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'Opportunity for PM to show compassion': Di Natale

Greens leader Richard Di Natale has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to show some "compassion" and let the Tamil family facing deportation to Sri Lanka stay in Australia.

Dave Chappelle is 'blowing up' the Left's piety

The Left wants to 'cancel' controversial comedian Dave Chappelle because he is not afraid 'to blow up their piety' according to Sky News host James Morrow.

Four killed in Texas mass shooting

Four people have been killed and at least 21 injured during a shooting in the US state of Texas.

Coalition resists calls to boost Newstart

The Coalition is resisting pressure to increase the Newstart allowance, despite business groups arguing boosting the rate will bolster economic growth.

Dave Chappelle is 'blowing up' the Left's piety

The Left wants to 'cancel' controversial comedian Dave Chappelle because he is not afraid 'to blow up their piety' according to Sky News host James Morrow.

ACCC 'needs divestiture powers'

The consumer watchdog needs court-approved divestiture powers in order to punish recalcitrant offenders, according to former ACCC boss Allan Fels.

New figures show boost in vaccination rates

Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston told Sky News "it is in the best interest of the child and the community" to vaccinate children.

Second female jockey dies after fall

The Australian horse racing industry is in mourning again with a second female jockey killed in as many days.

Dads reminded to protect themselves against UV rays on Father's Day

The Cancer Council is reminding fathers to protect their skin from UV radiation on Father's Day after a study has found that fathers are regularly protecting their children but are not as good at protecting themselves.

Latest poll shows massive swing against Palaszczuk Govt

New polling shows the Queensland Labor Government would lose the state election if it was held today.

The UK picks up 50 suspected migrants

A former director general of the United Kingdom's Border Force has told Sky News of the next steps facing suspected migrants who have arrived on the shores of Dover.