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Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Climate change puts workers at huge risk, politicians have been told by nurses that treated mass thunderstorm asthma and firies who tackled Black Summer blazes.

Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist

Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist

Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist

Political dinner a podcaster push for people's lobbyist

A podcaster is hosting his own political fundraiser in major-party style as a survey shows most Australians think paying for access to ministers is unfair.

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.

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'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric".

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Award-winning singer Missy Higgins has performed around the world but made time to sing to MPs and senators during a busy parliamentary sitting day.

Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting

Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting

A dire poll is putting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley under pressure as the coalition thrashes out its approach to energy and climate change.

'Delayed decisions' during mass salmon farm deaths

'Delayed decisions' during mass salmon farm deaths

There were multiple failures during a mass die-off of farmed salmon, including slow and inaccurate information from the industry.

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Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case

Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case

Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case

Dad's 'sadness and heartache' over delay in murder case

It's been more than 500 days since Molly Ticehurst's former boyfriend was charged with her domestic violence-related murder, but he is yet to enter pleas.

Optus backs outage acts after keeping officials in dark

Optus backs outage acts after keeping officials in dark

Optus backs outage acts after keeping officials in dark

Optus backs outage acts after keeping officials in dark

Optus leaders took nearly 18 hours to tell authorities deaths had been linked to a triple-zero outage, but they say the company followed the law.

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Hundreds of thousands of Australian voters unknowingly hand their data to political parties each election, in a practice independents want gone.

'Lot more to ask': Joyce not swayed by net-zero call

'Lot more to ask': Joyce not swayed by net-zero call

'Lot more to ask': Joyce not swayed by net-zero call

'Lot more to ask': Joyce not swayed by net-zero call

Renegade MP Barnaby Joyce is still weighing up his future with the Nationals, despite a key sticking point on climate policy being resolved.

Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless

Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless

Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless

Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless

Families forced to prepay for power are experiencing a high number of electricity disconnections, exposing them to dangerous temperatures, a report has found.

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy

The Nationals say Australia's climate targets are driving up power prices and shutting down industry but their coalition partner isn't yet on board.

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambos delayed as long weekend, heat stretches resources

Ambulance services were under pressure after an influx of people seeking emergency help was driven by public holiday festivities and warm weather.

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Chinese premier could visit Uluru next year, PM says

Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for a top Chinese official to return to Australia after wrapping up diplomatic talks at the APEC summit.

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge”.

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.

Deaths in custody remembered as protesters urge change

Calls for justice and accountability have echoed through the streets as the loved ones of those who have died in custody share their stories.

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Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

The Nationals federal council has voted to abandon achieving net zero emissions from the party platform as MPs are poised to finalise their position on climate.

Hope and nerves as major aged care reforms take effect

A landmark overhaul of the nation's aged care rules is in effect, enshrining older Australians' rights into law but also pushing up some prices.

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.

China's Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks

Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.

Teachers reject hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Educators have rejected a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.

Chalmers mulls automatic approval for foreign investors

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled more changes to the nation's foreign investment review scheme as he struck down a proposed pharmaceutical takeover.

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.

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