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Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate: where are they?

Australia was promised a poet laureate to bust out some rhymes for the nation almost four years ago. So where are they?

Liberals surge in polls as leader signs up for debate

Liberals surge in polls as leader signs up for debate

Liberals surge in polls as leader signs up for debate

Liberals surge in polls as leader signs up for debate

Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson has agreed to a four-way debate ahead of the state election as her party enjoys a bump in support in fresh polling.

Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Pothole promises pile up, but spark state debt concerns

Promises to fix regional roads marked a state election campaign, but have raised further questions over affordability amid spiralling government debt.

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Premier makes a pit stop, rejects business pot shots

Premier makes a pit stop, rejects business pot shots

Labor’s campaign bus has made an unexpected pit stop at McDonald’s during the election trail, as the opposition hit out about the state’s business performance.

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Tax office complaints surge during crack down on debts

Complaints against the tax office have jumped 180 per cent in two years, as relations between business owners and the government sour.

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

Abuse of women MPs 'supercharged' by social media

MPs from across the political divide have paid tribute to Helen Haines as the independent recovers in hospital from an alleged attack outside her office.

'Allegations of allegations': Greens senator speaks out

'Allegations of allegations': Greens senator speaks out

A Greens senator facing a conduct probe has decided not to attend parliament as details surrounding his "leave" spark a public party rift.

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Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

It's been more than two years since The Australian Ballet has performed at its traditional home, and it's finally returning with The Nutcracker.

Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Millions of attempted cyberattacks have followed the disclosure of vulnerabilities in a key programming language as the world scrambles to patch up the problem.

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

'Hard not to be concerned': officials grilled on grants

An inquiry is being held into a government grant scheme amid allegations of pork-barrelling, following a report the program raised serious integrity concerns.

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

Arrest after threats with 'nunchucks' at MP's office

A man has been arrested after a disturbance at a state MP's office, days after an alleged attack on a federal MP raised concerns about politicians' security.

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

Gag claims as $560m grants scheme goes under microscope

The central question for a probe into a closed-shop grants round is who made the calls on $560 million of taxpayer funding for Labor election promises.

Voters hungry for change embrace One Nation

Voters hungry for change embrace One Nation

Voters hungry for change embrace One Nation

Voters hungry for change embrace One Nation

Voters hungry for change gathered at a pub on a city's outskirts to hear from a party leader during a campaign appearance, as the state election race heats up.

Arts community seeks help during cost of living crisis

Arts community seeks help during cost of living crisis

Arts community seeks help during cost of living crisis

Arts community seeks help during cost of living crisis

A national donation day run by the federal arts funding body is back for a second year but will Australians open their wallets during a cost of living crisis?

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Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport

A warning not to travel has been issued for a key aviation hub in the Middle East, as a major military offensive continues to claim lives.

Premier disappointed by COVID grants cover-up

A state's integrity watchdog has found public officials withheld news of $257 million in flawed COVID-19 business grants.

Fort Hood shooter execution to be livestreamed: Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public will be able to watch the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan on December 3.

Officials wash hands of divisive Labor election grants

Senior ministers are facing heat over the project selection process used to determine recipients in a $560 million grant scheme favouring Labor electorates.

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Conflicts of interest most common corruption red flag

Hundreds of recommendations by a state corruption watchdog remain private despite an ongoing push by the agency for more transparency.

Inside billionaire's bargain waterfront arena lease

A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.

'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.

Bus likely faster than longed-for airport rail: expert

More details of the long-awaited Melbourne rail project have been revealed, but an expert says the airport bus will likely remain the faster option.

Labor golf grants earn fresh criticism as hearings loom

A golf club in the prime minister's electorate received several invite-only federal grants before a fresh $6 million to redevelop its clubhouse and grounds.

Doctors to walk out as fears over patients' safety grow

A state's public hospital system will be without thousands of doctors for four hours later this week as they bid to win fairer pay and safer workloads.

'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row

A controversial planning regulation that stopped patrons from picnicking on a grassy inner-city lawn has been overruled by a premier.

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