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Call for voting reform to end 'preference whispering'

Call for voting reform to end 'preference whispering'

The Victorian government has been urged to move legislation to scrap group voting tickets as they sow distrust in the system.

Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience

Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience

Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience

Calls to expand building code to boost flood resilience

Building codes in flood-prone areas should be expanded to focus on how soon residents could move back in after natural diasters, a hearing has been told.

Reform coming for housing debate's 'forgotten people'

Reform coming for housing debate's 'forgotten people'

Reform coming for housing debate's 'forgotten people'

Reform coming for housing debate's 'forgotten people'

Renters comprise about one-third of households and the NSW government promises they will get better treatment under planned changes.

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'Whack-a-mole' warning for curbing online extremism

'Whack-a-mole' warning for curbing online extremism

Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

A levy on tickets to artists such as Taylor Swift could help the likes of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, whose musicians still have to work other jobs.

Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms

Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms

Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told

With iconic venues such as Brisbane's The Zoo unable to survive, Australia's live music industry needs a national rescue plan, an inquiry has been told.

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Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure

Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure

Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure

Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure

Critical devices from insulin pumps and pacemakers to security cameras and EFTPOS machines could be affected by the 3G shutdown, an inquiry has been told.

Fears of widespread disruption when 3G is switched off

Fears of widespread disruption when 3G is switched off

Fears of widespread disruption when 3G is switched off

Fears of widespread disruption when 3G is switched off

Telcos and the government may not realise the potential extent of disruptions when 3G is switched off, with concerns across health, construction and farming.

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Champion racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse says a controversial plan to offload Sydney's Rosehill racecourse is like putting Bondi Beach up for sale.

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

A senior NSW police officer who downed 23 drinks, crashed his police car and then left the scene before lying about it should be sacked, a watchdog has found.

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

An Indigenous truth-telling body will investigate worksite allegations against the CFMEU as the Victorian government faces calls to launch a royal commission.

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.

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Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.

Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed

Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.

Would you show Facebook your ID? The govt wants to know

A $6.5 million age-assurance technology trial will test whether it can prevent teens accessing social networks and whether adults are willing to use it.

Royal commission to tackle 'scourge' of family violence

SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Sexual and Family Violence has started, aiming to deliver transformative change that protects families.

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Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

Call for crackdown on trackers used to hunt DV victims

Stronger regulations are needed to protect domestic violence victims as offenders increasingly use trackers to intimidate and harass, experts say.

'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

Response by government to tackle Indigenous homelessness and housing disadvantage has been inadequate, a housing minister says.

High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.

Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash

Air crew were warned of the risk of engine failure ahead of a fatal army helicopter crash off the Queensland coast, an inquiry has been told.

Demand for 'extreme' piggery and farm restrictions

An inquiry into Victoria's pork industry has called for the state government to ban sow stalls and make security cameras mandatory at abattoirs and farms.

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told.

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