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South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

South Africa's cabinet includes ex-opposition leader

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced cabinet positions for South Africa's unity government.

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears while revealing the manifesto of a teen terror suspect allegedly included threats towards his family.

Long wait for aged-care bed, NDIS places clog hospitals

Long wait for aged-care bed, NDIS places clog hospitals

Long wait for aged-care bed, NDIS places clog hospitals

Long wait for aged-care bed, NDIS places clog hospitals

A chronic shortage in NDIS and aged-care placements is crippling the NSW hospital system, the state's health minister says.

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Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Drug reform pressure mounts as states act on deaths

Calls for NSW drug-policy changes and a long-promised summit with a focus on harm-minimisation have been prompted by changes in other states.

Pill testing trial to launch in Victoria

Pill testing trial to launch in Victoria

Victoria's premier has announced a pill testing trial will take place in the state in a step away from her predecessor Daniel Andrews' stance on the issue.

State flood response receives multi-millions boost

State flood response receives multi-millions boost

What is being billed as NSW's largest ongoing commitment to flood preparedness and infrastructure will support residents in Sydney's disaster-prone northwest.

Time to learn from $1.2bn pandemic tutoring failure

Time to learn from $1.2bn pandemic tutoring failure

A Victorian government tutoring program that cost taxpayers $1.2 billion did not significantly improve students’ learning, an audit has found.

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South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.

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Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8

The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision

Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.

Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost

Family and domestic violence is rising in Queensland where the state government is directing millions of extra dollars towards frontline response and support.

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.

Treaty negotiations shouldn't delay other promises

A treaty won't "magically" solve issues facing the Aboriginal community and shouldn't be cited as a reason to delay initiatives, a commission has been told.

Discussions ongoing to reduce airport train travel cost

Discussions to reduce fares on privately-operated trains to Brisbane airport are underway but won't drop to 50c during a public transport trial in Queensland.

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