Dutton claims nuclear energy will cost fraction of Labor's renewable energy plan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy.
Analysis by Rhiannon Shine
analysis:The WA Nationals have lost five MPs in 17 months, raising difficult questions about leadership and direction
The WA Nationals should be heading into parliament's winter break chock-full of confidence, but the latest in a long line of departures from the party raises serious questions over its leadership and unity.
Analysis by Lucy MacDonald
analysis:Are the Lambie MPs holding the Tasmanian government to account, or just propping it up
The Tasmanian members of the Jacqui Lambie Network had a vision to transform parliament. But is the trio living up to its name — shaking things up, bringing hard truths and keeping others accountable?
Australia has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, but how do they differ from state to state?
Australia is known for strict gun laws implemented after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, but states and territories still have different ways of treating gun ownership. Here's a guide.
Woman facing big damage repair bill because her rental home wasn't big enough for her wheelchair
After more than seven years on a waiting list, Christie Lewis is finally moving to a house that's suited to her needs. But she's facing a big bill to repair the damage caused to her existing rental by her wheelchair.
Analysis by Rachel Stewart
analysis:David Crisafulli is on a collision course with federal colleagues over nuclear power
David Crisafulli insists he won't budge on his opposition to nuclear power — a position that's not sitting well with some of his federal colleagues.
Sick of pulling rubbish out of their local canal, residents in Melbourne's south call for a proper solution
Elwood residents are calling for litter traps to be installed at the end of their local creek, but Melbourne Water has shot down the idea.
Sissy Austin was confused and concussed after a violent assault. She was discharged onto the street at 1am
Victoria's health minister has described the treatment of an Aboriginal woman who self-discharged from hospital as "shocking", while government data shows an increase in the number of First Peoples leaving hospitals against medical advice
Analysis by Laura Tingle
analysis:A surge in the polls spurred the Coalition to announce its nuclear plans. Now both parties have a birthday cake problem
A surge in the polls helped spur the Coalition to announce its nuclear policy. Whether it holds on to that lead will come down to which side can persuade voters that such complex issues can magic up any short-term betterment in their lives.
SA police commissioner addresses 'factual inaccuracies' in public statements about inspector's alleged misconduct
South Australia's police commissioner has released a statement to "correct the public record" regarding comments made about Inspector Wade Burns.
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Analysis by Michelle Grattan
analysis:Peter Dutton's nuclear power policy is about to go through an early stress test
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More than six months after it shut its doors, the furore over a Perth women's refuge is finally over
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Albanese tells critics of Labor's three-eyed nuclear memes to 'lighten up'
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'I can think of nothing I've done': WA opposition leader denies bullying ex-Nationals colleague
The WA Nationals leader Shane Love says he "absolutely" denies allegations of bullying raised by one of his now former members, upper house MP for the South West region Louise Kingston.
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Australia is placing a billion-dollar bet on making solar panels. It's exciting some, and alarming others
The government knows it can't compete with China to make cheaper solar panels. But it's placing a billion-dollar bet that it can outcompete the manufacturing giant on technology to transform Australia's tiny solar industry.
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