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Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

Long-awaited probe into dumped Biennale artists lands

After Australia's Venice Biennale picks were controversially dropped, Creative Australia promised a review. Four months later, it's complete.

Youth circus sticks the landing to run Circus Oz centre

Youth circus sticks the landing to run Circus Oz centre

Youth circus sticks the landing to run Circus Oz centre

Youth circus sticks the landing to run Circus Oz centre

The Flying Fruit Fly Circus will take over a state of the art government-owned training facility, that was originally built for Circus Oz.

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

The use of spit hoods has been defended by a crime-troubled territory's chief minister, amid a soaring number of complaints about police to the ombudsman.

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Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil

Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil

Ousted federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer will attempt a return to politics as embattled state premier Jeremy Rockliff prepares to call an early election.

ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

Despite recent resistance, the man who came up with the term "ESG" says it has largely done its job to shift attitudes among asset owners to better manage risk.

Musk leaves Trump administration after bill criticism

Musk leaves Trump administration after bill criticism

Elon Musk's work in Washington is over after announcing he is leaving the Trump administration following a tumultuous efficiency drive across US agencies.

'Hannah's smiling down on us': landmark laws begin

'Hannah's smiling down on us': landmark laws begin

Five years after a horrific attack, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland in a "bittersweet" day for a murdered mother's parents.

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MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition

MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition

MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition

MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition

Liberals and Nationals are being told to focus on applying the blowtorch to Labor rather than letting infighting take hold after their political marriage ended.

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Penny Wong has joined a host of foreign ministers calling on Israel to allow full humanitarian aid including food and medicine into the besieged Gaza Strip.

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

The ongoing mass incarceration of youth offenders in a crime-ridden territory will only fuel repeat offending, the opposition says.

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

One of Labor's most senior women has been shifted out of a key portfolio as the prime minister shakes up his cabinet after a landslide election win.

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat

MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund

The Future Fund has outperformed the broader market and its own target but its managers warn market uncertainty could lift bond yields and reignite inflation.

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Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper’s death

Floral tributes have been placed outside a supermarket where a beloved store owner was stabbed to death after confronting a man allegedly shoplifting.

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

A ten-year cultural strategy will bring blockbuster shows to the Art Gallery of South Australia and an extra $80 million in funding for the state's arts sector.

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.

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Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub

Protests against the dumping of Australia's art team for the Venice Biennale continue, with hundreds of artists and curators demanding government action.

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

The rise of a pro-business and mining-friendly party in Greenland’s election has sparked hope for a stalled Australian rare earth minerals project.

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

Australians were bombarded with millions of spam texts from a major telco that didn't allow them to unsubscribe without providing personal information.

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.

Venice Biennale team wants apology as supporters rally

The artist and curator dumped from their Venice Biennale commission have called for Creative Australia to explain and apologise, as their supporters rally.

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.

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