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Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.

AAP · Jun 10

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

In a mark of respect for heritage and national identity, Australia has handed back to Mexico stolen antiquities illegally smuggled out of the country.

AAP · Mar 13

1 In 3 Bets Placed By Aussies Last Year Were Made By Problem Gamblers, Grim New Data Shows

Aussies lose more than $25 billion to gambling each year.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2024

Penny Wong overruled department by sending observer to anti-nuclear treaty meeting

Exclusive: FOI documents reveal officials were nervous that going to Vienna gathering would be a sign of Australia wanted to join the treaty

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

Next steps in national culture policy

The federal government's national cultural policy process has attracted more than 1200 submissions, which will be reviewed by arts sector leaders.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Australia yet to sign up to treaty banning nuclear weapons but will attend UN meeting as observer

Exclusive: Anthony Albanese committed Labor to signing the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons while in opposition

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2022

West Sydney locals exhausted by floods: MP

Gouged riverbanks in flood-prone western Sydney need restoring and levies could fund drainage improvements, an inquiry into the NSW floods has heard.

AAP · Jun 3, 2022

Both Labor and the Liberals are using secretive databases to help sway your vote

Both major Australian political parties have amassed data on every eligible voter, which they are using to build detailed profiles on constituents to influence their votes in tight electoral races.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Macquarie, Australia's most marginal seat, set for a tight federal election battle in 2022

Labor holds the NSW seat of Macquarie, on the outskirts of Sydney, with a margin of just 0.2 per cent, setting the scene for a close battle at the federal election.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2022

Seats to watch at the federal election in NSW, where both sides are defending key marginals

The Coalition hopes to offset losses elsewhere with gains in NSW, with several volatile Sydney and regional seats in play

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2022