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Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza

Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia

Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat.

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Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

Hyundai breaks ranks to support new car emissions rules

A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.

Federal politicians urge land council inquiry

Federal politicians urge land council inquiry

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called for an urgent inquiry into Indigenous Land Councils after the release of a damning audit.

Unwilling deportee tests High Court detention ruling

Unwilling deportee tests High Court detention ruling

An immigration detainee is fighting for freedom after a decade but the Commonwealth is pushing to keep those who don't co-operate with authorities locked up.

Ice rink value quizzed in fiery hearing on outback town

Ice rink value quizzed in fiery hearing on outback town

An at-times fiery Senate estimates hearing on Indigenous matters has covered topics ranging from domestic violence to ice-skating in the desert.

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Federal police union pave way for looming strike

Federal police union pave way for looming strike

Federal police union pave way for looming strike

Federal police union pave way for looming strike

The Australian Federal Police Association has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission for officers to walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out

Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out

Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out

Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out

The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.

Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

The nickel industry faces substantial structural challenges that cannot be addressed overnight, federal Resources Minister Madeleine King warns.

Ethical compass 'could unlock billions, restore trust'

Ethical compass 'could unlock billions, restore trust'

Ethical compass 'could unlock billions, restore trust'

Ethical compass 'could unlock billions, restore trust'

Business leaders, unions and politicians say improving Australia's "ethical infrastructure" could turbocharge the economy and increase trust in institutions.

Global shift to renewables 'a race Australia can win'

Global shift to renewables 'a race Australia can win'

Global shift to renewables 'a race Australia can win'

Global shift to renewables 'a race Australia can win'

The prime minister will outline ways Australia could leverage the global emissions reduction effort to become a renewable energy superpower.

Save billions on energy bills by plugging in households

Save billions on energy bills by plugging in households

Save billions on energy bills by plugging in households

Save billions on energy bills by plugging in households

Clean energy households are the "Swiss army knife" of the electricity grid and could soon be treated as seriously as large-scale generation and transmission.

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Cost savings, not saving the planet, are front of mind for Aussie businesses working on decarbonisation plans, and they're lagging their peers, a survey finds.

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Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts

Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.

Indonesia's Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo

Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.

Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case

Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial.

Corruption watchdog urged to better protect witnesses

The NSW corruption watchdog says it will better manage cultural sensitivities following the suicide of at least two witnesses from the Chinese community.

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Israel warned over Rafah as aid misinformation revealed

Australia is warning Israel against a ground invasion of a highly populated area in Gaza as officials revealed misinformation against a Palestinian aid agency.

Law overhaul to improve safety for sex workers

Criminal offences relating to sex work will be scrapped in a bid to increase safety in the profession in Queensland.

Australian's health 'top priority' after death sentence

The health and welfare of Yang Hengjun remain a top priority for Australian officials after the writer received a suspended death sentence in China.

One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next

A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.

Mental health patients forced to rely on telehealth

Some parts of NSW only have telehealth available for mental health support, an inquiry has heard, as regional and rural areas face difficulties accessing care.

Australia's jobless rate hits two-year high

Fresh labour data is unlikely to shift the dial for the central bank despite the jobs market slowdown appearing a little ahead of schedule.

Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers

A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.

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