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New Zealand unclear on further aid for Gaza

New Zealand unclear on further aid for Gaza

The New Zealand government has not offered humanitarian aid to victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict since coming to office in November.

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid

International aid groups have called on Australia to reinstate funding to a UN organisation assisting Palestinian refugees after accusations of terror links.

Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case

Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case

Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case

Australia splashes $78m on high-speed rail case

Australia has set aside tens of millions of dollars towards a business case for a proposed high-speed rail line connecting major cities and regional centres.

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Purpose of govt must evolve as voters seek 'wellbeing'

Purpose of govt must evolve as voters seek 'wellbeing'

Australians want governments to make individual and community 'wellbeing' the top priority for a decent, sustainable standard of living, polling shows.

Gaza aid pause slammed as 'collective punishment'

Gaza aid pause slammed as 'collective punishment'

Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.

Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light

Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light

The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Australia boosts Timor police as minister tours Pacific

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy has announced millions for police and worker co-operation as Australia works to boost diplomatic ties in the region.

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Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report

Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report

Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report

Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report

Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes.

Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top

Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.

Data reveals 'gaping holes' in child-protection system

Data reveals 'gaping holes' in child-protection system

Data reveals 'gaping holes' in child-protection system

Data reveals 'gaping holes' in child-protection system

Spiking caseworker vacancies fuelled by burnout and trauma are leaving thousands of children in the NSW protection system at risk, data shows.

Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

The treasurer has poured cold water on suggestions Labor will go further with tax reform and target negative gearing after rejigging stage three tax cuts.

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Government intervention, including financial backing, is among the recommendations of a review of Australia's childcare sector.

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

Calls to better empower NSW's environment regulator are growing after concerns were raised about its ability to monitor contaminated soil.

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

Mark Butler says GP clinics are in in their most parlous state since the beginning of Medicare, as the scheme prepares to mark 40 years in operation.

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South Australia nabs top spot in state economic ranking

Australian states are all facing economic headwinds but some are more resilient than others, with South Australia performing better than the rest.

Teacher quality, shortages bite in regions and suburbs

Class-topping teachers are more likely found working in affluent areas, new research suggests, underlining the difficulty in overcoming rural disadvantage.

Calls for fee-free uni for disadvantaged students

The university peak body is urging the government to make fee-free higher education places available to fill skills gaps in critical industries.

Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change

The prime minister is standing by his changes to stage three tax cuts, remaining confident parliament will support the amended plans.

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Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.

Expert panel to guide NSW health inquiry

An expert panel will guide NSW’s special commission on health funding with workplace procurement and pressures earmarked as central issues of concern.

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

The fight against inflation has not yet been won but the December quarter consumer price index is expected to show genuine progress.

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

A $40,000 grant is being offered to encourage medical students to pursue a career in general practice as numbers wane as graduates choose more lucrative paths.

Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83m in damages

Former US president Donald Trump must pay $US83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie, a jury has found.

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