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Deadline for drug injecting room report to be ignored

Deadline for drug injecting room report to be ignored

Premier Jacinta Allan insists her government will decide when a report into a possible Melbourne CBD injecting room is released despite being handed a deadline.

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Penalties shake-up push for former Defence workers

Australia's peak industry body has called for proportionate offences for restricted people who breach laws regulating work for foreign bodies or militaries.

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Treasurer Tim Pallas isn't ruling out changes to Victoria's tax regime ahead of the budget but warns axing stamp duty would plunge the state further into debt.

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Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services

Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services

More than 40 per cent of public transport trips in NSW are on buses, but extra funds are needed to repair a decade of neglect, a government task force says.

'We're not the Soviet Union': PM on supermarket chains

'We're not the Soviet Union': PM on supermarket chains

Australians working for major supermarket chains would lose their jobs if the federal government forced them to break-up, Anthony Albanese says.

Children's hospital, fire station positive for asbestos

Children's hospital, fire station positive for asbestos

A children's hospital and a fire station are the latest sites to test positive for asbestos as NSW authorities continue to trace the spread of tainted mulch.

Blood, sweat and tears: veterans' struggles laid bare

Blood, sweat and tears: veterans' struggles laid bare

A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.

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Education program to boost workers in technology sector

Education program to boost workers in technology sector

Education program to boost workers in technology sector

Education program to boost workers in technology sector

A partnership between the government and Tech Council of Australia will see young people take part in training programs to gain skills in the tech sector.

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.

Assange charged for 'indiscriminate' naming of sources

Assange charged for 'indiscriminate' naming of sources

Assange charged for 'indiscriminate' naming of sources

Assange charged for 'indiscriminate' naming of sources

Lawyers representing the US have defended their prosecution of Julian Assange and say his actions in revealing intelligence sources were "unprecedented".

Navalny's mother files lawsuit, demands release of body

Navalny's mother files lawsuit, demands release of body

Navalny's mother files lawsuit, demands release of body

Navalny's mother files lawsuit, demands release of body

Alexei Navalny's mother has filed a lawsuit contesting Russian officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, the state news agency says.

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.

Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate

Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate

Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate

Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate

A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.

Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP

Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP

Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP

Woman to face court over crash that injured Qld MP

A 26-year-old woman will face court over a crash that left a Queensland MP seriously injured.

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Fashion industry on a 'watchlist' over climate impact

The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.

Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss

The fallout over Katarina Carroll's decision to resign has gathered momentum, with the police union boss saying the Commissioner was treated unfairly.

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

The WA government has introduced its firearm laws overhaul to parliament, which includes a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

'I'd prefer action': Premier defends asbestos response

As NSW authorities trace the spread of recycled asbestos-tainted mulch, the premier has dismissed a call to establish an inquiry into the waste industry.

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Data could end year-long holiday home tax breaks

The outgoing ATO boss said new data methods could stop Airbnbs being claimed for tax deductions when they're not being rented out.

PM urges detained writer's release after appeal waived

Jailed writer Yang Hengjun has made the "difficult" decision not to appeal his suspended death sentence out of fear it will impede needed medical treatment.

Blue gropers caught 390 times before new fishing ban

Fishing for the "beautiful, big" blue groper will be banned in NSW and Victoria after scores were taken by fishers, including a 40-year-old male named Gus.

Westpac confuses councils, apologises for Mr Bean error

A Westpac email mixing up councils is one of many stories aired at an inquiry into bank closures showing the disconnect between the big four and rural towns.

Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.

Delay in compensation to Victorians without power

A power provider has been taken to task by the Victorian energy minister for its delayed rollout of prolonged outage payments.

Outgoing ATO boss calls for greater tax office powers

The tax office's outgoing commissioner said the ATO should have powers to collect evidence in its investigations, rather than rely on federal police.

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