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Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.

Dr Kerridge lost a close Labor preselection vote in February.

‘Harrowing’ footage of children in cells sparks demands for action; some students will never pay off their education debt, experts warn

On March 17–18 1973, more than 600 women gathered in Sydney for a “Women’s Commission”. Speaking to broad themes such as motherhood, work and sexism, dozens of women recounted their struggles: to obtain contraception, or a decent education, to complain about the chauvinistic men in their workplaces. Women shared personal…

The watchdog held its last public hearing in its Campbell probe.

The Hecs/Help scheme was not designed so people making a regular wage remained in debt until death, expert says

Exclusive: Labor MP Jonty Bush among those speaking out about state’s youth justice policies after Guardian Australia investigation

Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis.

The Northern Territory's political leaders have gone head-to-head in a debate a month out from their election.

Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.