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The federal government is way behind on its target to build 40,000 new social and affordable homes. -AAP Image Less than four per cent of the social homes promised by the Albanese government's signature social housing fund have been delivered, two years into a five-year target period.

Teachers have rejected a revised pay deal, with a strike set to go ahead. -AAP Image Teachers have had enough of poor working conditions, with tens of thousands ready to strike after rejecting a revised pay offer. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Victorian union members knocked back the government's updated offer of a 28.3 per cent pay rise over the next four years on Tuesday.

Pauline Hanson is aiming for One Nation to gain another state MP at a by-election. -AAP Image One Nation leader Pauline Hanson plans to win another seat in a state by-election, backing in a former cocaine user despite the party cracking down on crime. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Senator Hanson has backed gym owner Luke Herdegen to run in the West Australian seat of Secret Harbour, an electorate south of Perth.

Crude prices have eased on reports US mediators are seeking a new ceasefire with Iran. -AAP Image Australia's share market has pared its early losses to end the session roughly flat, as oil prices ease on hopes diplomacy could end a recent re-escalation of the US-Iran conflict.

Conservationists say Murray Watt's approval of the controversial gas project was unlawful. -AAP Image The federal environment minister has been accused of going over and above to allay an energy giant's concerns about conditions before extending its controversial gas project.

British rapper Yung Filly denies forcing himself on a young fan in a Perth hotel room in 2024. -AAP Image A young woman dreamed of a Victoria and David Beckham-style romance with a British YouTuber and musician before he violently raped her, a court has been told. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Rapper Yung Filly is fighting accusations he bit, hit and choked a fan while forcing the 20-year-old to have sex in a Perth hotel room in September 2024.

This iconic picture had to be captured, of course. Photo by Bree Harding Getting 120 hours of driving experience, I’m sure, is not a walk on wheels in the car park for some. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content But we just found the remedy to our deficit after a slow start to my second son’s learner driving journey, when we ticked off more than a quarter of them in just a week.

Scrubs stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, John C McGinley, Sarah Chalke and Judy Reyes will return. -AP The Scrubs revival cast is undergoing a major shakeup with Neil Flynn back as a recurring star and Joel Kim Booster leaving. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The beloved sitcom returned earlier in 2026 with Zach Braff (JD), Donald Faison (Turk) and Sarah Chalke (Elliot) taking centre stage as series regulars alongside a host of fresh and returning characters.

Concerns about the Iran war's impact on global growth will front of mind for ASEAN ministers. -AP The Middle East crisis has cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia, where foreign ministers voiced serious concern over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a ‌region grappling to manage tensions and conflicts of its own.

Jewish families are paying a premium for security to keep their children safe at school. -AAP Image Families are wearing the cost of providing the extra security required at Jewish schools on top of tuition fees.