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‘The thalidomide tragedy is a dark chapter in the history of our nation and the world’

Prime minister says all civilian deaths should be mourned as he faces criticism from both Greens and Coalition over Labor’s position on Gaza conflict

Third airstrike on Syria in less than three weeks fuels concerns of a regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war

As parliament marked the fifth anniversary of the apology to child sexual abuse survivors, new laws will expand access to the national redress scheme.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted November 1–5 from a sample of 1,602, gave Labor 35% of the primary vote (down two since October), the Coalition 30% (down one), the Greens 13% (up one), One Nation 7% (steady), the UAP 2% (steady), independents 9% (steady) and others 4%…

Cost of living is the biggest issue facing Australian voters, despite Labor's reassurances it's providing relief, a poll published by Nine newspapers shows.

Discovery of ‘burial site’ distresses the Kaurna people; situation at Gaza’s hospitals deteriorates; regional councils forced to waste repair money erecting signs in tribute to government grants

Contentious workplace laws are expected to dominate federal parliament when both houses return for a sitting week.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says more work was needed to stabilise the relationship between Australia and China following recent leader talks.

Leaders discussed phasing out fossil fuels and navigating Washington and Beijing’s battle for regional dominance, all while internal tensions bubbled below the surface