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PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns

Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the "yes" or "no" campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Liberal senator lays new case for Indigenous voice

NSW senator Andrew Bragg has laid out a new case to support the Indigenous voice to federal parliament in a bid to stop misinformation on the issue.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Dutton urges more action to protect Indigenous children

While he has welcomed alcohol bans, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says further initiatives are needed to protect children in remote Indigenous communities.

AAP · Feb 6, 2023

Albanese's question about Indigenous voice

The prime minister has posed a simple question to opponents of an Indigenous voice to parliament as Australians look toward a future referendum.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

WA government concedes 'hurdle is high' as it prepares to legislate 2050 net zero carbon emissions target

WA's environment minister concedes the government has set a high bar with its emissions reduction target, given the state's heavy reliance on high-emitting industries like mining, resources and agriculture.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Pacemaker users advised to avoid induction stoves over interference fears surrounding magnetic fields

They are fast becoming one of the most popular new kitchen appliances, but around 200,000 Australians have to avoid them while they are in operation.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Ukraine urges help after Russian strike

Ukraine is calling for its allies including Australia to continue sending military aid after a Russian missile blast killed 30 people at the weekend.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023

Marrinawi Cove at Barangaroo opened to Sydney Harbour swimmers

Marrinawi Cove, at Barangaroo, is the latest urban area opened up for swimming west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, but water quality experts say the area needs to be monitored carefully.

ABC News · Jan 9, 2023

Work to repair more than 50 levee banks underway as burst impacts Murraylands town

South Australia's State Emergency Service (SES) says engineers are working to repair more than 50 levee banks along the River Murray ahead of the flood peak which is now expected from Boxing Day in Renmark.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

River Murray flooding to be worst in almost 70 years with hundreds of properties already deluged

The South Australian government now expects the current River Murray flood emergency to be the worst since 1956, with hundreds of properties already inundated. A flood watch and act message has been issued for Mannum.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022