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Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

An Australian agriculture department staffer lost a bag containing classified cabinet papers on a flight from India, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Australia is increasing its contribution to Ukraine's maritime capability by sending over further boats to help repel Russia's invasion.

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

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Bid to cancel flight upgrades for politicians takes off

Bid to cancel flight upgrades for politicians takes off

Crossbench MPs are calling for tighter rules on political perks as Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism for accepting flight upgrades.

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day

The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.

Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives.

Australia shares rise on eve of rates meeting, US vote

Australia shares rise on eve of rates meeting, US vote

The ASX200 has posted gains while investors wait for the outcome of the Reserve Bank meeting and any hints of when interest rates might be cut.

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Westpac's profit dips to $7b as mortgage stress eases

Westpac's profit dips to $7b as mortgage stress eases

Westpac's profit dips to $7b as mortgage stress eases

Westpac's profit dips to $7b as mortgage stress eases

Westpac has posted an annual profit of $7 billion and lifted its final dividend, in Peter King's last financial result as chief executive.

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Supermarkets could face fines or be broken up under an opposition plan to improve competition, but a business body says this could have unintended consequences.

Financial distress drives record crisis call numbers

Financial distress drives record crisis call numbers

Financial distress drives record crisis call numbers

Financial distress drives record crisis call numbers

Lifeline has received a record number of crisis support calls as the soaring cost of living takes a toll on people’s mental health.

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

Donald Trump's favouring of trade tariffs concerns some among Australia's political class, but one expert says he and his rival are similar on foreign policy.

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

New performance data from Services Australia will show call wait times and the processing of claims have improved, with people getting help faster.

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The opposition and student union have criticised Labor's pledge to cut student debts by 20 per cent, but universities backed efforts to make the system fairer.

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Voters living in one of the nation's mining strongholds support the protection of nature and a role in emissions reduction despite intense lobbying by industry.

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Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.

Trade boost spruiked as China inspects Australian meat

Trade Minister Don Farrell is launching the first phase of a winemaking agreement with China as he looks to boost trade by tens of billions of dollars.

Defence axes satellite program as threats outpace tech

Defence says threats have outpaced a satellite system intended for the ADF, but the opposition says cancellation of the space project 'devastates' capabilities.

Marathon journey from also-ran to global racing status

The elevation of the Sydney Marathon to an illustrious run club is expected to be a boon for elite athletes, joggers and Australian tourism providers.

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Sleepover shifts a break or work, commission to decide

Unions have criticised a move to change the definition of sleepover shifts carried out by care workers.

Labor banking on education plan to give it a clean run

As federal MPs return to Canberra, the Labor government is hoping its education reforms will allow it to end the political year on a high ahead of the election.

Workers get $8k more bang for their buck in the bush

The financial incentive to live in the city is dwindling for most workers - from doctors to truckies - as house prices soar, according to economic research.

Aussies spend more on streaming but are watching less

Video streaming is changing how Australians are entertained, but a new report shows the nation may be past the peak of media consumption.

Housing groups shore up support for build-to-rent bill

Australians want "action, not politics" when it comes to the build-to-rent bill, a federal MP says, as new data shows public support for the legislation.

HECS cut to help fix 'intergenerational unfairness': PM

The federal government has unveiled plans to cut HECS debt by one-fifth for university students if it wins the next election.

PM rallies Labor troops ahead of election showdown

The prime minister has used a key speech to lay out parts of his second-term agenda, with education shaping as an election battleground.

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