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'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

A plan to increase tax on large super balances has been overhauled, with Labor saying they took feedback on its original plan seriously.

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual

The PM's office is briefed all the time on a range of issues, says Anthony Albanese after a hearing was told of conversations over a plan to tax super balances.

Para ski great plots return for 2026 Winter Games

Para ski great plots return for 2026 Winter Games

Para ski great plots return for 2026 Winter Games

Para ski great plots return for 2026 Winter Games

Michael Milton has climbed mountains but the alpine skiing great's next challenge looms large as he looks to compete at his sixth Winter Paralympics.

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'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

'Fight Labor': Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation

Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Telco execs, the communications minister, government bureaucrats and the opposition leader will face tough questions when federal parliament returns.

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

The fatal shooting of three on-duty officers in recent months has added heightened significance and solemnity to National Police Remembrance Day.

Can't afford a shower: fears over aged care reforms

Can't afford a shower: fears over aged care reforms

A major overhaul of aged care, billed to make the sector more sustainable, could lead to residents skipping showers because of the cost.

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Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Experts are calling on the government to urgently invest in its own firefighting aircraft as the planes are increasingly used to fight blazes overseas.

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL

Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

'Built something special': Raiders rue lost opportunity

An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

Sharks strike biggest blow yet in quest for NRL respect

After years seemingly making up the numbers in finals, Cronulla have sent an almighty warning they are here to make an impact on the premiership race.

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth

Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

Cronulla centre KL Iro needs no introduction to the man he'll be marking when Canberra host the Sharks for their NRL semi-final.

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule

Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.

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Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts

Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University.

Raider's unfinished business ahead of Canberra swansong

Approaching the end of an eye-catching stint in Canberra, Jamal Fogarty's mind drifts back to the key goal he set upon joining the NRL team for the 2022 season.

'Thought that was me': Papalii's ankle fears revealed

Ahead of a sudden-death clash with Cronulla, Raiders star Josh Papalii reveals he was ready to hang up the boots after fearing he broke his ankle in training.

Raiders right to be hurting after 94-min epic: Stuart

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no doubts his young side will be able to recover for a do-or-die semi-final against Cronulla after a crushing defeat to Brisbane.

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Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory.

Canberra given six days to back up from epic

The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane.

Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership.

Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Georgia Garnett kicked three crucial goals as GWS posted their first AFLW victory in 378 days by storming past the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.

Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Veteran prop Josh Papalii faces a crucial training test if he is to overcome an ankle injury to play in Canberra's qualifying final against Brisbane.

Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.

Senator urges Bishop to resign from ANU post

An independent senator has added his voice to the chorus of calls for Julie Bishop to quit her post as ANU chancellor.

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