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Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Disability arts organisations from around Australia fear cuts to the NDIS will destroy career pathways and reduce vital mental health and social supports.

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

Fears political frenzy not facts guiding youth justice

A national inquiry recommends evidence-based standards and a multi-agency safety task force to reduce youth incarceration and address systemic inequalities.

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Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

Dusty achieves million-dollar dream for bush pediatrics

A 12-year old boy has finished a 500km fundraising trek raising money to bring more pediatricians to regional communities just like his hometown.

Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts

Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts

A studio for artists with intellectual disabilities has produced an Archibald finalist but cuts to the NDIS have the arts disability sector worried.

Bed-block warning as emergency wards brace for impact

Bed-block warning as emergency wards brace for impact

The number of patients in hospitals who don't medically need to be there could rise to potentially catastrophic levels, a state health minister has warned.

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care

Independent MPs will back a bill to change the automated decision-making pathways the government uses to determine key health funding.

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Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a 'cultural thing'

Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a 'cultural thing'

Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a 'cultural thing'

Solar exec claims tea bag bribe a 'cultural thing'

A Chinese solar energy businessman hid a $20,000 cash bribe in a gift of tea and offered it to a Commonwealth official, saying it was a "cultural thing".

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.

Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election

Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election

Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election

Contentious work-from-home laws pushed beyond election

A newly-minted premier has delayed the start of work-from-home laws and declared "sensible" changes are in the offing as the Victorian election nears.

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".

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Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow

Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

Fresh hope as treatment cost slashed for rare cancer

Patients suffering a rare form of brain cancer will be able to access a new, targeted treatment at low cost for the first time in two decades.

Pay deal caveat could backfire, principals warn

Victorian public school principals are concerned a proposal to halve staff meeting hours will come back to bite teachers as government pay talks stall.

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Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall

Teachers will strike again as the battle between a union and a state government intensifies over a deal to improve pay and conditions.

Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs

Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.

Historic city proposal for return of Aboriginal land

A looming council vote could be the first step in the return of land to Aboriginal people and the creation of a long-campaigned-for cultural centre.

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

New Prime Minister Andy ‌Burnham will cut taxes on Britons' electricity bills as he attempts to deliver ‌on his promise to ease the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

'We need to be better': Burnham lays out plan as UK PM

Andy Burnham has admitted politicians "need to be better" in his first speech as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Police in India clash with Cockroach party supporters

India's youth-led Cockroach movement has condemned a "brutal crackdown" as police fired tear gas at protesters demanding the education minister’s resignation.

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