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Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Former Labor senator Chris Evans has been appointed as the inaugural anti-slavery commissioner but civil groups want him properly funded and given real power.

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

Private Richard Norden has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the Vietnam War, an honour his friends have spent decades fighting for.

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

The latest opinion polling shows the coalition leads the government, but experts say Labor is still on track to be re-elected at the next federal poll.

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Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs.

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

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Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

The former son-in-law of a Liberal prime minister will run on a cost-of-living platform as he and the party tries to win back a former heartland.

CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences

CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences

CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences

CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences

Disgruntled construction union members can now anonymously reveal their experiences of unlawful conduct as a corruption investigation continues.

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

The "Trump factor" is unlikely to derail renewable energy momentum, a peak body says, as data on financial commitments suggests Australia is back on target.

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Almost all Australian workplaces have formal sexual harassment and discrimination policies, but more than one in four aren't monitoring incidents.

Dog invades pitch as Canberra beat 'Nix, Reds down WSW

Dog invades pitch as Canberra beat 'Nix, Reds down WSW

Dog invades pitch as Canberra beat 'Nix, Reds down WSW

Dog invades pitch as Canberra beat 'Nix, Reds down WSW

Annalie Longo's dog worked hard to lift Wellington Phoenix to an A-League Women victory but Canberra prevailed, while Adelaide defeated Western Sydney.

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncytial virus.

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

The SA government and a senior Mirning Elder have joined calls for the Great Australian Bight and its marine life to be protected from oil and gas drilling.

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AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert

While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted.

Jobs market in focus as investors chew Trump triumph

Donald Trump's return is having no immediate impact on central bank inflation outlooks but domestic jobs figures could change the calculus for the RBA.

Workplace culture at Parliament House has 'a way to go'

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy

A second Trump presidency may be a "bump in the road" but it cannot stop the transition to clean energy the world started over 20 years ago, investors say.

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Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to travel to the APEC summit in Peru for discussions spanning free trade, renewable energy and critical minerals.

Federal funding boost to electrify Australia's big rigs

Leading Australian transport companies Linfox and Toll will add 54 electric trucks to their fleets in a bid to reduce emissions

Aussie public school wins international design prize

A small inner Sydney public school has risen above major international design hubs to be named the World Building of the Year.

Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle

A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.

Psychology goes in search of new age Aussie farmers

Researchers are looking into whether psychology can help improve workplace practices on Australia's cotton farms, in a bid to better attract and retain workers.

Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

Drones could help Aussies survive the "age of mega-fires" as climate change drives new fire seasons that are outpacing the disaster response of past decades.

Baby Shark won't bite: YouTube entertainers issue plea

Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.

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