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Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan

Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan

Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.

Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect'

A national site of recognition to thalidomide survivors and their families has been unveiled in Canberra, following a formal government apology.

Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X

Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X

Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X

Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X

Anti-Semitic posts and extreme misinformation have been appearing on social media platform X - alongside ads from Australian companies.

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Money for Aussie minerals on the conveyor belt

Money for Aussie minerals on the conveyor belt

The rollout of a multi-billion investment fund to boost onshore manufacturing will aim to make Australia less reliant on Chinese supply chains.

Australia to get its first anti-slavery commissioner

Australia to get its first anti-slavery commissioner

New laws have been introduced to appoint Australia's first anti-slavery commissioner to tackle issues like sex trafficking and exploitation.

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

The federal government will examine sectors on the scam frontline as it hopes to stop Australians falling victim to financial crimes.

Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house

Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house

New laws banning public displays of Nazi symbols have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

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New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape

Defence Minister Richard Marles is moving to strip the need for export permits for military technology to the US and UK in a bid to streamline collaboration.

Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action

Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action

Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action

Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action

The names of all women known to be killed in domestic violence incident were read out in parliament, as MPs called the issue a national crisis.

Chalmers open to talks with states on GST

Chalmers open to talks with states on GST

Chalmers open to talks with states on GST

Chalmers open to talks with states on GST

Ahead of a treasurers' meeting, Jim Chalmers says he will work with the states to ensure they get a fair share of goods and services tax revenue.

Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon

Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon

Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon

Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon

Australians may be able to buy cannabis pain relief without a prescription in about 12 months with final clinical trials underway for a dissolvable tablet.

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

Call to join forces as China sets pace on clean energy

China's massive shift in investment to meet and perhaps beat clean energy and emissions reduction targets could spur Australia towards cooperation not conflict.

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life

A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews, he feels held back from fully adjusting.

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Australia set to face heat at COP28 climate summit

World leaders will convene for major climate talks with Australia under pressure to show it is doing everything it can to lower emissions.

Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows

An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.

Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics

Swimming has dominated the Australian Institute of Sport annual awards, winning nearly half the categories as it builds to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Flood rescues as Australia's east gets soaked by storms

Emergency crews have rescued two people from a car and others from a home on the NSW south coast, with flooding in Queensland and Victoria.

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'Money in the bank': manufacturing fund ready to invest

Labor's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has agreed on its investment mandate and is ready to begin building its bankroll.

Laws stripping terrorists' citizenship pass lower house

New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.

Navy clash, detained Aussie raised with Chinese envoy

A Chinese delegation, including a top diplomat, has held meetings with Australian parliamentary leaders after a public stoush over a naval incident.

Reserve Bank board shake up outlined in new laws

The federal treasurer has introduced legislation that will underpin the biggest set of reforms at the Reserve Bank in decades.

Australian shares warm up as inflation loses more heat

The local share market finished 0.3 per higher after October's inflation readout came in cooler than expected.

Easing inflation takes heat off interest rate rises

Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.

BHP nickel mine to trial 'air-to-rock' carbon trap

In a world-first pilot project, technology will be used to turn greenhouse gas emissions into rock at an Australian nickel mine.

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