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No adverse findings in racism probe into elite NT cops

No adverse findings in racism probe into elite NT cops

A corruption watchdog that found the NT's elite police unit issued racist awards has closed an investigation into the practice with no adverse findings.

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe

Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.

Visa cancellations grow tenfold in last decade: study

Visa cancellations grow tenfold in last decade: study

Visa cancellations grow tenfold in last decade: study

Visa cancellations grow tenfold in last decade: study

Nearly 1000 people are held in Australia's immigration detention centres because of visa cancellation rates increasing by 10 times in the last 10 years.

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Logging protest charges against Bob Brown get the chop

Logging protest charges against Bob Brown get the chop

Prosecutors have dropped an anti-logging protest charge levelled at former Greens leader Bob Brown, citing legal deficiencies in the case.

At least one 'severe' cyclone tipped to hit Queensland

At least one 'severe' cyclone tipped to hit Queensland

Forecasters say it will be an average cyclone season with at least one to hit Queensland, but the severity of the storm system may be higher than usual.

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

Police have walked off the job for the first time in two decades to protest the Victorian government's "disrespect" in a long-running impasse over a pay deal.

Airlines take off for Bali following volcano emergency

Airlines take off for Bali following volcano emergency

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia have resumed flights to Bali after a volcano forced cancellations, with plans for further recovery flights in the future.

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Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

A Sydney man has been charged after the largest seizure of pink cocaine in Australia, with authorities warning the illicit drug cocktail is highly dangerous.

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun

Bouncy castles and other inflatables aren't always properly anchored, putting children's safety at risk, a workplace safety watchdog has warned.

Vast seagrass nursery to rejuvenate wild Reef meadows

Vast seagrass nursery to rejuvenate wild Reef meadows

Vast seagrass nursery to rejuvenate wild Reef meadows

Vast seagrass nursery to rejuvenate wild Reef meadows

A huge seagrass nursery has been built in central Queensland to supply food to endangered animals and remove pollutants from the Great Barrier Reef.

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

Kindness triumphs in NSW Aust of the Year nominations

The founder of non-profit organisation Kindness Factory, Kath Koschel, has been named NSW's 2025 Australian of the Year.

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

A father held inside his home with his baby during a siege broke down as he described the ordeal, with police preparing to charge the offender.

Beloved Red Centre national park given heritage listing

Beloved Red Centre national park given heritage listing

Beloved Red Centre national park given heritage listing

Beloved Red Centre national park given heritage listing

A tourism drawcard and important cultural site in the Red Centre that's also known as a "living plant museum" has been added to the national heritage list.

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Dozens of 'forever chemicals' yet to be assessed

A parliamentary inquiry into PFAS substances has heard almost 20 per cent of the chemicals in the regulator's inventory have not been fully assessed.

Town devastated by alleged murder of Elvis impersonator

A 75-year-old musician allegedly murdered in a rural NSW town is being remembered as a "top bloke" as his accused killer faces court for the first time.

Truck driver charged after mother, son killed in crash

A truck driver has been charged over a crash that killed two people and injured two others on a notorious highway in Queensland.

Brumbies cull wins tick of approval, but rift remains

A major culling operation of feral horses in the Australian Alps has won cross-party backing but an unlikely coalition of MPs say it is not ethically justified.

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COP29 host Azerbaijan defends oil and gas

World leaders have clashed at the UN's COP29 climate summit that's being hosted by Azerbaijan, which has a thriving oil and gas industry.

One-third of referred telco complaints unresolved

One in three complaints made by telco consumers to the sector's ombudsman remained unresolved at the end of the latest reporting period.

Anxious wait for town as bushfire fight continues

A bushfire that has destroyed a home and damaged rail lines is slowly moving towards a remote town despite the tireless efforts of fire crews.

Murder charge laid after woman's body found in hotel

A 53-year-old man found in a Sydney hotel room with a woman's body and cuts to his arms has been charged with murder.

Better grocery competition in duopoly-free markets

German discounter Aldi believes grocery competition is stronger in markets that aren't dominated by two major players, like Australia's duopoly.

Consumer confidence rebound wobbles following Trump win

The recovery in consumer confidence is gathering steam despite a blip following the United States election result last week.

Harbour cash splash turns into political fish fight

Conservation groups say the federal government's plan to save an endangered fish doesn't address the issues while the opposition says workers face uncertainty.

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