‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m
The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.
Barnaby Joyce wants crime in the federal election
Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, has ratcheted up the rhetoric to a campaign footing already, travelling to the new boundaries of his electorate and talking crime and fear to win some votes.
Minister steps in to stop delay of new medicines
After a backlash from patients, Health Minister Mark Butler has stepped in to avert a plan to defer and delay dozens of new medicines.
Patients fight back: petition to stop medication delays
A new petition has been launched to try and stop the government delaying new medications for months
Albanese Government steals mobile funding from the regions to give to the cities
Outer areas of capital cities have been redefined as 'rural and regional' to redirect communications funding.
New medications for cancer delayed until after the election
New cancer medications are among those being delayed by bureaucracy, with a government committee deferring consideration of 45 new medications for the PBS.
Subscription traps, dodgy deals and hidden fees to go
Subscription traps, manipulative sales tactics and hidden fees could be banned under proposed federal laws.
Children will just lie about their age to evade YouTube, socials ban
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Three Coultons closing the book on a life in leadership
Gwydir Shire mayor John Coulton, his brother, Federal member for Parkes Mark Coulton, and their cousin, Gwydir Shire councillor Dave Coulton, are all set to retire from political life.