The Latest Breaking News from Mick Tsikas

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.

AAP · Jul 24

Disparate voices confront Labor in chorus of protest

A giant inflatable green submarine and protesters in orange faux radiation suits have tried to sway the views of delegates at Labor's national conference.

AAP · Jul 24

Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying

Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.

AAP · Jul 24

Federal industrial court to return after three decades

Underpayment disputes will soon be handled by a federal industrial court, but questions linger on how the body will function.

AAP · Jul 23

Dog days over with racetrack turfed out by end of year

A historic greyhound racetrack will be shuttered by year's end as the housing crunch forces a government to think outside the box and consolidate prized land.

AAP · Jul 23

Criticism over ISIS bride bail triggers judges' rebuke

The peak body for Australia's judges has hit back at the opposition leader for criticising the decision to grant bail to a member of the ISIS bride cohort.

AAP · Jul 23

PM hails Labor evolution as members push for change

Taxes on gas and gambling reform will be among items up for debate on the conference floor when thousands gather for Labor's national conference.

AAP · Jul 21

'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer

Pauline Hanson has defended her relationship with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart, also declaring taxpayers didn't fund her Italy trip with the mining magnate.

AAP · Jul 21

'Immense' pressure stretches Jewish security group

Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Jul 19

Home sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

More people are looking to sell their homes on the private market as low clearance rates scare vendors away from going to auction.

AAP · Jul 15