Millions of Aussies to see some relief with $4 billion payment increase
More than 5.3 million Australians will pocket up to $87 more each fortnight as social security payments are indexed from September 20.
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‘Take a deep breath’: Federal government downplays falling auction rates
“Most people don’t buy a house and sell it tomorrow either. That’s the thing that we need to keep in mind.”
‘There’s no way’: Pauline Hanson backflips on paid parental leave stance
It comes as Labor accuses the One Nation leader of not understanding the policy.
Demotions and promotions dished out as PM unveils new cabinet
Anthony Albanese has announced a larger-than-expected reshuffle of his ministry.
PM takes a swipe at Leonardo DiCaprio
The Hollywood star was critical of the Australian government for approving a mine expansion that environmental activists claim would put endangered species at risk.
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'Shocking': Environment minister defends coal mine extensions
Opponents of the approvals slammed the decisions as "shocking" and "the opposite of climate action" but Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said she was simply acting in accordance with the national environment law
Minister likens Juukan Gorge blast to Taliban destruction
"It is unthinkable that any culture would knowingly destroy Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids or the Lascaux caves in France," Tanya Plibersek told Parliament.
How can you recycle soft plastics in Australia?
With the option to drop soft plastics off at major supermarkets now gone, what should Aussies do with them?
'Dead women tell no tales': Fiery clash over late senator
Things became heated when the topic of childcare came up, but one comment made about late Labor senator Kimberly Kitching left Tanya Plibersek shocked.
Scott Morrison 'deeply regrets' News Corp harassment complaint claim
Scott Morrison says he deeply regrets his "insensitive response to a question from a News Ltd journalist" today claiming a staffer at the media company was subject to a misconduct complaint.