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Would paying double deter your smoking habit?

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In a long-awaited move, Labor has vowed to introduce paid leave for family violence victims - if it wins government at the next federal election.

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A meeting between political rivals ended with a prayer, so is the new game of politics love not war?

From Angelina Jolie to political policies, here's what's making news today.

The doors of Government House in Canberra were thrown open last night for a function honouring the nominees for Australian of the Year.

Thousands of people who have arrived in Australia by boat this year will now be allowed to live in the community, while their claims are processed. Under changes announced by the Gillard government yesterday, they will be paid around 90 percent of the NewStart allowance, or $428 a fortnight. They will also be entitled to […]

Comments from Tony Abbott accusing the Gillard Government of being “inexperienced” when it comes to having babies are the latest in a series of assumed sexist slurs and personal attacks that have clouded Canberra these past two weeks. The Opposition Leader has apologised over comments he made in response to the government’s plans to cut […]

A fuming performance by the Prime Minister attacking Tony Abbott for his ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny’ not only shocked the Opposition Leader, but has the whole world talking. Julia Gillard’s explosive tirade made international headlines, caused feminists to cheer, and has also been a source of embarrassment for the PM following the Speaker’s resignation — a […]