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NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

The important work of returning the remains of two ancestors home to New Zealand is under way following a repatriation ceremony held at an Australian museum.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Draft electoral donations cap to be raised after talks

Draft caps and thresholds for federal election spending will increase as Labor negotiates with the Liberals to pass electoral reform before parliament rises.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Dallas Open a closed case for Duckworth and Vukic

Australians James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic, who both fared well at last month's Australian Open, have suffered contrasting losses at the Dallas Open.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

Lions, snakes and snails mingle with political animals

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

Independent undecided on hung parliament call

A key independent MP is yet to decide which party to support if the looming federal election results in a hung parliament.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Home construction rises but target remains out of reach

High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025

Snapshot of day 10 at the Australian Open

Spanish 11th seed Paula Badosa is through to a career-best semi-final at a grand slam after stunning American star Coco Gauff at the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025

Fuming Zverev almost knocked over by a feather

No.2 seed Alexander Zverev had a meltdown over a feather disrupting play, but still beat Tommy Paul in four sets to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025