Melbourne-developed cancer therapy with near-perfect results in mice takes historic step towards human trials
A pioneering cancer treatment developed by Melbourne researchers is preparing to move from the laboratory into human clinical trials after receiving a $17.7 million federal research grant,…
Albanese to miss Garma Festival for first time as Prime Minister after breaking annual attendance pledge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will miss Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering for the first time since becoming Prime Minister, ending a public commitment he made just one…
Pauline Hanson’s Sicilian stop with Gina Rinehart draws scrutiny during European tour
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has attracted fresh political attention after taking a break from her conservative speaking tour of Britain to spend time in Sicily, where…
Threatening protest signs reignite debate over free speech, women’s rights and Australia’s ‘culture war’
Australia’s increasingly polarised debate over sex-based rights and transgender inclusion has intensified following allegations that threatening protest signs displayed during recent rallies crossed the line from political…
Budget reforms spark criticism as debate grows over whether the changes were rushed
Australia’s latest federal budget reforms have triggered an increasingly heated debate, with critics arguing that several key policy changes were poorly designed and implemented too quickly, while…
Daniel Andrews’ parliamentary pension reignites debate over retired politicians’ entitlements
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has again become the focus of political debate after renewed scrutiny of the parliamentary pension he is entitled to receive following more…
One Nation says voters are ‘doubling down’ as new polling fuels debate over Australia’s political mood
One Nation says its supporters are becoming increasingly committed as new polling suggests a significant proportion of the party’s voters remain firmly behind Pauline Hanson despite months…
‘She’s the future’: Pauline Hanson says daughter Lee could one day lead One Nation
Pauline Hanson has publicly identified her daughter, Lee Hanson, as a potential future leader of One Nation, signalling for the first time that she sees leadership succession…
Net zero remains one of Australia’s most divisive debates as cost-of-living pressures fuel fresh criticism
For more than two decades, Australia’s transition towards net zero emissions has generated fierce political, economic and scientific debate. Supporters argue the transition is essential to reduce…
If Howard’s property tax legacy failed first-home buyers, why shouldn’t Australia try something different?
Australia’s housing debate has entered a new political era, with the Albanese government defending major changes to property tax concessions first introduced under former prime minister John…