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Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.

Government workplace department underpaid employees

Government workplace department underpaid employees

Government workplace department underpaid employees

Government workplace department underpaid employees

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations spent four months and hundreds of thousands on consultants after underpaying its own workers by $60,000.

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence department boss Greg Moriarty has acknowledged the challenge of retaining personnel as lucrative private sector jobs attract staff and levels fall.

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Busy message greets one-in-five welfare agency callers

Busy message greets one-in-five welfare agency callers

Millions of people making calls for help to Services Australia are hanging up in frustration after being left hanging on the telephone.

Staffing and purchasing key themes in corruption claims

Staffing and purchasing key themes in corruption claims

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed many of the referrals it receives relate to government purchasing of goods and services and staff issues.

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.

Australia providing Ukraine with $20m in military aid

Australia providing Ukraine with $20m in military aid

Australian de-mining equipment, x-ray machines, a 3D metal printer and counter-drone systems are on their way to Ukraine, officials say.

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Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

The federal government is funding a social media trial intended to promote respect and build supportive relationships among young men and boys.

Rates to lift if inflation outlook in jeopardy: RBA

Rates to lift if inflation outlook in jeopardy: RBA

Rates to lift if inflation outlook in jeopardy: RBA

Rates to lift if inflation outlook in jeopardy: RBA

The Reserve Bank "won't hesitate" to raise interest rates further if inflation forecasts come in higher than expected, the central bank's governor says.

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Princess Astrid of Belgium has continued her visit to Australia, part of her nation's first economic mission here in more than 10 years.

Self defence not measured by Gaza deaths: Israel envoy

Self defence not measured by Gaza deaths: Israel envoy

Self defence not measured by Gaza deaths: Israel envoy

Self defence not measured by Gaza deaths: Israel envoy

Israel's ambassador to Australia says his nation is complying with international law as the Palestinian death toll rises from retaliatory strikes in Gaza.

PwC offshoot challenged to prove distance from scandal

PwC offshoot challenged to prove distance from scandal

PwC offshoot challenged to prove distance from scandal

PwC offshoot challenged to prove distance from scandal

The government consultancy offshoot of PwC has been told to prove its distance from the tax advice scandal in order to work on government contracts.

Liberals prepare for shadow ministry reshuffle

Liberals prepare for shadow ministry reshuffle

Liberals prepare for shadow ministry reshuffle

Liberals prepare for shadow ministry reshuffle

Peter Dutton is weighing up changes to the shadow ministry after two retirements and pressure to bring a voice 'yes' campaigner back into the fold.

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.

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'Hotties list' issue took months to get to top official

Senior bureaucrats were first told about an alleged list ranking junior female public service graduates, months after a formal complaint was lodged.

Australian stocks creep up from near one-year low

The ASX200 finished up 0.2 per cent as bond yields fell and Israel failed to launch its anticipated ground invasion of Gaza.

Caution urged as AI tools backed for use in schools

Visiting artificial intelligence experts say Australian students should use AI tools such as ChatGPT in classrooms but they need to be warned about risks.

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

Noise from the new Western Sydney Airport won't force the acquisition of nearby properties but dozens will be eligible for free home insulation to dull sound.

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Farmers' president fires parting shot at Labor policies

A proposed ban on live sheep exports has been labelled a "disaster for animal welfare" in a heated speech by the outgoing head of the national farmers' lobby.

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.

ABC seeks to protect Woodside protest footage sources

ABC bosses are being scrutinised about the national broadcaster's coverage of a climate protest at the home of an energy company's boss.

Unions to outlaw dangerous stone if governments won't

Unions have committed to banning dangerous engineered stone on Australian building sites next year if the government doesn't do it first.

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

Sydney Arab mothers with Gaza links bound by grief

Arabic-speaking refugee mothers in Sydney have found solace in their continuing bond as they anxiously await news from for their families in Gaza.

Tassie next in line for potential offshore wind bonanza

A local community is being urged to have its say on a potential offshore wind zone in the Bass Strait off Tasmania's north coast.

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