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Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Russian Ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky discusses Ukraine, Western influence and Australia’s role in the ongoing conflict

In this exclusive interview with Alexey Pavlovsky, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia since 2019, he shares his insights on the complex dynamics between Russia, Ukraine, and the West, as well as his reflections on Australia’s stance in the ongoing conflict.

Warning sounded on inevitable bird flu pandemic

The government will spend $95 million preparing for the inevitable outbreak of a devastating and deadly strain of bird flu that experts warn will hit Australia.

Scotland to host Commonwealth Games, funded by Australians

Commonwealth Games 2026, which were in jeopardy after Victoria withdrew from hosting, will now be staged in Glasgow - with Australians underwriting the cost.

The ‘battle’ begins on defence and veteran suicide

The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is being released, as veterans warn against ignoring the recommendations.

Struggle for Aussies on income support ‘national shame’

Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.

Economic woes to cast shadow as parliament returns

Labor is bracing for an attack on its economic management after the latest figures laid bare the hip pocket pain being felt across Australian households.

Aussie Olympians welcomed home as heroes after best Games

Australia's athletes have been given a heroes' welcome in Sydney after the country's most successful Olympics.

Australia’s terrorism threat level raised to probable for the first time since 2014

The terror threat level in Australia has been lifted from possible to probable, the first time in 10 years a rise has taken place.

Australia win women’s 4x200m freestyle gold in Paris

Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team have won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Door swings shut on rate rise following inflation data

Australia's inflation rate has clocked its first annual increase in 18 months but borrowers can breath easy as it was unlikely to trigger another rate hike.

SA tops Australia’s economic ladder, ACT ranks fourth

South Australia has retained its title as the nation's top economy for the third consecutive time in CommSec's latest State of the States report.

Aussie swimmers look to start gold rush on opening day

Australia's swimmers will be the stars of the show on the opening day of competition at the Paris Games as they chase four Olympic gold medals.

Aussie swim coach Michael Palfrey, involved in Korea furore, will stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

Aussies shut out USA to book Olympics sevens semi against Fiji

Australia will play Fiji in the men's rugby sevens Olympic semi-finals after John Manenti's side beat the USA 18-0 in their Paris semi-final.

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