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State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives

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

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

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

'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 told to 'support customers' facing hard times

Lenders told to 'support customers' facing hard times

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.

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

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

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.

Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget

Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget

Business and economic leaders are warning against an election-year spendathon as a state treasurer prepares to hand down her second budget.

Beijing revival: destroyed art becomes art again

Beijing revival: destroyed art becomes art again

In 1995, a Beijing art collective voted to destroy its own work. Now its radical conceptual output has been recreated in Australia.

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'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?

As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz hangs in the balance with its latest show

Circus Oz premieres the comedy festival show Here, There and Everywhere, with the influential company now run by volunteers determined to keep it alive.

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre

After a life-changing experience seeing Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a Queenslander has found herself on stage for the first big production at Glasshouse Theatre.

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

Minister handed 'super portfolio' after election gaffe

Minister handed 'super portfolio' after election gaffe

Minister handed 'super portfolio' after election gaffe

Minister handed 'super portfolio' after election gaffe

A new-look cabinet has been unveiled by a state government following a thumping election win with a reprimanded minister receiving a "super portfolio".

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Need cash for the arts? Try donor finance, inquiry told

Australia's cash-strapped arts sector could be helped by repayable loans from private donors, an inquiry has been told.

Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

An inner-city mayor accused of assault says he will fight the claims with "heaps of witnesses" at a contested hearing.

Premier's offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle.

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Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.

Days from closure, artists raise a glass to design shop

Artists are marking the imminent closure of the Australian Design Centre's object shop. The centre as a whole is shutting down after losing government funding.

Reynolds, govt set for mediation over Higgins payout

Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds is suing the Commonwealth over the handling of a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins in 2022.

Woman tells of ex prince Andrew massage in Epstein file

A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.

Racism inquiry urged to produce 'results, not rhetoric'

A parliamentary inquiry to address racism must drive action, not diagnose the already well-known problems facing First Nations people, advocates say.

'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims

A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says.

Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Crossbenchers are demanding more accountability and transparency as important reports into significant issues of concern gather dust on ministers' desks.

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