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States and territories dig in on permanent GST deal

State treasurers want a GST deal squared away before considering an expanded role in funding the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Flood-hit eastern Australia bracing for more rain

Eastern Victoria and southern NSW are preparing for more rain as floodwaters threaten communities following wild storms.

The People’s Letter to the World Health Organization

Community advocacy group Stand Up Now Australia is calling on Aussies to communicate their rejection of the 2022 World Health Organisation's proposed amendments to its International Health Regulations by reading and signing The People’s Letter by Friday 1 December.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales

Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.

ODI cricket is alive and well: Pat Cummins

ODI cricket's popularity has been declining for years but victorious World Cup captain Pat Cummins believes there is still a place for it on the calendar.

Travis Head stars as Australia stun India in final to win Cricket World Cup

Australia have won a sixth men's Cricket World Cup, after a sparkling Travis Head century helped take his side to a six-wicket victory over India in the final.

The Kid Laroi promises ‘whole new level’ with stadium tour

Award-winning rapper The Kid Laroi is returning to Australia for a stadium tour, after launching his much-anticipated studio album.

Xi praises Albanese for work to improve China relationship

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared his high-level talks with Xi Jinping "very successful" as his visit was hailed by the Chinese president as ushering a new era in relations.

Spooky season spirit spreads down under

Halloween divides Australians each year as more families decide to join in on the spooky celebrations, whereas others question its validity.

Australia close in on semis after win over NZ in World Cup epic

Australia have beaten New Zealand by just five runs in Dharamshala to move closer to a semi-final place at the cricket World Cup in India.

Kangaroos beat Kiwis 36-18 ahead of Pacific decider

The Kangaroos will take confidence into the Pacific Nations Championship decider next week after scoring six tries en route to a 36-18 victory over New Zealand.

Questions over ‘high-risk’ asylum seeker resettlement

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has questioned where up to 70 asylum seekers on Nauru deemed high risk were resettled, with the detention centre nearly empty.

Dingoes given ‘almost-human’ status in pre-colonial Australia 

It's said that a dog is a man’s best friend, but the wild dingo is much maligned in Australia, this may not always have been the case though.

Dementia Australia welcomes boost to support carers

Dementia Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver a range of initiatives to support carers this National Carers Week, 15-23 October.

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Australia's emphatic 'no' to the voice referendum may have spelt the end for any constitutional change in the future, experts claim.

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