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Environment watchdog scrapped as PM railroads minister

Environment watchdog scrapped as PM railroads minister

The prime minister has bulldozed his own environment minister to quash a deal to establish an environment watchdog.

Fatima Payman decries racism, eligibility bid shot down

Fatima Payman decries racism, eligibility bid shot down

Fatima Payman decries racism, eligibility bid shot down

Fatima Payman decries racism, eligibility bid shot down

Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has faced down an attempt by Pauline Hanson to have questions raised about her eligibility to sit in the senate.

Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm

Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm

Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm

Christmas rate cut hopes slayed as inflation holds firm

Energy rebates have lowered Australia's headline inflation rate, but the Reserve Bank remains focused on underlying price pressures.

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MPs on notice as key review targets 'entrenched' racism

MPs on notice as key review targets 'entrenched' racism

Australian leaders are being urged to set an example to eliminate racism through a national plan involving sweeping legal and behavioural changes.

Moment climate protesters detained at parliament house

Moment climate protesters detained at parliament house

Around a dozen demonstrators with the Rising Tide group were detained after forcing the closure of roads outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Fresh hope for those wanting to buy own home sweet home

Fresh hope for those wanting to buy own home sweet home

Australians locked out of the housing market will soon have a viable option to buy their own piece of paradise with a significantly smaller deposit.

All eyes on Biden as timeline ticks for Assange pardon

All eyes on Biden as timeline ticks for Assange pardon

Campaigners for Julian Assange hope the prime minister can help push Joe Biden to formally pardon the Wikileaks founder before the end of his term.

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Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Journalists won't be prosecuted for receiving classified information under changes to national security laws as transparency advocates call for broader reform.

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Gaza aid demand echoes as ceasefire in Lebanon welcomed

Australians with families in the Middle East have cautiously welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon-based listed terror group Hezbollah.

Podcaster Joe Rogan 'preys on fear': ABC boss warns

Podcaster Joe Rogan 'preys on fear': ABC boss warns

Podcaster Joe Rogan 'preys on fear': ABC boss warns

Podcaster Joe Rogan 'preys on fear': ABC boss warns

Australians have increasingly turned to alternative media sources, but the ABC head claims these content creators plunder the public for 'malevolent' purposes.

Harvey Norman fears Bleak Friday despite sales increase

Harvey Norman fears Bleak Friday despite sales increase

Harvey Norman fears Bleak Friday despite sales increase

Harvey Norman fears Bleak Friday despite sales increase

Harvey Norman says Australian same-store sales were up 3.1 per cent in the four months to October 31, as the retailer headed into a crucial sales period.

Close the climate credibility gap, conservationists say

Close the climate credibility gap, conservationists say

Close the climate credibility gap, conservationists say

Close the climate credibility gap, conservationists say

Approving coal and gas mines is the opposite of climate action, conservationists say, as the federal government insists emissions reduction is on track.

Australia needs an AI law to stop copyright ‘pirates’

Australia needs an AI law to stop copyright ‘pirates’

Australia needs an AI law to stop copyright ‘pirates’

Australia needs an AI law to stop copyright ‘pirates’

Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots from Google, Amazon and OpenAI, need to be regulated by law in Australia, an inquiry recommends.

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Affordability and lifestyle choices continue to drive up property prices in regional Australia, but there are signs the heat is coming out of the market.

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Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia's prison system, advocates say.

Thousands wiped off student debt in pre-Christmas gift

A year after students were slugged with a huge increase to their debts, the government has passed thousands of dollars in relief and teased of further help.

Changing lives: childcare worker pay increase lauded

A wage increase for early childhood educators has been lauded as a first step towards universal childcare that will benefit the sector and Australian families.

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'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.

Survival mode: grim reality of JobSeeker life laid bare

Australians on JobSeeker payments are five times more likely to not be able to afford two or more essential items, a report has found.

East coast swelters through hottest day in years

Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Australians are being challenged to confront systemic racism and the enduring impacts of colonisation in a landmark report from the Human Rights Commission.

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.

PM promises to leave 'nothing on the field' at election

As federal parliament draws to a close for the year, Anthony Albanese remains optimistic Labor will be back in a majority government after the next election.

National push to squeeze out source of tomato virus

A highly transmissible fruit virus that affects tomatoes, capsicums and chillies has triggered a $5 million national eradication response.

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