David Aidone

Climate protesters are taking part in a three-day blockade at the world's largest coal port in Newcastle.

The controversial misinformation bill will not become law after the government abandoned the legislation due to opposition in the Senate, with the communications minister suggesting several other proposals that could be pursued instead.

A major music festival will play host to Victoria's first pill testing site, with nine more set to be named.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's warning to both Lidia Thorpe and the Nine Network comes after the independent senator said on the Today show that Hanson was a "convicted racist".

Treasurer Jim Chalmers made the remarks in an interview in which he was also asked whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should step aside to allow Labor to regenerate if the party wins a second term.

Millions of Australians claim donations on their tax returns each year, and a proposed change could result in bigger refunds.

Millions of Australians claim donations on their tax returns each year, and a proposed change give refunds a boost.

Police say they are "throwing everything" at the investigation into a Melbourne synagogue blaze that is believed to have been deliberately started.

Police say they are "throwing everything" at the investigation into a Melbourne synagogue blaze that is believed to have been deliberately started.

A vehicle was set on fire and buildings were vandalised with graffiti in Sydney's east overnight, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling the incident an "outrage".