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Libs' housing plan to supersize CBD, fast-track fringe

Libs' housing plan to supersize CBD, fast-track fringe

A state opposition leader has revealed her alternative policy to the government's housing plan, but both have been criticised for lacking innovation.

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

'Dumbest option': top economist slams housing tax break

The government has been urged to draw a clean break on any changes to taxes on investment properties as it considers major reforms in the federal budget.

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

Call to protect Australia's cultural heritage from AI

AI will rob Australia of its writers, musicians and filmmakers unless there's an overhaul of intellectual property protections, a professor warns.

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Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare

A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Data centres spruiked as energy grid 'shock absorbers'

Australia has the energy resources to host data centres and they can be built to play nicely with the electricity network, the federal climate minister says.

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian jailed for selling secrets to Russian broker

Australian Peter Williams will spend more than seven years behind bars after selling cyber secrets from a US defence contractor to a Russian-linked broker.

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Security boosted for beleaguered mental health hospital

Changes are coming for Australia's largest mental health hospital after fatal incidents allegedly involving absconding patients.

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'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

'Change the way we move': works begin on airport rail

Construction on a long-awaited airport rail superhub is set to begin after a federal and state funding boost, putting high-speed rail now firmly on the agenda.

Plea to PM amid territory administrator backlash

Plea to PM amid territory administrator backlash

Plea to PM amid territory administrator backlash

Plea to PM amid territory administrator backlash

The backlash over a territory administrator's controversial appointment has ramped up before his swearing in ceremony, with the prime minister asked to step in.

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime minister evacuates residence over security scare

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge after a bomb threat, but police have cleared the area and say there's no public threat.

New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate

New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate

New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate

New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate

President Donald Trump's temporary 10 per cent import levy has come into effect as he reacts to the US Supreme Court striking down his sweeping tariff regime.

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police

Former patients of a renowned gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries have spoken out after allegations against him were referred to police.

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts

A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.

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'Grave allegations': push grows to dump disgraced royal

Australia is leading the charge to dump former prince Andrew from the royal line of succession after a series of damning allegations.

Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride

Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.

Calls grow to step back from demonising opposing views

A tone of debate dismissive of other perspectives risks fracturing society, with Australians already reluctant to engage with people with other viewpoints.

Bondi attack inquiry to map plan to curb religious hate

Focusing on anti-Semitism is a necessary first step to improving social cohesion, says the head of the royal commission launched after the Bondi terror attack.

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Vested interest 'cartel' killing Aussie housing dream

Treasury officials appear to be at odds with a former head of their department over contentious tax breaks for property investors.

'Horrified': childcare giant's abuse scandal response

Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.

Competing claims about firefighting funding debunked

Politicians are trading blows over the funding of one state's regional firefighters amid a devastating season, but their claims omit important context.

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

The Liberals have been asked to clarify a “bizarre late night statement” and declare if it will do a preference deal with One Nation ahead of a state election.

Trump warns against 'playing games' with US trade deals

Donald Trump is threatening to hit any countries prevaricating over recently-‌negotiated US trade deals with much higher duties under different trade laws.

Canada's PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties

Canada's Prime Minister ‌Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.

Andrew ‘had taxpayers fund his massages and travel’

Former prince Andrew charged British taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as trade envoy, retired civil servants have told the BBC.

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