Australians live longer, are happier in their jobs and trust each other more than they did two decades ago. But more people are battling chronic disease, struggling to make ends …

The prime minister is confident Australians will rise to the occasion and support an Indigenous voice referendum, but the opposition leader warns the nation isn’t ready for a vote. After …

A proposal to ban Nazi symbols from public display will be introduced to federal parliament by the attorney-general. If passed, Australia’s criminal code will be amended to prohibit hate symbols …

Qantas and Jetstar will be the first two airlines ready for take-off from the new Western Sydney international airport. The airport is on track to open in late 2026, and …

A leading architect of the Indigenous voice proposal has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of pushing a race-based argument he promised he would avoid. Prominent ‘yes’ campaigner Noel Pearson said …

The chief prosecutor in former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial believes ACT police could be confused about the level of proof required to charge someone with an offence. Director …

Media organisations are using world press freedom day to push the United States government to drop extradition proceedings against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange. The Australian has been in prison in …

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been called out for his “Judas betrayal” of the nation by a leading Indigenous figure responding to the Liberal Party’s decision not to support a …

Mothers and families affected by forced adoptions will be remembered in parliament as the federal government announces extra funding for support services. Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the national …

Australia’s new security deal with the United States and United Kingdom is the worst international decision since conscription during World War I, Paul Keating says. In a blistering attack on …