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Health portfolio quartet join nation's newest ministry

Health portfolio quartet join nation's newest ministry

A third-time elected state government has backed splitting its health portfolio four ways as the ink dried at its swearing-in ceremony.

Wages and worker rights 'on the line' at next election

Wages and worker rights 'on the line' at next election

Wages and worker rights 'on the line' at next election

Wages and worker rights 'on the line' at next election

Unions say industrial relations changes have got wages moving again but employer groups want them axed, arguing they constrain businesses and productivity.

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles'

Unofficial campaigning has sparked backed up with the PM cradling babies on one side of the country and opposition leader talking gardens on the other.

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Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM

Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM

The purchase by Canada of 'world-leading' radar technology with strengthen the relationship with Australia, according to the prime minister.

GPs and clinics to ease demand on emergency, ambulances

GPs and clinics to ease demand on emergency, ambulances

Doctors say Australia's largest public health system is struggling to cope with demand as non-urgent patients are encouraged to seek alternatives to emergency.

Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog

Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog

A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.

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'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth

'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth

'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth

'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth

Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft.

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy

Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.

Machete ban made law yet blades to remain on shelves

Machete ban made law yet blades to remain on shelves

Machete ban made law yet blades to remain on shelves

Machete ban made law yet blades to remain on shelves

Large and dangerous blades will remain on sale for months despite an Australian-first ban, sparked by their increasing use by violent criminals.

Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire

Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire

Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire

Playing for time: Putin declines full Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin says.

Trump publicly releases JFK assassination documents

Trump publicly releases JFK assassination documents

Trump publicly releases JFK assassination documents

Trump publicly releases JFK assassination documents

Experts doubt newly-released documents will change the facts of JFK's assassination, though nephew Robert F Kennedy Jr alleges CIA involvement in the death.

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Government kicks can down the road on climate target

Labor has refused to reveal Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target before the election, despite it being the subject of cabinet debate for over a year.

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Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, is implementing transparency measures to tackle disinformation during the Australian election.

Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire

Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.

Health split as premier targets economy in new cabinet

Fresh from a massive election win in his own right, Premier Roger Cook has stamped his authority on the Labor cabinet with new portfolios and a reshuffle.

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

A state premier is staring down calls to repeal hate crime laws, amid revelations parliament may have been "misinformed" before they were urgently passed.

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Premier vows: we won't leave house till bail laws pass

Parliament will sit late into the week in Australia's second most populous state to pass controversial new bail laws opposition MPs say they won't oppose.

Treasurer to tighten belt in 'few surprises' budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hosed down speculation of a major upgrade to forecast revenue and warned of "few surprises" on budget night.

Higher bar to prove stress, burnout in compo overhaul

Psychological injuries that stop people getting on with the job have been blamed for making a major state workers compensation scheme unsustainable.

Australia calls to protect civilians after Gaza strikes

Fresh Israeli strikes reportedly killing hundreds of Palestinians have sparked a call by Australia's foreign minister to cease fire and protect civilians.

'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.

'Shocking': dozens of weapons seized in knife sweep

Almost 100 weapons have been seized in an operation aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after several shocking attacks.

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.

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