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Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Officers are properly trained on informal interviews with criminal suspects, despite an investigation recommending the practice be stopped, NSW Police says.

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker.

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

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Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

Deputy premier defends police abuse allegation response

Deputy premier defends police abuse allegation response

Tasmania's deputy premier has defended his actions after it was shown his office received a briefing about a police officer's concerning behaviour towards kids.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

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States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

Several state treasurers are calling on commonwealth officials to tell them how much GST they can expect for the next four years.

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

New Victorian laws will target criminals living the high life, forcing them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was legally obtained.

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

There are calls for an immediate pause on strip-searching of children by NSW Police as the minister meets with stakeholders over the policy.

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban convicted or accused child sex offenders from working with under age employees.

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Labor is under increasing pressure as a further 150 asylum seekers could be released from immigration detention if a High Court challenge is successful.

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West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

As Vladimir Putin prepares to lead Russia for another six years, his latest election win has been called into question by several nations.

Iconic locations officially given dual Indigenous names

Cape Byron and Julian Rocks in Byron Bay will be officially known by their Indigenous names Walgan and Nguthungulli after community calls for recognition.

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

A clean energy project has hit a milestone for future production of hydrogen and ammonia powered by giga-scale solar and hydro as well as Indigenous knowledge.

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

A Brisbane Olympic project considered "very hard to justify" will be pursued by the Queensland government after a controversial Gabba rebuild was scrapped.

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Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

A NSW Liberal MP is being urged to apologise to a planning official cleared by the corruption watchdog after claims she tried to cash in on a housing overhaul.

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

The federal government will fight a High Court challenge to overturn rules allowing the deportation of asylum seekers who do not co-operate with authorities.

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian groups are relieved after the Australian government reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing war in Gaza.

Inquest told of delayed response for stricken refugee

An inquest into Sudanese refugee Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death in 2016 heard he had a seizure causing him to collapse and his transfer to Australia was cumbersome.

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more

An increase in paid parental leave to 26 weeks from mid-2026 has been welcomed but there are calls to further reform the scheme.

Subsidiaries offer cheaper rates than big bank parents

Big banks are attracting new customers via their subsidiaries and digital offshoots while customers with their main brands keep their margins healthy.

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