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Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Electricians at Parliament House are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against pay rates but a department insists it is negotiating in good faith.

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No nuclear option for $275m green-manufacturing grants

No nuclear option for $275m green-manufacturing grants

NSW has unveiled $275 million worth of grants for renewable-energy manufacturing and innovation projects to help the state reach net-zero emissions.

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Driving lessons for Afghan refugee women in Dari and swimming classes could be among the keys to unlocking the resettlement process for traumatised refugees.

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

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Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

China, the US and Australia are all jostling for influence in the small, but strategically-placed Pacific Islands as the region's diplomatic role evolves.

SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

SA govt and steelworks owner to explore hydrogen supply

The South Australian government and the Whyalla Steelworks owner have agreed to explore the supply of hydrogen from a planned taxpayer-funded power station.

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.

Biomedical hub to produce keys in life-saving therapies

Biomedical hub to produce keys in life-saving therapies

Biomedical hub to produce keys in life-saving therapies

Biomedical hub to produce keys in life-saving therapies

A Sydney biomedical manufacturing facility will produce key components in the research and trial of therapies for cancer and genetic diseases.

Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.

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Century-old shipwreck found on ocean floor

More than 100 years since the SS Nemesis and its crew vanished off the NSW coast, the wreck of the steamship has been discovered south of Sydney.

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

Pulse to be taken on inflation, retail and home prices

A key monthly inflation indicator is expected to inch a little higher but such a result is unlikely to worry the Reserve Bank as it ponders interest rates.

Refugee and former smuggler stars in Australian film

From refugee to demonised people smuggler and years in detention, Ali Al Jenabi has now taken on the role of actor in an Australian feature film.

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Navalny's body handed over to his mother: spokeswoman

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, a spokeswoman says.

Navalny's widow says Putin's Christianity clearly fake

Yulia Navalnaya says the treatment of her husband's body make it clear Russian president Vladamir Putin is not a Christian as he professes to be.

Lismore still recovering two years after record flood

Northern Rivers locals say another disaster would wipe towns off the map as they mark two years since thousands of people lost their homes to floods.

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

A solar panel and batteries guide for consumers has been released to give households more bang for their buck and keep Australia in top spot for solar uptake.

Famous Russians urge return of Navalny's body to family

Notable Russians are appealing to the country's authorities to return Alexei Navalny's body to his family, after the death of the Kremlin critic in prison.

'Concerning' NT land council referred to integrity body

The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.

Acting police commissioner says he's not a caretaker

Steve Gollschewski is set to become Queensland Police's acting commissioner but wants the job fulltime, saying he won't be a caretaker in the interim role.

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