Penalty rates are a “lifeline” for Australian workers and major unions are backing a push to prevent companies from paying their employees less. The federal government has introduced a bill …

A man has been charged with two counts of murder after police found the bodies of a man and a woman in a unit in Melbourne’s south-east. Dozens of police, …

Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine has been fuelled by Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City, but advocates say the government needs to go further to prevent civilian suffering. Prime …

Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not to shock markets for a …

An expert panel’s report into contaminated drinking water has been labelled a cover-up by one community activist amid calls for broader monitoring and classification of so-called “forever chemicals”. The increased …

Olympia Valance has joined leading fertility experts in urging schools to include education about infertility, egg freezing, and reproductive health in the national sex-education curriculum. Speaking during Fertility Unpacked, an …

The changing face of terrorism from horrific acts by extremist Islamist groups to radicalised young men under 18 tapping away at their keyboards in regional areas is prompting a review …

The future of media, gender equity in workplaces and backlash against programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion will be in the spotlight at a national conference. The Women in Media …

Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation’s foreign policy. After signalling a likely diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday …

A woman has waited more than 50 years for her attacker to be brought to justice, as police release new images in a bid find him and solve the case. …