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Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

Second 'ISIS bride' group touches down in Australia

A second group of women and children linked to Islamic State has returned to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp.

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Corruption watchdog chief concedes he's a distraction

Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Concern for economic reality of Aboriginal camps

Residents in Aboriginal town camps like the one Kumanjayi Little Baby was allegedly abducted in want better economic security, an inquiry heard.

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'Different environment' for police since Bondi attack

'Different environment' for police since Bondi attack

The deadly Bondi terror attack has changed the face of policing, with the NSW force now carrying long arm rifles in public in response to terrorism threats.

Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians.

Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups

Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups

The AI sector is attracting trillions of dollars in investment a year globally - a pool that Australia needs to tap into, a tech entrepreneur says.

Mining state spruiks plan for defence manufacturing hub

Mining state spruiks plan for defence manufacturing hub

A state government could transform a coal-mining town into a hub for manufacturing military equipment.

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Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

For years, the nation's icebreaker has been forced to travel hundreds of extra kilometres to refuel because safety issues prevent it from going under a bridge.

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians.

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

No plan B - Hockey urges 'full press' on submarine deal

Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey has raised concerns about Washington's capacity to sell promised nuclear-powered submarines promised under AUKUS.

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

Confusion in court as teen carjacker faces 'adult time'

A teenage girl has admitted she pointed a knife at a taxi driver's neck before stealing his car in a case that is a first for Victoria.

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

'Concerning' proposal for troubled youth detention hub

A state government has proposed turning a youth detention centre, the subject of harrowing evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry, into an adult prison.

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

'Biggest hypocrite': clash over climate expenses

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the $150 million cost of Australia chairing the UN's climate summit, while blasting the coalition over travel.

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Renewable projects set records but still face headwinds

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says

While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies.

Labor happy with softer housing market since budget

Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister.

No gun cap as Victoria moves to bolster firearm laws

The Victorian government has accepted most of the recommendations from a review of the state's gun laws, but won't limit licence holders to four firearms.

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Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog

After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.

'Likely' Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing

A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.

Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail

US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.

More independents hose down push to toe the party line

A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.

Second 'ISIS bride' cohort book plane tickets home

Women and children linked to Islamic State have earmarked plans to return to Australia after booking flight tickets out of the Middle East.

MP's messaging account hacked by 'foreign state actor'

Foreign government-sponsored hackers are targeting Australian parliamentarians in what has been described as "a genuine global issue".

Indigenous kids' rights cut after sentencing changes

Indigenous children have been left with no legal representation as the prison population surges, a budget estimates committee has heard.

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