Young P-platers face Australia’s highest car insurance premiums, research finds
Young drivers on provisional licences are paying the highest comprehensive car insurance premiums in Australia, with new research suggesting some motorists in higher-risk age...
Private hospitals group criticises federal forum after two years without reform
Australia’s peak body representing private hospitals has criticised the Federal Government’s private health sector consultation process, arguing that more than two years of discussions...
Nationwide AusAlert test set for 27 July across Australia
Australians will receive a nationwide test of the country's new emergency warning system, AusAlert, at 2.00 pm on Monday, 27 July, as part of...
UN report says Australia remains responsible for offshore detention obligations
A new United Nations report has found that Australia cannot transfer legal responsibility for people in offshore detention by outsourcing arrangements to other countries,...
Crime Stoppers launches national campaign to warn Australians about money mule recruitment
Crime Stoppers Australia has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing Australians from being recruited as money mules, warning that organised crime groups are...
Australian Museum announces finalists for 2026 Eureka Prizes
Australia's leading scientists, innovators and science communicators have been recognised with the announcement of the finalists for the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
The finalists...
Speech pathology students to receive paid placements under Commonwealth expansion
The Speech pathology students will become eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment from 1 July 2027 under an expansion announced by the Albanese Government,...
The RBA’s housing dilemma: Can Australia afford cheaper homes?
The latest slide in Australian property prices has revived an uncomfortable question that sits at the heart of the nation's economy. Is Australia prepared...
National report card lays bare extent of mental health stigma across Australia
Australia’s first National Stigma and Discrimination Report Card has found that discrimination linked to mental health conditions remains widespread, with around 70 per cent...
HIA warns tax changes could reduce housing supply by 35,000 homes
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has told a Senate inquiry that proposed Federal Government tax changes could lead to 35,000 fewer homes being built,...