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Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Nigel Farage has beaten comic candidate Count Binface, retaining a seat in UK parliament he quit to trigger a by-election that's been dismissed as a stunt.

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors.

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Social media conglomerates have been asked about their failure to comply with Australia’s social media ban and been unable to answer a particular question.

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'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has promised to fight any move to strip his state of its lucrative GST deal, saying changes could cost it billions.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

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'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Australians have installed more than 500,000 household batteries in a move experts say will keep putting downward pressure on power bills.

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

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Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

The prime minister insists his comments and hand gestures about the Japanese prime minister gifting him two melons have been incorrectly characterised.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.

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Nationals push for stronger parental leave for fathers

The party representing regional Australia wants more babies and has developed a policy to ensure men are present for life’s big moment.

Liberal senator rebuked for personal policy 'Odyssey'

The coalition's housing spokesman has come under fire for comments suggesting those on lower incomes should accept living in poorly built homes.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Minister under pressure as alleged DV murders mount

A domestic violence murder case has been mentioned in court, adding to mounting pressure on a senior state minister.

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Bird flu's spread sparks Tasmanian devil, parrot fears

The detection of a deadly bird flu strain in Tasmania for the first time has prompted concern for endangered species that only exist on the island.

'Must remain open': Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout

Australia’s largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.

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