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Stories that matter to communities right across Australia.
1 August 2026
Labor’s national conference voted to repeal the ban but the PM fears it could undermine medical safeguards. We look at the debate shaping up It went nowhere, with the bill lapsing.
1 August 2026
Older Australians are overrepresented in every sphere of life, from politics to the economy and media … and they’re living longer. It’s time we stack the deck in favour of young people. Here’s how As someone nearing 60, I can confidently say my generation, and older generations, have been very good at tilting the policy playing field in our favour. Our political and economic system is very good at prioritising the views of older people. So maybe it’s time to tilt the electoral system back in the other direction, in favour of younger voters.
1 August 2026
Belonging is hard when gaining citizenship is so expensive. The state has just become a regulator of the market I had scarcely closed the door of the Uber that saved me from getting drenched in the sleety Melbourne rain when the driver asked, “Are you a professor?” “ Well, yes,” I replied. But the question took me by surprise, most drivers barely notice their passengers. It wasn’t a bad guess; I was outside a university.
1 August 2026
The silver medallist lamented being the ‘rabbit’ in the all-Australian duel.
1 August 2026
Australia exports the resources the world needs — so why does it import so much of what it uses?
1 August 2026
What some critics say is a surprising omission has sparked debate.
1 August 2026
‘I find that morally abhorrent.’
1 August 2026
‘It’s a huge thing to be able to prevent limb loss.’
1 August 2026
The sold-out crowd enjoyed a cracking match in the first women’s Australian rules international.
1 August 2026
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly threatening and pepper spraying a ride share driver before attempting to steal his vehicle.
1 August 2026
FIFA had proposed to set up a commercial subsidiary which would sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private investors.
1 August 2026
She was heading to pick up her young children from school when she was struck by the people mover.
1 August 2026
Play was stopped for close to 10 minutes following the gruesome incident.
1 August 2026
Guns, crossbows, battle axes and knives were among the weapons allegedly seized.
1 August 2026
The injured officer and her family have requested privacy as she continues to recover.
1 August 2026
The alleged kidnappers first demanded millions in Bitcoin before later claiming the 84-year-old died.
1 August 2026
Opposites attract: Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart's paradoxical relationship Independent Australia
1 August 2026
Historic Bluey episodes featured at Garma Festival have delighted viewers of all ages, with a special guest in attendance.
1 August 2026
At least 57 people died during the chaotic crossing.
31 July 2026
‘I’ve been told not to say anything about that.’
31 July 2026
‘This feature is not available for you,’ gamers are told.
31 July 2026
Opposites attract: Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart's paradoxical relationship Independent Australia
31 July 2026
Major hurdles remain unresolved in what Trump has characterised as a "historic" Hamas disarmament deal.
31 July 2026
The minor issue has been blasted by officials who have called the whole thing a ‘grey area’.
31 July 2026
Why we're all drawn to colour in these dark and dreary times The Canberra Times
31 July 2026
Emergency crews used a rarely deployed system to race the two-year-old across Sydney in half the usual time to save her life.
31 July 2026
The exact circumstances how the man died have not yet been determined.
