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Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries

Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries

Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries

Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries

The attack on National Guard members by an Afghan national has prompted Donald Trump to suspend to cease migration to the US from all "Third World Countries".

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Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

As the political year draws to a close, a week of Senate estimates is all that's left on the calendar, with a controversial website redesign to be scrutinised.

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

US to permanently pause 'Third World' migration: Trump

US to permanently pause 'Third World' migration: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he plans to suspend migration from what he calls "Third World Countries".

Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.

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Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Opinions are split over the removal of special protections for wild horses living in the Australian Alps, which some say threatens the identity of the region.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the president of Guinea-Bissau to oversee a one-year transition period after the military seized power.

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

Recent ADF members ruled out of veterans' service chief

As recruitment is underway for the head of a body to uphold accountability of reforms to defence and veteran wellbeing, a key group will be ineligible.

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Iran hits out at 'insulting' blacklisting by Australia

Iran has responded to Australia's 'unjustified' decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, making it an offence to deal with the group.

Guard-bashing inmate who sparked chaos gets more jail

An inmate who bashed four prison officers in an unprovoked attack, causing corrections staff to strike, has had his sentence upgraded.

Risky home loans capped amid 'runaway' investor growth

A pick-up in riskier forms of home lending has prompted a regulator to set limits on high debt-to-income loans, but it is not expected to impact house prices.

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals.

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Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

President Donald Trump has called for all Afghan refugees to be "re-examined" after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Politicians who will soon decide whether to approve a divisive stadium have quizzed a planning commission that recommended the project not go ahead.

'It's disastrous': state scathing of nature reforms

A ground-breaking overhaul of Australia's environment laws has been labelled a disaster that could devastate economic growth.

Terror listing for group behind synagogue attack

Australia has branded an Iranian organisation behind "cowardly" attacks on the Jewish community a terrorist organisation, amid warnings of malicious activity.

Accused Lidia Thorpe harasser faces court

A neo-Nazi accused of harassing Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe has faced court charged with federal offending.

'Ruthless' state plan to capitalise on AI revolution

A state has hatched an plan to reap the economic benefits of the looming boom in artificial intelligence.

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