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A voluntary assisted dying bill could go to a final vote in the NSW Parliament's upper house today.

Final debate for NSW assisted dying bill

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks to a member of advocacy group The Parenthood in Sydney last Wednesday. Picture: AAP

If it were up to me, there would be bipartisan consensus on childcare policies. Sadly, that isn't the reality.

There's a huge difference between the major parties on childcare

CSIRO researchers believe prescribed doses of psychedelic drugs could help treat mental illness.

Psychedelics could help with mental health

Emma Horn

VOTING RIGHT: A donkey vote (left) will still be counted whereas an informal vote (left) will be discarded.

What is a donkey vote? Does it differ from an informal vote? How do your preferences work?

Don't be a donkey: How to make sure your vote is counted correctly

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Jenny Morrison has campaigned alongside her husband on the first few days of the federal election's final week. Picture: AAP

Jenny Morrison has campaigned alongside her husband in the final week of the election campaign

Jenny on the trail: How Scott Morrison's wife is helping the 'bulldozer' clear a path to victory

Wages and cost of living issues are likely to dominate day 38 of the federal election campaign.

'I could have been more sensitive': PM

Saturday marks the first time new Australian citizen Hassan Naji will vote at a national election.

Refugees sharpen pencils for first vote

Victoria's first pet census will gather information about owners and beloved companions.

Victoria launches state's first pet census

Improving aged care services is high on the election agenda of the major parties.

Key promises ahead of the federal election

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has regularly reminded voters of his working-class roots.

Struggle street story key for Albanese

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