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Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Smoke shops shut down a stone's throw from health HQ

Two stores allegedly selling illicit tobacco and vape products were operating metres from the offices of health officials attempting to curb the prolific issue.

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Today's toddlers to be Australia's future submariners

Australia is preparing to staff its first nuclear submarine fleet by expanding preschools and ensuring kids aren't discounting military-related skills early.

Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms

Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms

Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms

Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms

A Labor premier who helped obstruct a previous attempt at environmental reform is now calling on the Greens and coalition to get behind revised laws.

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Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.

Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

From exploiting migrants to hindering careers, persistent workplace racism prompts calls for an inquiry similar to the national probe into sex discrimination.

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste

With more families needing emergency food relief for longer, charities and politicians are combining to push a bold tax plan to cut farm waste.

WA premier reckons GST deal is good for Australia

WA premier reckons GST deal is good for Australia

Leaders of a resource-rich state are trying to convince the Commonwealth to stick with a GST revenue split that raises hackles in the eastern states.

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'Minsky moment': watchdog boss warns of market collapse

'Minsky moment': watchdog boss warns of market collapse

'Minsky moment': watchdog boss warns of market collapse

'Minsky moment': watchdog boss warns of market collapse

The corporate watchdog has flagged easing reporting requirements for smaller firms while warning private credit to shape up or face tougher regulation.

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

Labor backs down on crony secrecy after losing control

A report on cronyism will see the light of day after Senate pressure prompted the government to agree to release findings on jobs for mates in government.

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter that employs more than 500 people.

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.

Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief

Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

Complicity warning for firms supplying Israeli military

An eminent international lawyer warns defence companies supplying parts to Israel's military they could be liable for complicity in genocide.

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Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.

Holes poked in government reasons for narrowing FoI

Justifications made by Australia's top legal officer for the need to tighten freedom of information laws have failed a fact-check by public integrity advocates.

Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Climate change puts workers at huge risk, politicians have been told by nurses that treated mass thunderstorm asthma and firies who tackled Black Summer blazes.

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Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist

A podcaster is hosting his own political fundraiser in major-party style as a survey shows most Australians think paying for access to ministers is unfair.

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.

'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric".

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Award-winning singer Missy Higgins has performed around the world but made time to sing to MPs and senators during a busy parliamentary sitting day.

Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting

A dire poll is putting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley under pressure as the coalition thrashes out its approach to energy and climate change.

'Delayed decisions' during mass salmon farm deaths

There were multiple failures during a mass die-off of farmed salmon, including slow and inaccurate information from the industry.

Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case

It's been more than 500 days since Molly Ticehurst's former boyfriend was charged with her domestic violence-related murder, but he is yet to enter pleas.

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