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Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets

Hanson steps in to explain One Nation migration targets

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has stepped in to clarify comments by an MP that the party's migration targets were "not too different" to the major parties.

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch

Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.

Canada facing heavy US tariffs after talks fail

Canada facing heavy US tariffs after talks fail

Canada facing heavy US tariffs after talks fail

Canada facing heavy US tariffs after talks fail

Canada's top trade negotiators have been in talks with US officials in a bid to stop Donald Trump's 50 per cent import tariffs coming into effect.

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Hanson seeks to take free speech fight to High Court

Hanson seeks to take free speech fight to High Court

After failing to quash a court ruling that she made a racist remark online, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is seeking leave to appeal to the High Court.

ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback

ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback

The ACT has joined NSW in agreeing to a federal gun buyback set up after the Bondi shooting massacre but other states are yet to be convinced.

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

Abbott's 'very informal' role in right-wing lobby group

A right-wing lobby group denies it has any involvement in party stacking claims despite senior Liberal operatives being among its ranks.

Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling'

Political interference allegations by sect 'chilling'

A Christian sect leader has rejected claims members paid far-right activists to disrupt the 2025 federal election, though some may have campaigned.

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Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle

How the family of a missing teen hiker were mistakenly led to believe she was still alive will be the subject of investigation involving multiple agencies.

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Former Liberal minister unloads on 'cult' of corruption

Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.

Dual citizen accused of passing Ukraine intel to Russia

Dual citizen accused of passing Ukraine intel to Russia

Dual citizen accused of passing Ukraine intel to Russia

Dual citizen accused of passing Ukraine intel to Russia

A Russian-Australian has been charged with foreign interference offences, after it was alleged he passed on sensitive information about Ukraine's military.

Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target

Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target

Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target

Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target

The Middle East conflict and higher interest rates have hit project feasibility for builders, as advocates call for a rethink of affordable housing.

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Reparations for the family of killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom could be pursued with Israel, the Middle Eastern nation's top diplomat in Australia says.

Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns

Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns

Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns

Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns

Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.

'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking

'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking

'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking

'Adult time' teen asks to be spared jail for carjacking

A teenage girl who admitted she pointed a knife at a taxi driver's neck before stealing his car is seeking to be sentenced to a probation order.

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Labor unhurried on migration policy over ramifications

The home affairs minister has not given an indication when an overhaul of Australia's migration policy will be unveiled, citing possible unintended concerns.

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

Foreign property purchases fall as home buyer ban bites

The number of investment approvals into Australia fell by more than 22 per cent in one year as the government made it harder for foreign investors to buy homes.

Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission

An anti-corruption barrister has given his tick of approval to a royal commission into the construction sector overseen by a former chief justice.

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N.Korea launches missiles after denying Trump talks

North Korea has fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its coast, a day after leader Kim Jong-un's sister dismissed possible talks with the US.

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

A state Liberal MP and her former chief of staff believe they were set up to help oust a divisive building commissioner key to a corruption allegation.

Crackdown to stop organised crime 'grooming' athletes

Players found to have rigged a sporting event through match-fixing will face stiff criminal penalties including long jail terms under a federal push.

Family of slain Gaza aid worker 'waiting for justice'

The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.

Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission

A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

State and territory leaders will discuss with the prime minister responses to domestic violence when national cabinet next meets.

Health cap 'easier for veterans', despite growing anger

The veterans' affairs minister has rejected calls for him to resign following a decision to impose a $5000 cap on allied health treatment.

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