‘Out of context’: Hanson defends parental leave stance
The One Nation leader has stepped back from controversial comments on paid parental leave after a closely watched National Press Club speech.
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The Australian War Memorial is opening a massive new gallery, but a large shadow will loom over proceedings with an alleged war criminal in attendance.
A bizarre new species of spider has been discovered in the rainforests of far north Queensland that spins a unique trap to snare a single species of ant.
For every four people moving from the capital cities to the regions, there are only three going in the other direction, new migration figures show.
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US no longer viewed as Australia’s most important ally
A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests.
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NDIS overhaul stalls as Labor looks to secure deals
A report into controversial cuts to the NDIS is expected to be delayed again as the government works to strike deals with the Greens and the coalition.
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Agricultural sector braces for deadly bird flu threat
The poultry and broader agricultural sector is nervously watching developments as Australia records two confirmed cases of a deadly strain of bird flu.
Canberrans can now fly non-stop to Bali, with Virgin Australia launching its new direct service between Canberra and Denpasar.
A northern giant petrel has been confirmed to have the H5N1 strain of bird flu in Western Australia.
The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.
A 44-year-old man has been charged after allegedly driving at 160km/h on the Kings Highway before leading police on a pursuit and crashing into a wombat.
Independent MLA for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson is backing a community petition calling for minimum shade requirements at Canberra playgrounds.
Canada will buy Australia's over-the-horizon radar system in the largest defence export deal ever struck by the federal government.
Labor is racing to pass major changes to tax on investments before parliament rises, but is facing challenges on cutting back the NDIS.
Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.
Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with threatening to kill a patron with a blade at a Civic entertainment venue on Saturday night.
A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.
Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.
