged by US position on Assange

The Albanese government will continue making representations to the Biden administration for the case against Julian Assange to be dropped.

Skin deep: world first drug gives hope to Australia’s ‘butterfly children’

It’s a beautiful moniker, but for Australia’s ‘butterfly children’ it belies a devastating reality filled with enormous pain and suffering caused by a rare skin condition – Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

I just want housing legislation passed, says Albo

Anthony Albanese says he doesn't want to play politics as the government lays the groundwork for a double dissolution if its housing policy fails again.
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