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Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Electricians at Parliament House are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against pay rates but a department insists it is negotiating in good faith.

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Higher interest rates clip Endeavour Group profit

Endeavour Group's sales were up in the first half, but so were borrowing and lease costs for the Dan Murphy's and BWS bottle shop operator.

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Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Driving lessons for Afghan refugee women in Dari and swimming classes could be among the keys to unlocking the resettlement process for traumatised refugees.

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

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Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Australia sanctions Russians involved in Navalny death

Seven Russian prison officials involved in the mistreatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in jail, have been sanctioned by Australia.

Fires and floods harm kids, costing $6bn a year: report

Fires and floods harm kids, costing $6bn a year: report

Fires and floods harm kids, costing $6bn a year: report

Fires and floods harm kids, costing $6bn a year: report

Children who experience natural disasters are more likely to earn less and face a mood or substance use disorder, costing the economy billions per year.

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

China, the US and Australia are all jostling for influence in the small, but strategically-placed Pacific Islands as the region's diplomatic role evolves.

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures

Elders, professors and others are working to preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages, and the ancient cultures they maintain.

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

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Pulse to be taken on inflation, retail and home prices

A key monthly inflation indicator is expected to inch a little higher but such a result is unlikely to worry the Reserve Bank as it ponders interest rates.

Spotlight on hospital care at Indigenous death inquest

An inquest will examine whether prejudice was a factor in treatment of an Indigenous man who died from perforated ulcers after being discharged from hospital.

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

From refugee to demonised people smuggler and years in detention, Ali Al Jenabi has now taken on the role of actor in an Australian feature film.

Melbourne thrash poor Knights outfit in Fiji NRL trial

The Melbourne Storm have tuned up for the start of the NRL season with a 28-10 win against Newcastle in Fiji on Saturday afternoon.

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No quick fix for rural brain drain as Abbie leaves town

An acclaimed young change-maker leaving her outback town amid intense abuse highlights one of many "brain drain" issues depriving the bush of people and talent.

Refugees attune to new life as Ukraine war grinds on

Entering the third year of war with loved ones still fighting, a Ukrainian mother and daughter are picking up the pieces in Australia with a fresh start.

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

A solar panel and batteries guide for consumers has been released to give households more bang for their buck and keep Australia in top spot for solar uptake.

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.

Taylor urged to fight for the swifties of the sky

A federal senator has urged Taylor Swift to join the life-and-death fight for swifties of the feathered kind.

Discovery of deadly opioid in US wastewater bodes ill

Australian scientists have detected an opioid that is three times more potent than fentanyl in wastewater in the United States, in a worrying discovery.

Battle rages on as fire destroys at least one home

Fire crews are set to fight a massive bushfire in western Victoria for days before another spike in severe conditions is forecast.

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