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All Australians to get support, PM says, even the rich

Even the richest Australian will receive cost-of-living help, the prime minister insists, because pressures are felt throughout the income scale.

From the moon to the NMA, Mr Squiggle makes the trip of a lifetime

After 65 years of travelling through space, our hearts and TVs Mr Squiggle has landed at his final stop, the National Museum of Australia.

National cabinet to tackle men’s violence against women

Australia's leaders will convene for an emergency meeting to tackle violence against women after crowds demanded action at weekend marches across the country.

Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip

Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.

New hope for Aussies battling early stage breast cancer

Australians who face a high chance of cancer returning have been given new hope with the federal government expanding a treatment subsidy.

Rich get richer than rest: Australia’s wealth gap grows

Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.

Australia ‘outraged’ over aid worker Zomi Frankcom being killed in Gaza

Anthony Albanese wants to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu after an Australian aid worker was killed in Gaza, leaving the nation "outraged".

Australia race through New Zealand to win first Test

Nathan Lyon has spun Australia to victory in the first Test and the retention of the Trans-Tasman Trophy, with New Zealand feeble in their second innings at the Basin Reserve. Australia won the...

Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.

Australians are being double-charged for Bluey episodes

Partnerships between US tech giants has led Australians to pay more for their favourite homegrown television shows, including children's hit Bluey.

One mouse, three mice: ANU discovers new species

Researchers from the Australian National University have discovered that the delicate mouse, a native mammal, is three distinct species.

Fit the Bill: Should Australia have conscription?

In the past few weeks, there has been a lot said about defence recruiting being well short of the targets set. The hoary old issue of conscription has been raised again.

Australia’s COVID-19 response ‘worst ever failing’

Experts from a range of sectors are calling for a royal commission into Australia's management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shamar Joseph blitzes Australia in Windies’ Gabba miracle

Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to a nine-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.

Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

WIN! Scott Leggo’s coffee table book ‘AUSTRALIA’

Thanks to Scott Leggo Gallery, Canberra Weekly is giving three lucky readers the chance to bring Australia into their home or workplace and win Scott’s beautiful ‘AUSTRALIA’ coffee table book (valued at $75 each)

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