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Great Barrier Reef
Swaths of native forest near Great Barrier Reef set to be bulldozed
The planned destruction of almost 2000 hectares of pristine forest is a move that threatens the Great Barrier Reef.
- by Nicole Hasham
Latest
The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig
A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://www.thestore.com.au/category/artists/michael-leunig. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.
Mental health
Aged-care residents to gain better mental health services from budget
Depression and other mental illnesses are reportedly sky high in aged care, but residents have been denied treatment plans offered to other Australians. Until now.
- by Joel Magarey
Federal election
Turnbull government minister defeated in LNP preselection
Councillor Julian Simmonds has been picked to stand in the federal seat of Ryan instead of Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice.
- by Toby Crockford
Byelection
'Byelection blitz': Survey has Coalition winning Queensland seat to boost majority
A shock poll puts the Turnbull government ahead in the race to win the Queensland seat of Longman in the “byelection blitz” expected next month.
- by David Crowe
Best of Fairfax cartoons May 11
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
Best of Fairfax cartoons May 12, 2018
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
Good Weekend
Dicey Topics: Linda Burney talks about death, politics and religion
The 61-year-old federal Labor MP is the first Aboriginal woman to serve in the House of Representatives
- by Benjamin Law
Opinion
Childcare
Change for the better for working mums
John Howard was careful never to penalise stay-at-home mothers when it came to childcare rebates. Malcolm Turnbull is taking a different approach.
- by Jacqueline Maley