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Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Strengthened laws are imminent in a bid to keep electronic monitoring and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees.

AAP · Nov 5, 2024

Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

AAP · Nov 5, 2024

Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.

AAP · Nov 5, 2024

Wait times for mental health care hit record highs

Australia's peak medical body has urged governments to end the blame game for mental health funding after a damning new report.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Holey moley! Massive Ouroboros sculpture eats limelight

A massive metal sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia, with artist Lindy Lee relieved it turned out better than she imagined.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has confirmed she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs', rather than heirs, when taking office.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Hey big Spender: teal MP wants consumption tax re-think

The tax system should be made fairer for young people by lowering income tax, reducing concessions and raising consumption taxes, teal MP Allegra Spender says.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

'Not our king': Indigenous senator disrupts royal visit

A protest over Indigenous rights has disrupted a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

'Absolutely' Demon's best chance at Aussie Open: Hewitt

Lleyton Hewitt believes now is the time for Alex de Minaur to make his mark on the Australian Open following a breakout year for the world No.9.

AAP · Oct 21, 2024

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.

AAP · Oct 18, 2024