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'Soldier on': workers face rising abuse and bullying

'Soldier on': workers face rising abuse and bullying

Mental injury claims arising from workplace stress, bullying, harassment and abuse are increasing in regional areas, with fears employees will quit "in droves".

Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers

Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers

Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers

Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers

The federal government has announced a substantial payout to workers in the health, disability and community service sectors.

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Whether Australia should be giving tanks, vehicles and munitions to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia has divided the Greens.

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New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies

New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies

Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.

Matildas boss's update on Sam Kerr ankle, staff changes

Matildas boss's update on Sam Kerr ankle, staff changes

Matildas mentor Joe Montemurro has addressed Sam Kerr ankle issues ahead of Australia's clash against Haiti in France.

Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo

Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo

Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast.

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Lehrmann off hook for alleged submarine secrets spill

Bruce Lehrmann has snagged a win after the federal corruption body dropped an investigation into whether he misused classified information on submarines.

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Effort to keep young girl from mum's cult 'stonewalled'

Effort to keep young girl from mum's cult 'stonewalled'

Effort to keep young girl from mum's cult 'stonewalled'

Effort to keep young girl from mum's cult 'stonewalled'

Before a young girl died, medical experts warned she faced "extreme risk" if returned to a mother whose religious beliefs forbade insulin, a coroner has heard.

Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return

Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return

Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return

Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return

An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks the direction of his former party under leader Angus Taylor.

Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle

Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle

Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle

Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle

Greens leader David Shoebridge is looking to pick a fight with the government over legislation he sees as imperfect, even if he broadly supports the intent.

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis

The RSL has weighed into the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war, declaring it an example of how Australia is not always prepared for challenges it might face.

Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits

Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits

Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits

Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits

Questions continue to linger over the circumstances that led to the hospitalisation of AFL players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, as a Carlton great weighs in.

Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally

Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally

Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally

Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally

Investor confidence is creeping back into local equities despite a slew of market headwinds which have kept the local bourse range-bound for a month.

Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Kids, longtime fans inspired Powderfinger reunion tour

Powderfinger have unveiled the dates for an 18-concert reunion tour, and revealed that band members wanted their kids to see them play live onstage.

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The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong

The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.

'Dog's breakfast': online safety laws face last hurdle

Social media safety laws are likely to pass parliament, but a key minor party has demanded they go further in reining in big tech.

Labor urged to axe faith school bill exemption

Advocates have welcomed an independent MP's bill to amend laws that allow religious schools to sack teachers or expel students over marital status or sexuality.

Australian engineer detained in Iraq granted release

Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in prison following a dispute with the Iraqi government over work on the country's central bank.

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New Dog Butters mulled making AFL exit public in-season

After his mega move to the Western Bulldogs, Zac Butters has declared he sees a future where AFL players publicly confirm their intention to leave in season.

Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties

Australia has struck bilateral deals with Pacific partners under Anthony Albanese, including the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu.

Greens push to censor US execution livestream

A Greens senator has written to the eSafety commissioner to request the livestreaming of a firing squad execution in the US not be accessible in Australia.

'Loud and clear': tax surcharge about-face defended

The government has defended its position on changes to card surcharge payments, but the coalition says it's clear its counterparts don't understand business.

'A calling': women's work strengthens rural Australia

A farmer finding the sector's next generation and an academic training rural first responders have been honoured for work to make country communities stronger.

Australia holds firm with aid dollars to Southeast Asia

Development aid flowing to Southeast Asia has plunged to a 10-year low, according to a fresh report, but Australia's contributions to the region remain stable.

Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

People took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began.

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