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Ukraine holding out for 'lifeline' of coal shipment

Ukraine holding out for 'lifeline' of coal shipment

Ukraine has made a further request to Australia for a shipment of coal ahead of a "brutal" winter as it deals with invading Russian forces.

Animal cruelty link to 'high-level' domestic violence

Animal cruelty link to 'high-level' domestic violence

Animal cruelty link to 'high-level' domestic violence

Animal cruelty link to 'high-level' domestic violence

A lawyer who prosecutes animal cruelty offences is probing a link to domestic violence offences, as inspectors investigate increasingly severe cases.

Calls to scrap immigration order after tribunal case

Calls to scrap immigration order after tribunal case

Calls to scrap immigration order after tribunal case

Calls to scrap immigration order after tribunal case

A direction taking into account a foreign national's ties to Australia when determining if their visa should be cancelled will be axed under the coalition.

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Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties

Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties

The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

More humanitarian aid boost to war-torn Syria

More humanitarian aid boost to war-torn Syria

The Australian government will provide an extra $10 million in aid to United Nations organisations in Syria as part of humanitarian relief efforts.

Labor could bend on airport rail if $7b offer stands

Labor could bend on airport rail if $7b offer stands

The Victorian government is willing to look at shifting its stance on an underground airport train station if it is privately funded, the deputy premier says.

New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney

New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney

Plans to build more social and affordable homes alongside transport hubs are being put into practice at one site in inner-city Sydney.

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West Gate Tunnel builders sue over 'design errors'

West Gate Tunnel builders sue over 'design errors'

West Gate Tunnel builders sue over 'design errors'

West Gate Tunnel builders sue over 'design errors'

A contractual dispute over Melbourne's trouble-plagued West Gate Tunnel is headed to court, with the project's builders seeking damages for "design errors".

Coercive control ads target state's diverse communities

Coercive control ads target state's diverse communities

Coercive control ads target state's diverse communities

Coercive control ads target state's diverse communities

A government ad campaign for multicultural communities warns of the "insidious" signs of coercive control ahead of new laws that take effect from July.

New Caledonia airport won't reopen for at least a week

New Caledonia airport won't reopen for at least a week

New Caledonia airport won't reopen for at least a week

New Caledonia airport won't reopen for at least a week

French President Emmanuel Macron has hit pause on electoral reforms that triggered deadly riots in New Caledonia but the island's airport remains closed.

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

The WA Liberal Party's energy spokesman says Peter Dutton's plan for nuclear power won't work in the state as he backs coal until renewables can take over.

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Greens warn coal and gas undermine future industries

Labor's plan to turbocharge critical minerals and hydrogen industries faces a dismissive opposition and calls from the Greens to ban new coal and gas.

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

The government is edging closer to finalising laws to better protect minorities from hate speech as a Jewish school is daubed with anti-Semitic graffiti.

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud

A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.

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Use it or lose it: 50 cents to catch bus, train, ferry

It will cost just 50 cents to catch public transport in Queensland under a radical six-month trial the government hopes will reduce congestion and woo voters.

Opposition migration policy 'revenue neutral'

Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing.

Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors

National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.

Indigenous healing services boost ahead of Sorry Day

A funding boost of $3.5 million is set to prop up healing workshops, on-country camps and help document the experiences of Stolen Generations survivors.

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'Party is over': crackdown on costly NDIS plan rorts

The government has vowed to stamp out unscrupulous NDIS providers encouraging participants to spend their funding too quickly and on non-disability supports.

Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.

Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report

Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.

Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report

A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.

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