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Palmer loses appeals in resort, election fraud cases

Palmer loses appeals in resort, election fraud cases

Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed applications by Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort relating to charges before Brisbane Magistrates Court.

King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as the nation sends its well wishes to the monarch and his family.

Tougher penalties ahead after $1m illegal vaping blitz

Tougher penalties ahead after $1m illegal vaping blitz

Tougher penalties ahead after $1m illegal vaping blitz

Tougher penalties ahead after $1m illegal vaping blitz

A major vaping blitz uncovered more than 30,000 contraband items hidden in shops across Sydney as the NSW health minister calls for tougher penalties.

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Anzac Day concert relocated after veterans' backlash

Anzac Day concert relocated after veterans' backlash

Organisers of the Pandemonium music festival have lashed out at the "kickback" against the Sydney leg of the event, which is being held on Anzac Day.

Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and early education fees have soared, with parents paying nearly 40 per cent more for pre-school programs than they had the previous year.

Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing

Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing

The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.

'Broken' insurance claim system hurting Australians

'Broken' insurance claim system hurting Australians

Insurers have faced a grilling about poor practices against vulnerable Australians who lost everything in devastating floods.

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New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.

Labour market holding up as job ad levels stabilise

Labour market holding up as job ad levels stabilise

Labour market holding up as job ad levels stabilise

Labour market holding up as job ad levels stabilise

Job ads have climbed in a sign of resilience for the labour market, with separate figures pointing to easing price pressures for struggling households.

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting pressure on the coalition to back Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes, as federal parliament returns for the new year.

Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Unapologetic speeches from New Zealand ministers Winston Peters and David Seymour have drawn heckles and boos at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back changes to tax cuts, but the ongoing debate hasn't made much difference to the popularity contest between the two major parties.

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Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

The long-awaited master plan Sydney’s newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

When it comes to home ownership, the older you are and the earlier you buy, the better off you are, leaders have been told at a summit.

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

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Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

Australia will face an unacceptable amount of risk unless the Commonwealth commits to building warships in South Australia, premier Peter Malinauskas says.

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Shoppers and farmers are being encouraged to have their say about supermarket prices and how competition can be increased to lower the bill at the checkout.

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for NZ's national day as the government is interrogated over policy for Maori.

Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.

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