‘Blood on your hands’: senators slam disability reform
Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.
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Labor prepares to fight the minor party on superannuation as multiple contentious government policies reach the final hurdles of parliament.
The City Health Building at 1 Moore Street remains closed as asbestos remediation continues, with the ACT Government unable to give a revised date for its reopening.
ACT police have apologised to the family of two young boys assaulted at Westfield Belconnen, admitting their response to the incident fell short of expectations.
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Social cohesion in focus as post-Bondi probe nears end
The royal commission into anti-Semitism will examine how social cohesion is measured, protected and strengthened as it moves towards an approaching deadline.
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Senior public servant to succeed Julie Bishop at ANU
After the controversial tenure of ex-politician Julie Bishop, the Australian National University has hired public servant Gordon de Brouwer as chancellor.
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Visa slowdown for backpackers amid migration backlash
Labor has confirmed it is slowing down working visa applications as work continues behind the scenes to settle on a restricted migration scheme.
One Nation has been criticised after leader Pauline Hanson suggested many people would be better off with money in their pockets rather than in superannuation.
A state leader is prepared to fight an election on his decision to sign up to the federal government's beleaguered national gun buyback scheme.
The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is still no fan of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 30 years on from an infamous interview.
Cronulla have missed the chance to return to the NRL's top four, losing not only at home to Canberra but also playmaker Braydon Trindall to a shoulder injury.
A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.
The loved ones of an athlete allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones have detailed how the longtime shock jock showered him with luxuries.
The Australian War Memorial is commemorating the end of Australia's longest war with concerts featuring a musician who witnessed it.
Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.
A 39-year-old north Canberra man has been charged with multiple sexual assault and incest offences involving a child related to him.
Canberra’s new 2000-seat lyric theatre has begun rising above ground, with foundation works nearing completion and construction moving on to the stage and floor structures.
The ACT will have public holidays on both Sunday, April 25, and Monday, April 26, for Anzac Day in 2027.
