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Australia's inflation down, but not out

Australia's inflation down, but not out

There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries

The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.

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Medicinal cannabis driving change gathers speed

Medicinal cannabis driving change gathers speed

Road rules fail Victorians taking medicinal cannabis for debilitating pain says a new report, which recommends they not be automatically penalised for driving.

Real-time spending tracker plan for growing state debt

Real-time spending tracker plan for growing state debt

Victoria's opposition is spruiking a financial integrity plan featuring an online public spending tracker and intergenerational report to tackle state debt.

Trauma surgeons sound grim warning on e-scooter dangers

Trauma surgeons sound grim warning on e-scooter dangers

Medical officials worry the increasing use of electric bikes and scooters could further pressure already stretched hospital emergency departments.

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

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Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason

Tenants would no longer be evicted without a valid reason and face softer penalties for breaking leases in reforms aimed at making life easier for renters.

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Kamala Harris has cast the US election as a choice between "freedom" and "chaos".

Health service workers get pay bump, better conditions

Health service workers get pay bump, better conditions

Health service workers get pay bump, better conditions

Health service workers get pay bump, better conditions

Workers across NSW health services have come to a wage agreement with the state government as nurses and midwives continue to negotiate for better pay.

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

Budget blowout won't impact police frontline: premier

A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Clean energy talk cheap, flight upgrades pricey for PM

Anthony Albanese has made a whistlestop tour as he ratchets up election campaign efforts, but one expert says he must do more to change public opinion.

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Political dogfight erupts over PM's plane promotions

Australia's major party leaders are embroiled in an increasingly personal stoush after revelations the prime minister accepted a stack of flight upgrades.

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National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

Pandemic cash splash let inflation genie out of bottle

Australia could have suffered much lower inflation after COVID-19 had pandemic support been less wasteful and interest rates moved earlier, a review says.

Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild

A federal Greens MP has warned the new Queensland premier he is ready for another battle to stop reconstruction of the Gabba before the 2032 Olympic Games.

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Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils

NSW has trailed other states in regulating e-scooters but recent council trials show the need for statewide consistency, an inquiry has been told.

Australian investment eyed for Peruvian mining pipeline

Some 50 Peruvian mining projects with a combined potential of tens of billions of dollars are being spruiked to Australian investors amid Chinese dominance.

Canberra lashed for 'kicking the can' on salmon farms

The federal government has been criticised from several quarters for delaying a decision relating to the future of salmon farming and an endangered fish.

Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up

The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

'I'm not a Nazi', Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs

Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting “some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.

'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.

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