The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Government

The belief that vaping is "relatively harmless" and helps school children deal with stress and anxiety has led to a youth vaping crisis, teachers and counsellors say — and there is a growing push for stricter regulation.

The Plains Clan of the Wonnarua People has asked the Federal Government to prevent mining in an area on the outskirts of Muswellbrook

Australia's peak union body has called on the Federal Government to establish a national energy transition authority in the federal budget.

The Federal Government will introduce legislation to ensure casual workers in the black coal industry receive the same long-service leave entitlements as their full time counterparts.