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Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

South Australia is reaping the benefits of growth in jobs and investment, with a budget review predicting four future surpluses.

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Two former MPs are challenging laws capping how much money they can receive and spend on a federal election, saying they unfairly advantage major parties.

Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Budgets blow out as health and interest payments boom

Worsening budget sustainability has been confirmed by an independent parliamentary report that forecasts overall government debt to continue swelling.

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Threats and profanity as builder collapse boiled over

Threats and profanity as builder collapse boiled over

Staff and home owners were at each other's throats as a state insurance scheme struggled with "unprecedented" demand after a construction giant went bust.

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Donation law shake-up to skirt High Court challenge

Minor parties and independents will be able to draw down campaign funds from nominated bodies after a constitutional challenge on state political donation laws.

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Deposed state Liberal leader Brad Battin has licked his wounds and accepted a spot in shadow cabinet as the clock ticks down to the next election.

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

'Russian roulette': anti-train surfing ramps installed

After a spike in train surfing incidents and resulting serious injuries, a state government is installing 'nose cone' attachment to trains to try and stop it.

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Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

Govt, opposition unite to sledge $96m BOM website

The near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, rather than the $4 million it originally claimed.

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Labor warned against being gun-shy after voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor government should pursue instead of being static and playing it safe.

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

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Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Aboriginal art sales are going gangbusters, but a gallery to showcase the art movement could become an office block instead.

US airlines cancel 1200 flights as shutdown continues

Flight cancellations and delays have continued despite the US Senate passing a bill to end the longest government shutdown.

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Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

An arts donations day run by Creative Australia has raised $2 million, but the cost to taxpayers may well exceed the amount provided by private donors.

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

A western Sydney council has hit back at the decision to move a concert that's long been a key attraction of the city's arts festival.

Government urged to end MND funding age gap

Patients diagnosed with a devastating neurological condition face discrimination that costs them $200,000 in support, sparking calls to end an age cap.

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.

'Not a luxury': cheaper contraception offers choice

A contraceptive option will soon be far cheaper to buy after it is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, alongside increased bulk billing for IUDs.

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