Albanese’s rivals seek police probe into ‘melons’ leak
The coalition wants the AFP to investigate the leaking of a note from Japan about Anthony Albanese's "melons" comments but Labor says it is an over-reaction.
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A coalition frontbencher has refused to say how many migrants his party wants to cut, despite changes to building standards and migration to be announced.
An addiction medicine specialist says the Albanese government's proposed gambling reforms are ineffective as support grows for stronger laws.
Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.
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RBA holds rates steady, leaves door open to more hikes
Mortgage holders have been spared further financial pain after the Reserve Bank held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting.
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No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons.
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Labor’s gambling reform push stokes divide in coalition
The coalition is still debating amendments to Australia's controversial gambling laws, with Labor aiming to get them passed in the next fortnight.
Species most at risk of contracting the deadly bird flu will get vaccinations in an attempt to stop the strain spreading among endangered wildlife.
Transport Canberra has released a video showing near misses involving pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and passengers around Canberra’s light rail network as part of Light Rail Safety Week.
Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.
Car insurance premiums surged eight per cent while the broader consumer price index rose three per cent, in part due to a surge in vehicle theft in Victoria.
The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.
A driver is being sought after allegedly leading police on a dangerous pursuit through several Tuggeranong suburbs on Monday night.
Twenty-two ACT emergency personnel will deploy to the United States today to help fight wildfires in the country’s north-west.
Labor's primary vote has fallen to its lowest level since the dying days of the Gillard government, but an expert says the figure is not as bad as it seems.
After two tarmac near-misses in a fortnight, the body in charge of air traffic control is under fire for failing to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two people have been charged following separate alleged family violence incidents in Coombs and Higgins.
The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike doll with bruises and grazes.
The NDIS minister has rejected calls for an aged-care style oversight body to oversee the disability support scheme.
