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Exit polls show Germany's far-right AFD party has won its first state election in the country's east. No far-right wing party has won a major election in Germany since World War Two. But the party looks like it will fall just short of securing an absolute majority, so will it be able to form a coalition?  Then - is there an anti boy ideology being taught in schools? That's what the Nationals leade...

Plague proportions of feral rabbits are invading one of Western Australia's premier golf courses.

Former elite cyclist Gracie Elvin became the first Australian woman to win a podium place at the iconic Tour of Flanders in 2017.

Labor's algorithms crackdown  comes as debate over consent and relationships education in schools has reignited after multiple high-profile sexual assault allegations across the country.

One Nation is promising to give Australians the choice to use some of their superannuation to pay their mortgage or rent.

Today Independent Member for Curtin Kate Chaney will put forward a bill to establish Australia's first legislated, mandatory framework for the use of automated decision-making in government. 

Africa has grown in size, and Greenland has shrunk. Not as a result of any Presidential territorial ambitions, but a vote at the UN to adopt a new type of world map.

The federal government has a target of building 1.2 million homes by mid-2029. Will a fast-tracking of qualifications help the sector reach that goal?

Mr Witkoff and Mr Kushner also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, on their first trip to the country since January.

But the party looks like it will fall just short of securing an absolute majority, so will it be able to form a coalition? 

Fresh off the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit, the Palau President is projecting unity, despite the summit being engulfed in tension. There's been a number of notable absences, also the presence of Taiwans foreign minister, and a holdout over a statement criticising a recent Chinese missile test. We'll hear from the President, and Australia's climate change mnister who was there too.  Then th...

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

Trailblazing feminist, author, activist and organiser Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. Gloria Steinem was one of the founders of the National Women's Political Caucus an organisation dedicated to increasing women's participation in all political and public roles. 

Five Pacific Island nation leaders were absent at the forum. 

How did Gloria Steinem help bring New York Magazine to life, and forge her own path with Ms Magazine?

How did Gloria Steinem help bring New York Magazine to life, and forge her own path with Ms Magazine? We hear from New York Magazine City Editor Christopher Bonanos about the life and legacy of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who's died aged 92. 

Canada cut its tobacco tax in 1994, did it work to fight the country's illicit market and rates of smoking?

Experts are warning that the rise of service-for-hire hits are making the public more vulnerable to violent crimes.

Geomorphologist Kristen Cook says the floods destroyed sensors before they could send signals the flood was there.

The Coalition has unveiled a policy to cut the tobacco excise by 80% and make vapes and nicotine pouches more accessible to adults. 

Melissa Donnelly says the cost of living and the AI boom are some of her priorities. 

Jane Tiller recognised for for driving legislative change that bans life insurers from discriminating against people due to genetic testing results.

The Pacific Islands Forum talks have wrapped up in Palau, with Pacific leaders criticising China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test.

It's not down, but it's barely up, and yet inflation remains a problem - so what is going on with the Australian economy right now? The latest National Accounts data shows the economy growing by 2.1% over the year to June 30, but productivity remained sluggish.  We hear from the Treasurer, the Shadow Treasurer and a panel of economists to unpack what it all means.  Then we also head to Nepal to he...

The Panama disease TR4 has spread to an eleventh banana farm.