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8 May 2017 - 11:04pm

Sex hormone protects men against asthma

New Australian research has discovered testosterone inhibits the development of asthma, explaining why women are more susceptible to the lung disease.
8 May 2017 - 6:48pm

Barnett too slow on Freight Link: Cormann

WA Senator Mathias Cormann says the Barnett government should have worked faster on the Perth Freight Link, which was stopped after Labor won the election.
8 May 2017 - 8:49pm

Julie Bishop sticks by Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Yassmin Abdel-Magied will continue her work with a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) advisory body, Julie Bishop has decided.
8 May 2017 - 5:14pm

Research focuses on drivers using phones

Transport Minister Darren Chester says research will be conducted to provide insight into the rise of road deaths, with a focus on mobile phone distraction.
8 May 2017 - 4:52pm

No lifting of Medicare freeze expected

Doctors say they don't expect to see the end of the controversial Medicare rebate freeze in Tuesday's budget.
8 May 2017 - 8:08pm

Ex-Labor leader Latham joins Lib Dems

Former Labor leader Mark Latham, who became a controversial commentator, has joined a new political party - the Liberal Democrats.
8 May 2017 - 9:08pm

Mark Latham joins Liberal Democrats, tells Labor to 'get stuffed'

The former Labor Party leader Mark Latham has confirmed he will join Senator David Leyonhjelm's Liberal Democrat Party.
8 May 2017 - 9:17pm

'We just have to roll with the punches': Concerns for welfare ahead of Federal Budget

Speculation still surrounds the fate of billions of dollars in so-called 'zombie' measures the Coalition has been trying to pass since 2014.
8 May 2017 - 7:37pm

Foreign aid groups slam reports of budget cuts

The Turnbull government will reportedly divert money from its aid pool to deliver extra funding to the country's security agencies.
8 May 2017 - 4:12pm

MP travel expenses overhaul gets nod

The Remuneration Tribunal has approved the Turnbull government's changes to MPs' travel expenses.
8 May 2017 - 4:06pm

Fed budget 'must respect people's dignity'

The federal government has been urged to deliver a fair budget that focuses on Australians in need rather than big business.
8 May 2017 - 4:00pm

Qld govt plays down Com Games train fears

Queensland's deputy premier believes at least 15 new problematic NGR trains will be fixed and operational in time for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
8 May 2017 - 3:30pm

Image abuse and what to do about it

Depression and anxiety is common among victims of image-based abuse, experts say.
8 May 2017 - 3:26pm

ADHD prescription rates under spotlight

Prescription rates for ADHD in Australia vary widely both within and across states, with the highest rate of prescriptions 75 times more than the lowest rate.
8 May 2017 - 5:54pm

Police drop Centrelink data breach probe into Alan Tudge

Police will not push on with an investigation into allegations federal minister Alan Tudge broke the law by releasing Centrelink information of an individual.
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8 May 2017 - 6:38am

Mastering the mother tongue and English, all at once: new program for migrant women

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5 May 2017 - 6:19am

New visa for migrant parents to stay in Australia for up to 10 years - for $20,000

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