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Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told

Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told

A businessman is facing trial on charges of conducting an unlawful lottery, over promotions with prizes worth millions of dollars.

Mid-tier Canadian goldminer DPM Metals to debut on ASX

Mid-tier Canadian goldminer DPM Metals to debut on ASX

Mid-tier Canadian goldminer DPM Metals to debut on ASX

Mid-tier Canadian goldminer DPM Metals to debut on ASX

DPM Metals, formerly Dundee Precious Metals, will join the ASX on September 17 following its acquisition of Adriatic Metals.

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.

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Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Pop star Tina Arena will feature in one of Australia's most prominent galleries as she celebrates 50 years since she first captured the nation's heart.

Joyce scores final multimillion-dollar Qantas payout

Joyce scores final multimillion-dollar Qantas payout

The long-term bonus for former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has vested, granting him a final multimillion-dollar payout following his troubled tenure.

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

A firebrand senator's controversial comments about Indian migration are hurtful and will make it harder for the Liberals to win votes, an expert says.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

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Pregnant and homeless, women face 'untenable' situation

Pregnant and homeless, women face 'untenable' situation

Pregnant and homeless, women face 'untenable' situation

Pregnant and homeless, women face 'untenable' situation

A hidden crisis of pregnant women experiencing homelessness results in many not disclosing their housing situation for fear of having their babies removed.

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Robodebt scheme victims are vindicated by a massive settlement but say the payout will never be enough for the people who took their own lives.

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Roberts-Smith's appeal bid reaches end of the road

Ben Roberts-Smith has exhausted his appeal rights against civil findings he killed unarmed civilians in Afghanistan while serving in the Australian Army.

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.

Banks bolster bourse as Australian shares rebound

Banks bolster bourse as Australian shares rebound

Banks bolster bourse as Australian shares rebound

Banks bolster bourse as Australian shares rebound

Australian investors have breathed a sigh of relief after shares bounced from their worst session in months, but caution persists with stocks near record highs.

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

A years-long legal battle over the unlawful robodebt scheme has ended with a multimillion-dollar settlement, but victims could wait years to get payments.

Rip Curl owner plans store cutbacks in turnaround plan

Rip Curl owner plans store cutbacks in turnaround plan

Rip Curl owner plans store cutbacks in turnaround plan

Rip Curl owner plans store cutbacks in turnaround plan

KMD Brands will close at least 21 stores and has shaken up its senior leadership team as part of a turnaround plan that includes a $25 million cost reset.

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Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

A government backflip on the rollout of extra home care supports will benefit tens of thousands of ageing Australians.

'Shameful': state takes out crime hotspot title again

A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine at an upcoming United Nations meeting is reckless, John Howard and his former foreign minister say.

Australia in unknown waters amid rising bond yields

Investors putting cash in what is known as a less volatile market, may end up losing money because of government spending and a lack of revenue to counter it.

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Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House.

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

Coalition in damage control over migration claim

The opposition has gone into damage control after a senator doubled down on claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base.

Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others

Car theft claims are soaring to record levels in one Australian state while falling in all others, prompting concern amongst insurers.

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

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