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Expert rejects supermarket land banking concerns

Expert rejects supermarket land banking concerns

A retail expert says it's "not unreasonable" for supermarkets to spend years developing sites for stores, as the government moves to crack down on land banking.

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

Walz, Vance clash politely at US vice president debate

The US vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance was a far cry from the one between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.

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Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Sanctions slapped on three Russian cyber criminals

Members of the cyber criminal group Evil Corp have been handed fresh economic sanctions and travel bans by the federal government.

'Catastrophic' student caps blasted before inquiry

'Catastrophic' student caps blasted before inquiry

Training colleges have hit out at international student caps before a Senate committee hearing into new laws to crack down on dodgy providers.

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.

Treated as 'animals': Lebanese anger as Israel invades

Treated as 'animals': Lebanese anger as Israel invades

Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.

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All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has wasted little time jetting north to sway voters after launching his election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll.

Japan's new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election

Japan's new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election

Japan's new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election

Japan's new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election

Shigeru Ishiba has been confirmed as Fumio Kishida's successor as prime minister of Japan, appointing allies and rivals to his cabinet.

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says.

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

High-density issues hurting Australia's housing goal

Unless Australia can significantly lift the pace at which it is building new homes, a nationally-agreed target to solve the housing crisis looks at-risk.

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Inexperienced police are being sent to rural and regional areas while governments struggle to address the root causes of crime, an inquiry has been told.

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

South Australian MP Troy Bell will appeal his conviction for theft and dishonesty offences for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit.

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Exiled MP 'should have run' when Nazis crashed rally

A retired politician has flown in from the UK to give evidence in Moria Deeming's defamation case against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto.

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors.

Vaping flavours that appeal to kids go up in smoke

Laws coming into effect will limit the sale of vapes to behind pharmacy counters and limit the number of flavours available for the electronic devices.

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Dating protection boost as apps swipe right for safety

Online romantics are being promised a safer dating experience as popular apps work to comply with a code of conduct put in place to better protect users.

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

Indigenous businesses have won more than 71,000 commonwealth contracts, representing $10 billion in government spending over the past nine years.

Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display

The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.

'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

As tensions rise in Australia over continuing conflict in the Middle East, a global expert has been appointed the nation's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

History not on our side ahead of Qld election: LNP

Polls indicate a comfortable LNP victory is on the cards in Queensland but the opposition leader is playing down the likelihood he'll be premier in a month.

Armistice: NSW nurses strike interim wage deal

Nurses have struck an interim pay deal with the NSW government, pausing their industrial action as the union continues negotiations on a final wage outcome.

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.

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