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Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Star makes final appeal to retain casino license

Mistakes by Star's leadership are unlikely to be repeated, an inquiry has heard, as the company made its closing pitch to keep its Sydney casino licence.

Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.

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Farmers butt heads over sheep and 'poor' budget

Farmers butt heads over sheep and 'poor' budget

Farmers angered by a planned live sheep export ban have walked out on the agriculture minister during a post-budget wrap up.

Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy

Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.

Mental health body to be moved after culture review

Mental health body to be moved after culture review

Australia's national bodies for mental health and suicide prevention is shifting to the health department after a review found a poor workplace culture.

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.

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Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA

Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA

Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA

Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA

Workers enjoyed a pay-packet bump in the March quarter but a drop in the wage price index has eased fears wages are contributing to inflation.

Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'

Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'

Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'

Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'

Housing affordability crisis will not be solved by the federal government's inadequate increase to rent assistance and construction incentives, critics say.

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the federal budget but others are more optimistic about the government's vision for the future of the regions.

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra.

PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia

PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia

PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia

PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia

The federal government is closely monitoring the situation in New Caledonia following riots in the region, Anthony Albanese says.

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.

Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz

Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz

Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz

Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz

NSW is trying a range of measures to hire experienced officers and attract more recruits as it competes with other jurisdictions to fill the ranks.

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Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia

A regulator will be established to track vehicle emissions and ensure automakers are meeting pollution targets, federal budget papers have revealed.

'Massive incentive' to replace diesel with hydrogen

Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Legal services forced to turn away fleeing women

Legal services targeted at women fleeing domestic violence could be forced to turn away more of those needing help due to a lack of targeted funding.

Threatened species out as environmental funding lags

Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.

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'More work to do' to make Australia competitive

Business groups have called for more productivity measures but warned federal budget spending boosts to tackle cost-of-living pressures could fuel inflation.

'Dictator douchebag': Cohen grilled over Trump insults

Michael Cohen has told a court he talked with Donald Trump in the Oval Office about a plan for a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

Biden says US to hike tariffs on Chinese electric cars

Chinese electric vehicles, computer chips and medical products will become more expensive in the United States, President Joe Biden says as tariffs are raised.

Cost-of-living help branded 'Band-Aid on bullet wound'

Cost-of-living budget measures have been branded inadequate by the coalition, with a manufacturing policy promising subsidies facing a significant hurdle.

Biden sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese chips and cars

The US will slap steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports ranging from cars and computer chips to critical minerals in a bid by President Joe Biden to woo voters.

Economists warn budget could 'poke inflationary bear'

Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.

Renters get quick relief as new housing takes time

Further support has been made available for tenants battling a rental crisis, but there's no quick fix to supply new homes.

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