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'Extinction risk': federal backing for feral horse cull

'Extinction risk': federal backing for feral horse cull

A federal inquiry says NSW must allow the aerial culling of brumbies in the Australian Alps, saying they pose an immediate extinction risk for native species.

Newcrest shareholders approve Newmont takeover

Newcrest shareholders approve Newmont takeover

Newcrest shareholders approve Newmont takeover

Newcrest shareholders approve Newmont takeover

Shareholders in Australia's biggest goldminer have approved its acquisition by the world's biggest goldminer.

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.

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Dutton criticised over 'divisive' deportation calls

Dutton criticised over 'divisive' deportation calls

Experts say Peter Dutton's call to deport pro-Palestinian protesters on temporary visas will be distressing for refugees regardless of their visa status.

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has unveiled a security overhaul following a May attack on a frontline welfare staffer.

Flights set to rescue Australians from war-torn Israel

Flights set to rescue Australians from war-torn Israel

The situation for Australians trapped in Gaza is worsening as hundreds of citizens prepare to board repatriation flights out of Israel.

'65,000-year setback': elder begs for Australian unity

'65,000-year setback': elder begs for Australian unity

'Yes' campaigners are making their final pitch to voters before the Indigenous voice referendum, asking for a chance to improve the lives of their people.

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Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails

The High Court has not accepted a last-minute writ issued by an Indigenous activist to stop the voice referendum from going ahead.

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

On the eve of the referendum on a First Nations voice to parliament, two respected Indigenous legal experts have prosecuted their arguments for 'yes'.

King honours Australians for breakthrough invention

King honours Australians for breakthrough invention

King honours Australians for breakthrough invention

King honours Australians for breakthrough invention

King Charles III has given the world's most prestigious engineering prize to a group of Australians whose invention has helped slash solar energy costs.

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Changing weather conditions are creating the atmospheric ingredients for more hail-prone days and larger hailstones over Australia's most populous areas.

Aust shares close a smidge higher to extend win streak

Aust shares close a smidge higher to extend win streak

Aust shares close a smidge higher to extend win streak

Aust shares close a smidge higher to extend win streak

The local share market has technically extended its winning streak to six days, with seven of the ASX's 11 sectors finishing in the green.

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths

Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.

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Looming job market slowdown to hit young workers hard

The strength of the jobs market has been puzzling economists although a number of indicators are signalling a weaker trend to come.

Independent MP pushes for action on robodebt repairs

MP Kate Chaney will push for a parliamentary committee to be established to ensure recommendations from the robodebt royal commission are delivered.

'Totally unacceptable': PwC boss sorry for tax scandal

The new head of PwC Australia has apologised at a Senate hearing for the firm's role in passing on confidential Treasury information to private sector clients.

Grandkids urged to help teach seniors their cyber ABCs

Federal police have shared cyber security tips, encouraging the younger generation to help their less digitally savvy grandparents.

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No appetite to expand credit ban to online lotteries

A parliamentary inquiry has not recommended expanding a ban on using credit cards for online gambling to include lottery-style games.

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

After years of working for Cheng Lei's release from a Chinese prison, the foreign minister has detailed the journalist's emotional return to Australia.

Police on high alert to anti-Semitism as man charged

Security is being bolstered around synagogues and Jewish schools as tensions rise at rallies and vigils sparked by conflict in the Middle East.

PwC spin-off given go-ahead for government contracts

Scyne Advisory, the spin-off company of PwC's government consultancy arm, has been allowed to work on public sector projects following a department probe.

PM confident of delivering on urgent care clinics

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told a nursing conference the government will exceed its target for urgent care clinics

Study opens door on negative health aspects of renting

People who rent a home age quicker than those who own their own house, with the negative health impact worse than being unemployed, a study has found.

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