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Budget blowout 'modest' for Australia's Olympic hosts

Budget blowout 'modest' for Australia's Olympic hosts

The mid-year budget report card has revealed a "modest" budget blowout as one state continues counting down to the 2032 Olympic Games.

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.

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has had his bail conditions varied during a brief mention of his grooming charge in court.

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Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid "grave" concerns over its bottom line.

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked the expenses watchdog to look at changes to entitlements as the travel claims scandal deepens.

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Price gouging ban will drive up costs: supermarkets

Lower grocery bills are being promised with a price gouging ban but supermarket giants and retailers say shoppers will be the ones to bear the brunt of costs.

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

Problem-plagued toll road opens after decade of delays

A long-awaited tunnel project promising to ease congestion in one of Australia's biggest cities has officially opened after cost blowouts and lengthy delays.

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Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit.

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski ‍and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava are among 123 prisoners released by Belarus after talks with the US.

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

President Donald Trump claims Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, but Bangkok is adamant is won't stop fighting until it no longer feels under threat.

Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

The government has defended rule changes made before the federal election amid a growing furore about politicians' taxpayer-funded travel expenses.

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks

Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires.

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

The US military presence in the Caribbean has grown as Donald Trump in recent weeks has discussed potential military intervention in Venezuela.

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Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

President Donald Trump is featured in three of 19 photos shared by the Democrats, who say they are reviewing 95,000 images from Jeffrey ‍Epstein's estate.

Secretive sect fires back at poll interference claims

A pact between the Liberal Party and a secretive Christian church has been denied, although the sect says some members may have co-ordinated their efforts.

'Holding the tide back': doctor's plea for health deal

The federal and state governments are being urged to come together to reach a funding agreement for overwhelmed public hospitals.

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

Racism - and widespread denial of the issue - have been called out as human rights advocates are recognised by their peers.

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Funding deal rejected as elderly languish in hospital

State and territory health ministers have rejected a Commonwealth public hospital funding offer, as an ageing population stretches the system beyond capacity.

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

South Australia has committed $674 million across 10 years to implement recommendations of its Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

'Not a victory': Brittany Higgins bankrupted by ex-boss

Ex-senator Linda Reynolds' bid to have Brittany Higgins bankrupted has succeeded, but the former politician says it's not a victory.

Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge

A High Court challenge filed against Australia's social media ban by a leading platform has been dismissed by a government minister as a "complete crock".

PM seeks advice on perks as furore builds over claims

Anthony Albanese has asked the parliamentary expenses watchdog for advice on travel entitlements as the opposition ramps up calls for a minister to resign.

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