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Big yes campaign push for Indigenous voice to parliament

Many thousands have turned out at rallies nationwide to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, with organisers hoping momentum will build despite recent polls showing a decline in the yes vote.

Concerns are growing about weight of cars in Australia

The average weight of cars in the country is rising, with the two top-selling vehicles among the heaviest on the market and SUVs and utes making up more than three in every four cars sold in Australia.

Albanese spruiks larger-than-expected budget surplus

Anthony Albanese says a larger-than-expected surplus is due to responsible budget management but the opposition says it's "dumb luck".

Thousands of patients to access kidney drug listed on the PBS

From today, thousands of patients with type two diabetes and kidney disease will be able to access vital medication through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Allan Border reveals he has Parkinson’s Disease

Cricket legend Allan Border, the first batsman in history to score 11,000 Test runs and Australia's 1987 World Cup-winning captain, has Parkinson's Disease.

Gladys Berejiklian ‘not a corrupt person’: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian is not corrupt as he defends the former NSW premier's record following a damning integrity report.

Ben Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss

Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to pay the costs of three media firms he sued after a judge found reports of war crimes in Afghanistan were substantially true.

Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks after corrupt finding

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian breached the public trust while in a secret relationship with another Liberal MP, a corruption watchdog has found.

Baby white rhino a big bundle of joy for Dubbo keepers

An Australian zoo is celebrating the birth of a white rhinoceros with keepers saying the calf is exploring its surroundings and creating a bit of mischief.

Treat for parents as Woolworths sheds lollies at checkouts

Woolworths supermarkets are changing the products to be displayed at checkouts and at the end of aisles.

Prosecutors seek advice in high-profile Toowoomba rape case

Solicitors for a high-profile man accused of rape have obtained partial data from the alleged victim's phone and are seeking a forensic medical report.

Zach Rolfe loses bid to block inquest questioning

A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous man.

Gambling ads should be banned in three years: report

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended cracking down on online gambling ads, accusing the industry of manipulating impressionable audiences.

Commonwealth Bank customers hit by service outage

Commonwealth Bank says it is "urgently investigating" problems that stopped some customers from accessing its services. Australia's biggest bank said on Monday its call centres were experiencing higher volumes of customer enquiries on...

Colleagues remember Labor ‘loyal servant’ Simon Crean

Parliamentary colleagues have remembered Simon Crean, who was Labor and opposition leader from November 2001 to November 2003, following his sudden death.

PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up

Grants of up to $15,000 will be handed out for events backing the Indigenous voice to parliament in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.

Former Labor leader Simon Crean dies aged 74

Labor luminary and former leader Simon Crean has died at the age of 74.

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.

PM challenges Voice poll, says ‘yes’ case still strong

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his belief that the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament will be a moment of unity for Australia.

‘Get on with the program’: PM’s blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

MPs told to lift behaviour standards in parliament

As they return to their electorates for a lengthy winter break, MPs have been asked to reflect on their behaviour, language and tone in federal parliament.

Victorian council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

A Victorian council will ditch the need for permits for caravans and wheeled tiny homes on existing properties to ease a local housing crisis.

NSW Police change statement on tasered 95-year-old woman

Documents show NSW Police removed mention of paramedics, a knife and a Taser in their first statement about the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother.

Bus crash victims honoured as family urges seatbelt law

Nine of those injured in the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash remain in hospital as the father of the groom calls for stronger seatbelt laws.

PM ‘comfortable’ if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

‘Culture of cover-up’: Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

All details not necessary for referendum vote: advocate

A key advocate behind the push for an Indigenous voice says it is common for issues to be put to a referendum without the fine detail.

Indigenous voice referendum bill passes parliament

The final parliamentary vote on holding a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution has been hailed as a day "as big as Uluru".

Greens, coalition vote to delay housing fund legislation

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October, in a major blow for the government.

ACT gets $50m as Labor releases breakdown of housing fund pie

The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.
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