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Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has defended her handling of a protest where community tensions boiled over on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split

Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures

An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.

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Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Divisive workplace reform to face split in parliament

Federal parliament will debate workplace reforms, the Murray-Darling Basin plan, judicial immunity and propose an inquiry into menopause.

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

NSW 'looking at all options' to end flood plain housing

More planned developments could be scraped in NSW after a state government report found there was a risk to residents' lives in flood plain areas.

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

Inquiry to examine wide-ranging impacts of menopause

The Senate will next week agree to set up an inquiry into menopause after a request from the Greens.

NSW not shifting goalposts on emissions, minister says

NSW not shifting goalposts on emissions, minister says

The NSW environment minister is unable to say how long Australia's largest coal-fired power station will stay open but wants more done to reduce emissions.

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Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

A program aimed at de-escalating police incidents involving people in mental crisis needs reform, the NSW mental health minister concedes.

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

Young Aboriginal voices key to improving outcomes

A Victorian commissioner says governments and organisations need to listen to the experiences of Indigenous young people if they want to improve their lives.

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed.

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Workplace bill won't force workers off casual contracts

Casual workers will not be forced off their contracts if the government's workplace reforms pass after hospitality bodies secured an amendment to the bill.

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

The widow of a former palliative care patient wants the service better funding amid a political mud fight over whether a record spend is enough.

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.

'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

'No surprise': 10k lessons missed daily in NSW schools

The NSW education minister has been accused of relying solely on a pay rise to help with the recruitment of teachers amid persistent staff shortages.

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Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

New laws have been introduced to federal parliament expanding the length of paid parental leave for families.

Climate and security on agenda for Albanese-Biden talks

US President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House next week, with global security, climate and jobs high on the agenda.

'Confronting' disability findings to be tackled quickly

The federal government has vowed to act in a practical way on the findings and recommendations from the disability royal commission.

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

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Watchdog eyes airlines to ensure cheaper tickets

Measures are being put in place to ensure Australian travellers are getting the best bang for their buck with the consumer watchdog set upon the airline sector.

Murray-Darling Basin plan changes pass lower house

Contentious changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the House of Representatives, despite concern over water buybacks.

Families to get six months of paid parental leave

Parents will soon be able to share up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave in a move to provide greater flexibility for families.

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

It will be a crime to strangle a person without killing them, under Victorian laws to stamp out the scourge of domestic violence.

Trade sanctions against Russia extended for two years

Goods from Russia or Belarus entering Australia will be slapped with extra trade sanctions for two more years due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

The maximum amount pensioners can earn through work without their payments being lowered will be increased by $4000 from next year.

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.

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