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Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

Rationale behind RBA's last cash rate call on show

The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.

Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition

Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition

Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition

Shot Slovakian PM Fico still in serious condition

A Slovak court has ruled the man charged with an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico will be held in custody.

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Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

A growing number of institutions want pro-Palestine encampments set up by students on university campuses around the country disbanded.

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.

Labor members demand land guarantee in housing plan

Labor members demand land guarantee in housing plan

The Victorian government has been urged not to sell off land as part of its policy to redevelop Melbourne's 44 public housing towers in the next 30 years.

New laws to crack down on customers abusing workers

New laws to crack down on customers abusing workers

Premier Jacinta Allan has used a speech to Labor Party faithful to flag a legislative crackdown on abuse of retail, hospitality and transport workers.

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Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Establishing nuclear energy in Australia would require significant taxpayer support and private investment, meaning power bills would go up, modelling confirms.

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

A pro-Palestine student encampment at a Melbourne university has been dismantled while students at another vowed to continue occupying a school building.

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Rural and remote airstrips will be upgraded and country towns will get money for child care under state funding aimed at kick-starting regional businesses.

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Property developers are dodging NSW political donation laws with methods that instead funnel money to federal accounts, the state's corruption watchdog says.

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.

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Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

A coalition plan to slash migration has been labelled as "xenophobia" and Labor is being urged not to allow the "racist trope" to dictate the housing debate.

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Two Queensland casinos will have their licence suspensions delayed again as the state waits on a NSW inquiry's findings.

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.

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MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial

Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

Labor says it is laying the groundwork for emerging low-carbon industries by sinking millions into a feasibility study for a water project in South Australia.

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Advanced manufacturing, clean energy initiatives and tourism uses are some ideas for how NSW's mining sites can be used once shut down.

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions on entities associated with North Korea’s illegal export of arms to Russia.

Trump's lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at trial

Michael Cohen has been questioned on his criminal history as Donald Trump's lawyers argue his testimony in a hush money trial cannot be trusted.

Shot Slovak PM Fico can speak a little, ally says

Hospitalised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak a little, the country's president-elect says after a man shot him five times at close range.

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