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'Match their bravery': PM pushes climate action at UN

In a major speech opening the United Nations' climate week, the prime minister will urge political leaders to step up efforts in combating rising emissions.

AAP · Sep 20

How Australia will sell its bid for a UN security seat

Social media reform and climate efforts in the Pacific will be cited as part of Australia's push for a two-year stint on the United Nations Security Council.

AAP · Sep 19

PM spruiks social ban, airs AI risks with ex-Apple head

Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for AI to be reined in, while also ensuring Australia doesn't get left behind, during a meeting with Apple executives.

AAP · Sep 19

Hanson gets '10/10' for Indigenous apology from own MP

One Nation MPs are mopping up after leader Pauline Hanson apologised for labelling Indigenous Australians as primitive.

AAP · Sep 15

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.

AAP · Sep 15

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

AAP · Sep 15

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes.

AAP · Sep 15

Hanson leaves wriggle room in her 'primitive' apology

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists she didn't intend to hurt anyone when she labelled Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on Earth".

AAP · Sep 15

Final piece in Labor's $1b childcare plan in place

Every state and territory has now agreed to a $1 billion plan for new early education centres, aiming to ease morning routines for regional families.

AAP · Sep 14

'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away

All Australia has to fear from AI is fear itself, industry leaders and techno-optimists say amid mixed signals about the booming technology's dangers.

AAP · Sep 14