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Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed'

The federal government will spend an additional $115 million to boost residential aged care capacity in selected hotspots across the nation.

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

Star casinos case: appeal decision a long way off

The outcome may not pass the pub test but the outgoing head of the corporate regulator says it was justified in taking on the Star casinos case.

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Outlawing a radical Islamist group pushing "appalling" ideologies does nothing to address the issue of extremist beliefs held by members, experts say.

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Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

Troubled smelter faces shutdown move by regulator

The national corporate regulator has moved to wind up a major smelter over failures to lodge annual financial reports.

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

Senator defends travel claim during defamation case

The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.

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Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Gender equality 'crossroads' shows growing friction

Australia is at a critical juncture on gender equality, with many believing efforts have gone far enough while analysis shows there's still work to be done.

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

Warning to boards as ex-Star boss raked over the coals

A court's reprimand of Star casino's management for failing to avoid likely criminal and financial risks has put corporate boards across the nation on notice.

'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

'Galling': Aussies set to pass up another gas windfall

War in the Middle East could drive energy prices towards record highs, but a failure to fix gas taxes means Australians will miss out on their share of profits.

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Wavering households ease urgency for more rate hikes

Economic data released this week will leave the Reserve Bank a little less concerned about underlying momentum in consumer demand, an economist says.

Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown

Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown

Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown

Australian shares bounce on talk of Iran war slowdown

Hopes of potential de-escalation in the Middle East and US assurances around crude supply have supported a lift in equities, despite a fresh wave of attacks.

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

'Unethical' culture as ex-Star boss breaches duties

Star's ex-boss knew of potential criminal links to lucrative overseas junkets in casinos but failed to promptly inform the casino's board, a judge has said.

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

Hundreds more Aussies flee 'volatile' Middle East

A second Australia-bound flight has left Dubai with hundreds of citizens on board as tens of thousands more remain stuck in the Middle East.

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Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

A parliamentary inquiry to address racism must drive action, not diagnose the already well-known problems facing First Nations people, advocates say.

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

Canada's call for Australia to exploit 'rare power'

The Canadian prime minister has made a direct pitch to Australian leaders to help his nation and other "middle powers" counter superpowers' coercive influence.

Airport infrastructure boom could sting travellers

The competition watchdog warns $20 billion worth of airport infrastructure projects could be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airfares.

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Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

The government has backed down on its attempt to reform freedom of information laws after staunch opposition from across parliament and civil society.

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Australia’s social cohesion is under strain, with online outrage, falling trust and rising political violence posing growing security risks, a report warns.

Not migrants: research pinpoints housing crisis culprit

Cutting migration is often touted as the solution to improving Australia's housing crisis but researchers say there are more effective ways to fix the problem.

Australia, Canada can 'set the agenda' on global peace

Australia might not be a major global player but is well-placed to help restore order in a tumultuous world, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says.

'Completely separate': CFMEU probe's crime link slammed

An inquiry into corruption in a state's construction industry has publicly targeted a company it claims is linked to underworld figure Mick Gatto.

Tributes flow after final call for king of one-liners

A renowned broadcaster, famous for having a one-liner ready to go, and whose voice became an integral part of the Australian sporting lexicon, has died aged 76.

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