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Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.

Better but 'not perfect' tax reform wins expert support

Better but 'not perfect' tax reform wins expert support

Better but 'not perfect' tax reform wins expert support

Better but 'not perfect' tax reform wins expert support

Senators are being told to drown out the cries of vested interests and pass tax changes some economists say will make the economy fairer for working people.

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Britain to ban under 16s from social media

Britain to ban under 16s from social media

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

Archibald prize-winning artist Richard Lewer is taking up a residency at the Abbotsford Convent, a much-loved arts space that recently lost government funding.

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Cloud forms again over unique smelter and 200 jobs

Difficulties during negotiations have put the future of Australia's only manganese smelter, which is in administration, and hundreds of jobs in doubt.

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Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors

An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.

'Not a lot': treasurer defends $53 billion debt burden

'Not a lot': treasurer defends $53 billion debt burden

'Not a lot': treasurer defends $53 billion debt burden

'Not a lot': treasurer defends $53 billion debt burden

A state debt of $53 billion is "not a lot", according to a treasurer pointing to a ratings agency's praise for the government's solid financial management.

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped.

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

Fast track for globally important rare earths project

An outback rare earths mine and processing plant will be fast-tracked through government approvals as China's dominance in the sector is challenged.

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Up to $3000 will be reimbursed to Australians who lose money through simple scam operations in order to lower the cost of investigations.

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Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to become trade envoy

The UK government has released documents on ‌the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying ‌it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.

UK faces weeks of uncertainty over PM Starmer's future

Embattled British leader Keir Starmer faces open rebellion in his party, but a popular leadership rival remains a way off being in a position to challenge him.

Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

The federal budget has carved out $10 million to tackle 'termites of the sea', as the Australian National Maritime Museum grapples with shipworms.

UK minister quits and calls for contest to oust Starmer

A British senior minister has resigned from cabinet, paving the way for a leadership challenge and plunging Keir Starmer’s prime ministership into crisis.

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Rival's threat to Starmer overshadows King's Speech

Any hopes Prime Minister Keir Starmer had that the King's Speech would help him move on from his leadership woes, they were dashed by a colleague's shock move.

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told ministers he has no intention to resign and is getting on with governing amid calls in his party for him to go.

State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives

A heated political row over integrity and conflicts of interest has erupted into a slanging match about MPs’ private lives in a state parliament.

'Blood on his hands': unions on prison contract renewal

Unions have accused a premier of betraying prison staff by renewing a private contract at a facility they claim is plagued by violence, understaffing and drugs.

Lenders told to 'support customers' facing hard times

Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn.

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

Long road to Venice: Australia's entry finally on show

Australia's Venice Biennale entry is on display, more than a year after the artist and curator were ditched from the job, sparking a raging controversy.

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