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Red tape cut for business but taxes stuck fast

Red tape cut for business but taxes stuck fast

One state could become the least-regulated in Australia under a plan to slash watchdogs in half and potentially save businesses half-a-billion dollars.

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

Aussie hub to keep Pacific police ready, China at bay

The opening of a Pacific policing base and training centre in Australia comes a day after China donated boats, 4WDs and motorcycles to Vanuatu police.

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Display boards have been erected in Martin Place to mark the 10-year anniversary of a deadly siege that prompted a mass outpouring of community grief.

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Anti-Semitism denied following travel warning for Jews

Anti-Semitism denied following travel warning for Jews

A rise in anti-Semitism in Australia has sparked a travel warning from a Jewish human rights group as the prime minister vows any such acts won't be tolerated.

Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws

Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws

No bill or amendments to abortion legislation will be allowed under a surprise motion put forward by a premier that blindsided MPs on all sides of the chamber.

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Nuclear energy plans stoke 'culture wars' in the bush

Debate about nuclear power and the energy transition is causing fear and dividing rural communities.

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Workers protest CFMEU takeover as court battle starts

Blue-collar unionists are rallying against a forced takeover of the construction union, saying the laws strip them of their rights, as a legal challenge begins.

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Unpaid carers to get more counselling, support

Unpaid carers to get more counselling, support

Unpaid carers to get more counselling, support

Unpaid carers to get more counselling, support

Australia's three million unpaid carers will have access to greater support and training, including more counselling sessions, under a national strategy.

Road blocked as Israeli adviser's charges withdrawn

Road blocked as Israeli adviser's charges withdrawn

Road blocked as Israeli adviser's charges withdrawn

Road blocked as Israeli adviser's charges withdrawn

Dozens of protesters have blocked a busy city thoroughfare as a private prosecution against a former Israeli advisor was struck out in court.

Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

One Australian state will need about 900 new kindergartens and 60 new government schools to keep up with demand and a growing population by 2036.

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

'History' hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile

'History' hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile

'History' hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile

'History' hailed as navy test fires 2500km missile

Australia has become the third nation in the world to successfully fire a long-range Tomahawk missile, in a move being hailed for its speed.

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

More than 20 communities will have free wi-fi in public spaces through a $20 million government program to address the digital divide in remote areas.

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.

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Travel ban imposed on South Korea's embattled president

South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Personal turmoil and an inability to access documents from an ex-partner's house have been blamed for a former politician's failure to submit tax returns.

Trains and a pay deal delayed as court halts work bans

State leaders jumped the gun going to court to stop industrial action on the nation's largest city rail network, a union says.

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Nuclear 'most expensive' for replacing coal-fired power

Renewable energy is the cheapest option to power Australia, according to scientific estimates that have been savaged by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

Australia needs to agree to Nauru entering a security or banking agreement with a third country after signing a treaty to prop up the Pacific nation's budget.

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Millions of Australians are being overcharged by health insurers using a loophole to dodge the rules against raising premiums.

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president

PM's character in question in latest poll

While Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred prime minister, his character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll.

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