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March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency.

Canada, Mexico retaliate with hefty tariffs on US goods

Canada, Mexico retaliate with hefty tariffs on US goods

Canada, Mexico retaliate with hefty tariffs on US goods

Canada, Mexico retaliate with hefty tariffs on US goods

Canada and Mexico have swiftly retaliated after Donald Trump imposed stiff tariffs on his neighbours' imports to the US, amid fears of a widespread trade war.

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Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

Nothing can delay Canada, Mexico, China tariffs: Trump

Nothing can delay Canada, Mexico, China tariffs: Trump

Asked if there is any opportunity for the three top US trading partners to win a delay, on his tariffs, Donald Trump says: "No, no. Not right now, no."

Students get more power over sexual assault complaints

Students get more power over sexual assault complaints

An independent office designed to help university students escalate concerns about sexual misconduct is expected to handle about 15,000 complaints a year.

Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl

Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl

A coroner will inquire into the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs after her medicine was withheld by religious group members who included her parents.

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Libs flag axing diversity jobs, welcome to country cash

Libs flag axing diversity jobs, welcome to country cash

Libs flag axing diversity jobs, welcome to country cash

Libs flag axing diversity jobs, welcome to country cash

Public service diversity programs and welcome to country ceremonies are down the coalition's sights as they're accused of stealing Donald Trump's plays.

Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed

Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed

Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed

Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed

As more than 800 homes are announced in the first round of an affordable housing fund, the sector warns more investment is needed to save the Australian dream.

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

The health treatment of transgender children will be reviewed by Australia's peak health body as one state pauses gender-affirming care for new child patients.

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

Club at centre of Bali bombings to become peace park

Club at centre of Bali bombings to become peace park

Club at centre of Bali bombings to become peace park

Club at centre of Bali bombings to become peace park

Those who lost loved ones in the Bali bombings will be able to reflect and remember the impact of the terrorist attack with a memorial set for the site.

Goldfields' World Heritage won't hit modern prospectors

Goldfields' World Heritage won't hit modern prospectors

Goldfields' World Heritage won't hit modern prospectors

Goldfields' World Heritage won't hit modern prospectors

On the cusp of World Heritage status, the goldfields could attract more foreigners to Australia many moons after the gold rush sparked waves of immigration.

'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients

'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients

'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients

'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients

Public-sector psychiatrists fear mental health patients are receiving inadequate care due to chronic staff shortages in the nation's largest health system.

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By-election cost a factor in MP's sentencing process

A judge has agreed to hear sentencing submissions on a state MP convicted of theft but may revisit his decision if given details on by-election costings.

Funding agencies to weigh climate risk after case 'win'

Fossil fuel development may find it harder to get taxpayer funds in Australia after a "benchmark" case that opens the books on environmental harm, lawyers say.

Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia's green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

Gender equality targets on horizon for employers

Despite resistance from the coalition, the federal government is pushing ahead with national laws requiring employers to set and meet gender equality targets.

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Wider economy would be hurt from Star collapse: union

As the future of Star Entertainment hangs in the balance, a prominent union says it isn't just casino workers who would be hit by its collapse.

Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, Mexico

US President Donald Trump says his 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico could come as soon as the weekend, although a final decision has yet to be made.

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.

Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

The treasurer has paid tribute to his assistant minister for big ideas and big contributions in Labor's latest frontbench departure ahead of the election.

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

Trump prepares Guantanamo for 30,000 illegal immigrants

The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay will be prepared for an influx of up to 30,000 immigrants living illegally in the US, Donald Trump has announced.

Staff abused after sparking hormone therapy probe

A state government has defended its position after critics slammed its landmark decision to block hormone therapies for young trans patients.

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