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Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.

'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats

'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats

'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats

'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats

Barnaby Joyce has signalled his intention to leave the National Party, but its leader says the former deputy prime minister still has a crucial role to play.

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Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Major platforms will introduce new tools for parents to monitor how their teenagers interact with AI chatbots ahead of a looming social media ban.

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

Guiding hand for rural students to help bush renewal

Guiding hand for rural students to help bush renewal

An aspiring psychologist hopes to help rural and regional students overcome a lack of self-belief to find their "True North" and revitalise their communities.

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

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AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Australia's mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and unique regional positioning will be spruiked by the nation's treasurer to big money in the Big Apple.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

A territory's law-and-order crackdown is working, its chief minister says, with police data showing a significant drop in crime rates.

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

A premier has taken aim at Brisbane's rival state capitals, declaring less crime and congestion will attract its workers to deliver Olympic Games projects.

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players.

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Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension looms large over a Greens move to withhold preferences from the Labor party.

Parents armed with get-ready guides ahead of social ban

Parents and teachers are being recruited to the front lines of Australia's social media ban for kids, with a range of resources launched to help them prepare.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

Push for more girls in sought-after selective schools

Attempts to boost the number of girls in state selective schools will be introduced as parents flock for spots once more.

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'Kind of boring': senator sick of party navel gazing

Suggestions that the coalition might benefit from a split along ideological lines are nonsense, a senator says, as a "boring" debate on its future continues.

Embattled French PM survives no-confidence votes

France has avoided further political chaos after its prime minister survived votes of no confidence in parliament, with a hard job ahead on the nation's budget.

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.

Albanese adviser tapped for top national security post

One of Australia's major security agencies will have a woman lead the organisation for the first time in its history.

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.

Submarine program may buoy nation's migration rate

The home affairs minister has suggested the AUKUS nuclear submarine program could have an effect on Australia's long-term migration levels.

Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes

An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.

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