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Israel's denial of starvation occurring in Gaza as it throttles food and medical supplies has been criticised by the PM, who says it's "beyond comprehension".

Chris Bowen says Labor will increase size of its main climate and energy program by 25% to capitalise on falling cost of solar panels and batteries

The Albanese government is pushing ahead with new legislation to protect penalty rates and overtime for about 2.6 million workers under the award system. Those workers are more likely to be female, younger and work casual or part-time.

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The prime minister is facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as prominent figures within Labor's ranks issue a clarion call to action.

“Earning a humanities degree was not only life changing, in terms of opening up a world of knowledge otherwise beyond my reach, it also turns out to have been enormously productive – for me and many, many people around me,” said Tim Winton this week. “My little arts degree has…

The average Hecs/Help debt held by younger Australians increased by a third between 2009 and 2024

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Proposals not enough to tackle childcare abuse, experts claim; Labor members to call for recognition of Palestinian state; Australian F1 driver takes win in Belgium

A federal government plan to make GP visits cheaper for all Australians could come up significantly short because of the structure of an incentive payment.

Anthony Albanese’s government enters its first full week of federal parliament under pressure from outside and inside its ranks