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Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

The treasurer has paid tribute to his assistant minister for big ideas and big contributions in Labor's latest frontbench departure ahead of the election.

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

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Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants

Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants

The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be prepared for an influx of up to 30,000 immigrants living illegally in the US, Donald Trump has announced.

Staff abused after sparking hormone therapy probe

Staff abused after sparking hormone therapy probe

A state government has defended its position after critics slammed its landmark decision to block hormone therapies for young trans patients.

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

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Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

The Trump administration has reportedly revoked an extension of deportation protections for Venezuelans that former US president Joe Biden had granted.

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism is now a cabinet-level portfolio in one Australian state after a ministerial reshuffle triggered by an independent politician's resignation.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Critics slam a state government's suspension of hormone therapies for young trans patients amid a probe, saying it will cause "immeasurable trauma".

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Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Consumer advocates have called for proposed scam prevention laws to be strengthened to better protect the public, while industry groups want more clarity.

Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Australia's new chief scientist has weighed in on artificial intelligence, saying the rapidly changing technology presents the nation with a great opportunity.

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

While families have saved thousands of dollars under an expanded childcare subsidy, experts have warned centres may have no option but to hike fees.

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

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Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

As the push continues for a national ban on gambling advertisements, one state won't let the ads be plastered across its public transport network.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Student's treatment after Hamas support 'inappropriate'

The education minister says a university student expelled after declaring unconditional support for Hamas should not have been reinstated.

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

The US Justice Department says officials who worked on the case prosecuting President Donald Trump for mishandling documents can't be trusted.

Motoring body drives push for road safety ratings

Safety ratings on roads should be brought in by the federal government to guide major road funding decisions, the Australian Automobile Association says.

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

The business council is calling for new national targets to place Australia back in the top 10 in the OECD rankings across reading, maths and science.

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