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Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

Push to flush drug decriminalisation is dead on arrival

The federal Liberals are pushing to overturn ACT drug decriminalisation laws after claiming they would be a Canberra "tourism attraction''.

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

Farmers push back over Murray-Darling Basin uncertainty

The environment minister is working to garner support for Murray-Darling Basin plan changes, but is experiencing pushback from farmers over water buybacks.

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Show us the money, as rural health on life support

Rural Australia is the engine room of the national economy, but little profit is returned for crucial services like healthcare, a conference has been told.

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Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

Time for a 'line in the sand' on Afghanistan war crimes

A parliamentary committee says Australia should draw a line in the sand over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, or risk poor mental health.

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

Stronger protections for Australians with disabilities

New reforms will be aimed at protecting the rights of Australians living with disabilities, on the eve of the closure of the disability royal commission.

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

Hard to stomach as social media targets troubled teens

TikTok algorithms are feeding teenagers harmful content when they don't even want it, new research shows.

Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for 'yes'

Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for 'yes'

As part of a national action, artists are launching Music for the Voice this weekend in support of the 'yes' campaign in the voice referendum.

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It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

It's our time: country Australia stares down challenges

A national summit in Canberra has been told innovative community-led solutions will lead the bush to a prosperous future.

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

Crackdown on defence personnel spilling secrets

New laws will require former soldiers and defence staff to get approval before working for a foreign government or military in a bid to boost national security.

Melbourne road named Australia's most dangerous

Melbourne road named Australia's most dangerous

Melbourne road named Australia's most dangerous

Melbourne road named Australia's most dangerous

A Melbourne road has come out on top of a list of Australia's most dangerous crash hotspots for the sixth year running.

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Requiring landlords to install efficient heaters and ceiling insulation could keep renters healthy and homes free of mould, a tenant organisation recommends.

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

The World Heritage Committee has confirmed it won't yet list the Great Barrier Reef as in-danger but Australia's guardianship remains under close scrutiny.

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

Voice an opportunity to help federal budget: Liberal MP

An Indigenous voice to parliament can give First Nations people a chance to contribute economically, former shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser says.

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

A teary former foreign minister Marise Payne has spoken of the plight of Afghan women as she reflected on her 26 years in politics.

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Housing fund to pass as fight for renter rights goes on

A $10 billion fund that will be used to build thousands of social and affordable homes is set to become a reality after garnering support from the Greens.

Australian shares drop ahead of US inflation readout

The share market has closed 0.74 per cent lower as traders await another key US inflation report that will likely influence the direction of interest rates.

Labor reluctant to slice and dice workplace law changes

The opposition is challenging Labor to pass non-controversial parts of its proposed workplace laws by splitting the bill so workers are better off by Christmas.

Qantas workers eye compensation after High Court case

Sacked Qantas workers will be aiming for compensation after the High Court found the airline's decision to outsource their jobs was illegal.

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'Yes' campaign leader calls in lawyers after Insta post

Indigenous leader Marcia Langton says Peter Dutton must remove a post accusing her of branding voice 'no' voters as racist and stupid because it's a lie.

Consumers in pain but find Matildas and movie money

An influx of university students, Matildas fever and surging petrol prices have kept consumer spending expanding even as household budgets take a hammering.

Defence 'going through motions' on veteran suicides

Australia's defence leaders have been accused of failing to sufficiently respond to an unfolding "national crisis" of veteran suicides.

Embracing 'natural capital' can give farmers extra edge

Tapping into the natural capital of agricultural properties - water, soil, air, plants and other resources - can reap significant economic benefits for farmers.

Strategy urged to deal with climate security threat

A group of former defence and security officials say the nation needs a strategy to deal with the potential conflict and social pressure from climate change.

Lawyers snap up millions from toxic foam settlement

Landowners affected by toxic firefighting foam will receive around 60 per cent of a $132.7 million settlement after legal fees and other costs are deducted.

Rural Australians urged to back the voice to parliament

Regional Australians may recognise their own concerns about health, education and housing equity in the voice debate, a youth advocate says.

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