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Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Parliament pays tribute to 'exemplary' police constable

Federal parliament has honoured a police officer killed after he was allegedly run over and dragged under the vehicle of a man he was trying to arrest.

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

More support for refugees desperate to find inner peace

Refugees who flee conflict and war before developing complex trauma are being offered more mental health support from the Australian government.

Forrests donate $5b in shares to philanthropic group

Forrests donate $5b in shares to philanthropic group

Forrests donate $5b in shares to philanthropic group

Forrests donate $5b in shares to philanthropic group

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola have donated nearly $5 billion worth of Fortescue shares to their philanthropic foundation Minderoo.

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Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns

After a string of data breaches, Australians have listed cyber attacks from other countries as their most pressing international affairs concern.

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes

The federal government is launching a new framework to cut red tape and help traumatised disaster survivors access long-term mental health care .

Spam mail crackdown continues with $1 million fine

Spam mail crackdown continues with $1 million fine

A mechanic company which sent nearly two million texts and emails that failed to meet spam law requirements has been slapped with a $1 million fine.

Aust shares hit nine-week high after dovish RBA minutes

Aust shares hit nine-week high after dovish RBA minutes

Australian shares closed up nearly 0.9 per cent, reaching their highest level since April while the local currency plunged after the release of the RBA minutes.

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Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Voice advocates ready for real discussion with Aussies

Discussions about an Indigenous voice to parliament are up to campaigners and regular Australians as politicians are urged to step back from the debate.

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on

The mercury has dipped across Australia and the freezing temperatures are set to continue, bringing a much-needed dusting of snow to alpine resort areas.

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty

The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

Yunupingu's last case could be headed to High Court

The Commonwealth is seeking leave from the High Court to appeal a Federal Court decision that potentially paved the way for compensation to the Gumatj clan.

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Lack of household emergency plan puts millions at risk

Australian households are being urged to prepare for wild weather and emergencies after a survey found more than 12 million people do not have a plan.

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin retiring from Qld Ballet

Li Cunxin, the acclaimed ballet dancer and author of Mao’s Last Dancer, is retiring as artistic director of Queensland Ballet following ill health.

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Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis

Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.

Woodside to proceed with $10.6b oil project off Mexico

Woodside Energy is moving forward with a $10.6 billion plan to develop the Trion oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing criticism from climate activists.

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

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'No involvement': Liberal MP responds to wife's funding

Federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch has rebuffed questions around the awarding of an Indigenous teaching grant to his wife, saying he had nothing to do with it.

Minister seeks briefing on ABC decision to cut jobs

Following an announcement that the ABC will cut up to 120 jobs, the communications minister is seeking a briefing from the organisation over the decision.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Essendon legend Michael Long to walk in voice support

Nearly 20 years after the initial Long Walk, Michael Long is reprising his Melbourne to Canberra trip in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Critical minerals plan 'sets a floor, not a ceiling'

More than a quarter of a million new jobs could be up for grabs if Australia can supply factory-ready materials for the world's electric cars and clean energy.

Tale of new Australia in Miles Franklin shortlist debut

First-time author Kgshak Akec has made the Miles Franklin shortlist with a "novel of national significance" grounded in her own experience as a new Australian.

No country for stateless men held in detention centres

With no country to call their own, stateless people have to jump over many legal hurdles to prove they are refugees, often staying years on end in detention.

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