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Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

A pay rise for parliamentarians has drawn a rebuke from the premier who says the figure should be in line with public service hikes and community expectations.

Coal 'crisis': hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed

Coal 'crisis': hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed

Coal 'crisis': hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed

Coal 'crisis': hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed

A mining giant has been labelled "un-Australian" by a state government for cutting hundreds of jobs and mothballing one of its oldest sites.

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

The head of an agency overseeing working with children checks has been fired after "inept" handling of complaints and a "toxic" workplace.

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Not a millionaire? You can rent a masterpiece instead

Not a millionaire? You can rent a masterpiece instead

A government leasing program for Australian art that has amassed a collection worth $47 million is marking 45 years of lending out works.

Premier cops questions over dumping of health official

Premier cops questions over dumping of health official

A dispute over the appointment of a top health official has led to a corruption watchdog being asked to investigate a state premier and his cabinet.

Transparency tax: freedom of information fee pilloried

Transparency tax: freedom of information fee pilloried

A proposal to impose a fee on Australians seeking access to Commonwealth documents has landed like a lead balloon as it's criticised for blocking transparency.

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

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Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Police will be able to issue immediate 12-month protections to alleged domestic violence victims after legislation passed state parliament.

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people.

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Youngest senator describes battle with depression

Australia's youngest senator celebrated her 21st birthday on election night, and has laid bare her journey to the nation's federal parliament.

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

Call for campaign to tackle TikTok birth control myths

A rise in birth control misinformation on social media platforms has prompted experts to call for a national contraceptive awareness campaign.

Fresh plea to curb e-bike injuries amid safety fears

Fresh plea to curb e-bike injuries amid safety fears

Fresh plea to curb e-bike injuries amid safety fears

Fresh plea to curb e-bike injuries amid safety fears

Laws relating to e-bikes must be urgently tightened to avoid further deaths and injuries, the bicycle industry says, amid fears around riders' non-compliance.

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Firefighters have kicked down the wages door, winning a large pay bump after their work was noted for being "significantly undervalued".

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Labor risks Green light to govern in power grab twist

The Greens are warning state Labor leader Dean Winter not to take for granted their support in a motion to wrest control of the government.

Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others

Ghana’s government says a helicopter crash has killed eight people including the nation’s defence and environment ministers.

'This is the moment': teachers strike over wage deal

Thousands of educators have walked off the job, shutting down a city CBD as they marched on parliament, as union officials flag more action.

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.

Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are bickering face-to-face over the cost of the building renovations.

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

A failure to release federal government documents despite Labor's pledge to be more transparent has been slammed, fuelling questions about what's being hidden.

Upper house pushing Labor on 'secret' gambling ads plan

The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress.

Parliament returns with a flurry of pomp and ceremony

MPs and senators have been sworn in as the 48th parliament gets under way with Labor beginning its second consecutive term in power with an expanded majority.

Judge's ire as 'glacial' cattle export lawsuit plods on

A judge has slammed lawyers involved in a class action over live cattle exports to Indonesia, which has had little movement despite launching over a decade ago.

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