Coalition condemns hate speech laws as ‘unsalvageable’
The opposition leader has rejected assertions she is being hypocritical after urging Labor to rush laws, saying proposals drawn up aren't good enough.
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Police are trying to work out who is responsible for a number of pipe bombs which have been found in public places in Belconnen.
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with family violence offences after allegedly stealing her partner’s dog and hitting him with her car.
The prime minister is "stunned" at the opposition's criticisms that hate speech legislation is being rushed after repeated demands it be pushed through quickly.
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Faith groups raise alarm over hate speech reforms
Faith group leaders are calling for a vote on hate speech reforms to be pushed back, saying the "rushed" time frame prevents proper scrutiny.
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Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend
Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.
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Third hottest year as fires, floods hit at home
The world clocked its third hottest year on record in 2025 and is on track to surpass the 1.5C Paris Agreement threshold by the end of the decade.
The future of a heritage-listed footbridge where gunmen opened fire is uncertain as the council decides whether to replace it or transform it into a memorial.
Hooded youths stole more than $1500 worth of alcohol from a bottle shop in Chisholm last month.
Draft laws to ban extremist groups are already working after a neo-Nazi group announced it would disband, but skepticism about their announcement remains.
Former Labor ministers are emerging as the frontrunners to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the US after he chose to retire a year early.
The significant cost of educating children in Australia is forcing parents to work more hours and families to cut back on holidays.
Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.
Stock losses are mounting and some communities are looking at months of isolation in the wake of a former cyclone after widespread flooding.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will focus on the America-China relationship in his new role, after announcing he's quitting as ambassador to the US.
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a single-vehicle collision in Phillip on Saturday night.
Australians will commemorate the 15 innocent people killed at Bondi's terrorist attack as the prime minister unveils details of laws criminalising hate speech.
A study analysing Aussie teens has found kids using social media in a particular way had better wellbeing than peers who had no online interaction at all.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offences following an overnight pursuit through Tuggeranong’s southern suburbs.
