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On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost

This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.

'Vibrancy' reforms on the table for later dining hours

'Vibrancy' reforms on the table for later dining hours

'Vibrancy' reforms on the table for later dining hours

'Vibrancy' reforms on the table for later dining hours

Restaurants and bars 500 metres or more from homes will find it easier to trade into the evening under planned changes in NSW.

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

De-radicalisation programs work despite attacks: expert

A terrorism expert turned federal minister has backed de-radicalisation programs helping at risk young people despite recent knife attacks.

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Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Workers are being warned to be wary of cold callers using dodgy tactics to bait them into switching super products at the detriment of their retirement savings.

US judge fines Trump again, warns of jail time

US judge fines Trump again, warns of jail time

A judge in former US president Donald Trump's hush money trial has again sanctioned him for violating a gag order on public comments.

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

Aussie telcos dial in to family violence action plans

As mobile phones emerge as both threats and boons to women's safety, telcos are implementing plans to help customers escaping family or domestic violence.

Israel warned of 'grave concerns' as PM calls for unity

Israel warned of 'grave concerns' as PM calls for unity

Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message.

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Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban

Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban

Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban

Increased cost fears with no delay in stone ban

Queensland builders fear the government's decision to scrap a transition period ahead of the engineered stone ban will increase costs to the industry.

War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought

Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes.

Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle

Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle

Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle

Tasmania's AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle

The Labor opposition has backflipped and will now support a new Hobart stadium, paving the way for the project to be voted through parliament.

'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

Cost-of-living support will be a key focus in the Albanese government's third federal budget, which will be handed down next week.

Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements

Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements

Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements

Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements

For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Govt public service boost as unions march on Labour Day

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has marched with union members after making an Australian-first health leave announcement for public service workers.

Victorian budget a family affair, but details scant

Victorian budget a family affair, but details scant

Victorian budget a family affair, but details scant

Victorian budget a family affair, but details scant

The Victorian budget remains cloaked in secrecy but shapes as a no-frills affair as the government tries to combat rising debt and infrastructure blowouts.

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Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports

A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.

'Tool of violence': calls to reform child support

Perpetrators of violence can weaponise the child support system to withhold payments and continue their abuse, prompting calls for change.

Anti-money laundering, terrorism get budget boost

More than $166 million in the federal budget will expand money laundering rules so lawyers, real estate agents and other professions have to report.

Budget billions to flow for neglected Sydney roads

The federal government has pledged $1.9 billion for road works in Sydney's west after fears the area would lose out due to a infrastructure spending shake-up.

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Greens poised for historic upper house election win

The Greens are likely to claim their first seat in Tasmania's upper house, as counting continues after elections in three Legislative Council divisions.

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Labor won't receive as much tax revenue compared with previous years, but a surplus still remains within reach for the federal budget.

Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

A fraction of promised DV support workers delivered

A shortfall of hundreds of promised domestic violence workers is down to recruitment issues, with the women's minister admitting more needs to be done.

Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

Greens urge housing funds for women fleeing violence

The Greens want to ply states and territories with billions in extra funding to pave the way for more social housing for women and children fleeing violence.

'It's not ok': MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted

Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.

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