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University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

University boss calls international student cap 'chaos'

The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

India's Modi heading to majority but no landslide win

Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Laws to establish a federal government agency to manage Australia's transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions have passed the House of Representatives.

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Live sheep export ban inquiry 'rushed' says Nationals

Live sheep export ban inquiry 'rushed' says Nationals

A parliamentary inquiry into a ban on live sheep exports has been labelled "disingenuous" by the opposition and farmers because of the short turn around.

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out

With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.

'Nonsense': tradies left off skilled migration list

'Nonsense': tradies left off skilled migration list

Australia's building industry says tradies are treated like second-class citizens after key construction jobs were left off a draft priority skills list.

ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility

ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility

Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact.

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Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Funding boost for nation's busiest ambulance service

Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Tough penalties finally coming for state's work deaths

Industrial manslaughter will bring a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail and up to $20 million in fines under tough laws being introduced to NSW parliament.

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.

Mortgage defaults rise as borrowers struggle to keep up

Mortgage defaults rise as borrowers struggle to keep up

Mortgage defaults rise as borrowers struggle to keep up

Mortgage defaults rise as borrowers struggle to keep up

The number of borrowers experiencing financial hardship is mounting and banks have been warned to do more to help households struggling to meet repayments.

Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise

Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise

Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise

Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise

Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on

More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.

Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

A 3.75 per cent boost to minimum wages and awards will deliver a small real gain to millions of Australian workers without throwing fuel on the inflation fire.

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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan acquitted in state secrets case

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's lawyer says a high court has overturned a conviction on charges of leaking state secrets.

Latham turned down $20k offer to avoid defamation case

Political firebrand Mark Latham refused to pay $20,000 to an MP who has sued for defamation after a graphic tweet unleashed a flood of abuse.

Focus on 'human catastrophe' of Gaza war, not politics

The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.

Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess

The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says.

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Immigration minister walks back drones monitoring claim

A federal minister says he was relying on information from his department when he claimed drones were used to monitor released detainees.

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation 'disgusting'

Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.

Hunt for rural doctors failing as health system flails

Rural women have to travel hundreds of kilometres to give birth with workforce shortages worse than they have been in 30 years, an inquiry has been told.

Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks

NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition.

Shamed Aussies shun financial help for debt struggles

Millions of Australians struggling to make loan or debt repayments feel too embarrassed to ask for financial hardship assistance, new research has found.

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

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