Beef-up looms for world-first teen social media ban
Australia's under-16s social media ban created global headlines and now the government wants to strengthen the laws to stare down legal challenges.
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If Australia does not ramp up eradication efforts on fire ants, a study has found billion-dollar economic impacts along with deaths to humans and pets.
Broadcaster Karl Stefanovic has spoken after his contract with Nine was ripped up following a controversial interview with a far-right figure on his podcast.
The ACT Government has delayed the expansion of its portable long service leave scheme to the hospitality, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty industries by six months, citing the difficult conditions facing many businesses.
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Builders warn road fees will hit homes
New ACT road and pathway closure fees could add thousands of dollars to building projects and push up housing costs, Master Builders ACT says.
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‘Broad church’: teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections.
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Red light crash ends alleged bid to evade police
A 20-year-old Monash man has been charged after allegedly driving through a red light and crashing into another vehicle while trying to evade police.
An extra 40,000 jobs were added to Australia's economy in May, exceeding expectations of a 25,000 rise in employment in a sign the labour market remains tight.
A Brisbane teenager has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks targeting then-opposition leader Peter Dutton and a major public rally.
Young people are continuing to dismiss Australia's world-first social media ban, with many still accessing their own accounts.
Universities will get more money to allow more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin their degree in a needs-based funding model.
For young low and middle-income Australians, a $1,000 superannuation top-up could boost their retirement by $40,000, according to figures from HESTA.
A former Australian resident living in Iraq directed the attack on Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024, the head of ASIO Mike Burgess has revealed, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Canberra house prices could fall by as much as $43,000 over the next financial year, while unit prices are forecast to decline by up to $19,000, according to Domain’s FY27 Housing Market Forecast.
Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.
A controversial host is set to exit Nine following an outcry over his podcast interview with a British anti-immigration activist.
The ACT Integrity Commission has confirmed it is investigating corruption allegations linked to planning changes at the controversial Phillip Pool redevelopment.
Police have now released a face-fit image of a man they believe allegedly assaulted one of the teenage boys in Jacka earlier this month.
A major international meat buyer has suspended Australian poultry and egg imports after two seabirds tested positive for the a deadly bird flu strain.
