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It's a test which could decide the future of American democracy - Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris prepare for their first debate.

A rise in online bullying, doxxing and deepfake pornography prompts action with the Government set to ban children under 14 from accessing social media. 

The Government and the Opposition work towards a deal to reform the aged care sector but big questions remain - especially whether the wealthier should pay more.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Violence against women and children to top the agenda for today's National Cabinet meeting amid concern over funding delays from states and territories. 

For the first time, Australia is preparing to do something that was once unthinkable and become a gas importer.

As the Government braces for tough economic news today, economists warn cutting migration might only make the situation worse.

Benjamin Netanyahu begs for forgiveness over hostage deaths but refuses to yield on key demands for a ceasefire deal - much to the growing frustration of the United States.

Protests sweep across Israel as demands grow for Benjamin Netanyahu to broker a hostage swap deal with Hamas.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

The Federal Government faces growing internal dissent over its decision not to include gender identity and sexuality in the census.

Australia's energy grid on track to transition to renewables - but if projects are delayed, or fall over then blackouts will happen.

International students say they feel less welcome after the Government imposes a cap on overseas enrolments at universities.

Major disruptions expected across building sites today as sacked construction union officials hold a series of nationwide protests.

Major disruptions expected across building sites today as sacked construction union officials hold a series of nationwide protests.

A shakeup for air travel with airlines to be held to account over how they treat their customers - including those with disabilities.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

US presidential candidate Kamala Harris will today take centre stage at the Democratic National Convention to make the biggest speech of her political life so far.

Missing roofs, termites, rodents and no water - remote indigenous communities take legal action against a State Government to get their damaged homes fixed.

Poorly behaving politicians face punishment.

Delegates gather in Chicago for the Democratic Convention - will it give Kamala Harris political momentum in her race against Donald Trump.

A backbench revolt is brewing as the Government considers watering down digital gambling advertising reforms. 

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Five people including doctors charged over the drug-related death of Friends star Matthew Perry. 

How a worldwide shortage of life saving intravenous fluids is causing serious problems for surgery patients in Australian hospitals.