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War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info

War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info

Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.

Australian shares edge lower ahead of economic readouts

Australian shares edge lower ahead of economic readouts

Australian shares edge lower ahead of economic readouts

Australian shares edge lower ahead of economic readouts

The local share market has finished down 0.4 per cent, with every sector in the red except for utilities.

Welfare to get human touch after robodebt debacle

Welfare to get human touch after robodebt debacle

Welfare to get human touch after robodebt debacle

Welfare to get human touch after robodebt debacle

More than 50 recommendations of the robodebt royal commission will be brought in by the government in a $22 million pledge to improve the welfare system.

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Selectors prepare for life after Lanning ahead of India

Selectors prepare for life after Lanning ahead of India

Australia's selectors are likely to hold off naming a full-time replacement for Meg Lanning when they announce their squad for a multi-format tour of India.

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.

Logging ban can save Australia's iconic mammals: MP

Logging ban can save Australia's iconic mammals: MP

An independent MP is spearheading a push for Australia to wrap up its native forest logging practice, with fears iconic animals will continue being killed.

Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology

Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.

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Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Major ports are almost back to full capacity following a large-scale cyber attack, with attention turning to industrial action threatening further disruptions.

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

The corporate regulator has called on organisations to prioritise cyber security after a survey revealed significant threats to the private data of Australians.

Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event

Major events have been keeping spending elevated, with consumption in retreat throughout a quieter month.

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

ANZ joins this banking season's $7b earnings club

Environmental groups are calling out ANZ's climate commitments while analysts said $7.4 billion in profit was a slight miss to consensus estimates.

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

New laws set to expand national redress scheme access

As parliament marked the fifth anniversary of the apology to child sexual abuse survivors, new laws will expand access to the national redress scheme.

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Hundreds of officers are being deployed to major rallies over the war in Gaza, leading states to foot the bill.

Dozens of refugees released from detention

Dozens of refugees released from detention

Dozens of refugees released from detention

Dozens of refugees released from detention

In the wake of a landmark decision by the High Court, 80 detainees have been released from immigration detention.

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MPs call on parliament to end grant pork barrelling

Independent MP Helen Haines is pushing for stricter reporting regulations and grant criteria in an attempt to end pork barrelling.

Federal Labor faces cost of living backlash from voters

Cost of living is the biggest issue facing Australian voters, despite Labor's reassurances it's providing relief, a poll published by Nine newspapers shows.

A 140km trip for childcare as rural families miss out

A shortage of childcare and early education services across the regions is leaving parents, children and entire communities behind, a national report shows.

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

The federal government needs to spend an extra $1 billion a year to help country councils fix and maintain 680,000km of local roads, a report has urged.

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Back to domestic politics for globetrotting PM

Contentious workplace laws are expected to dominate federal parliament when both houses return for a sitting week.

NRL grand finalists set for early-season clash in 2024

Penrith and Brisbane will not have to wait long for a grand final rematch, with last season's NRL heavyweights set to clash in round three of the 2024 campaign.

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.

Phoenix crush Western United to continue hot ALW form

Wellington Phoenix have crushed Western United 3-1 in the ALW, while Melbourne Victory's 4-0 victory over Newcastle has come at a cost.

Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims

Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.

Flyers end Fire's WNBL streak as Boomers keep rolling

The Southside Flyers have brought Townsville's 17-game winning run to an end as Melbourne and Perth kept their unbeaten starts to the WNBL season alive.

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