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Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.

Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10

Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term?

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

Capital project: plugging in profits from a big battery

Powering Australia's capital for generations to come, a big battery will deliver profits to locals to share the benefits of rising demand for clean energy.

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Trump hush money sentencing indefinitely delayed

Trump hush money sentencing indefinitely delayed

President-elect Donald Trump has ten days to seek to dismiss his hush money conviction, meanwhile his sentencing has been indefinitely delayed.

No overhaul of hate crime laws after nine-month review

No overhaul of hate crime laws after nine-month review

Expanding the definition of hate crimes in NSW alone could have unintended impacts on Indigenous people and people with disabilities, a review has found.

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

The federal government has a laundry list of policy promises to push through before the next election, but it looks unlikely to get much done before 2024 ends.

Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence

Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence

Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.

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Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

The federal Greens have decided not to support the government's moves to tackle online misinformation, putting another Labor bill in political purgatory.

Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process.

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Financial watchdog warns of structural budget problems

Almost one of every $10 raised by the Victorian government is set to be spent paying down debt within four years as interest expenses explode.

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Global tech giant Meta and X owner Elon Musk warn the federal government's push to ban people younger than 16 from social media will affect all Australians.

Deportation bill 'constitutionally unsound': inquiry

Deportation bill 'constitutionally unsound': inquiry

Deportation bill 'constitutionally unsound': inquiry

Deportation bill 'constitutionally unsound': inquiry

A senate inquiry has been told more than 80,000 non-citizens could be removed from Australia under a Labor goverment bill.

Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay

Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay

Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay

Mayor asked to be stood down with full pay

Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson asked the state government to be stood down while still receiving his $225,000 salary.

Labor pushing prefab to build more homes, quickly

Labor pushing prefab to build more homes, quickly

Labor pushing prefab to build more homes, quickly

Labor pushing prefab to build more homes, quickly

The Albanese government has announced new measures to encourage innovation and faster construction in the building industry.

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Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision

The head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has defended himself before a federal parliamentary committee probing its performance.

Australia legally obliged to act on Israel war warrants

Australia can't choose what world court rulings it will adhere to, an expert says, after arrest warrants were issued for Israel's PM and ex-defence minister.

Aussie farmers and businesses look for trade certainty

World leaders are working to shore up economic ties and push for open global trade against the prospect of a disruptive Trump presidency due to flagged tariffs.

Gaetz withdraws from US A-G race amid sex allegations

Embattled former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney-general following opposition from senators.

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Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates

Legal experts and advocates have lambasted the government's proposed migration bill changes as "constitutionally unsound" and "misguided", at a Senate inquiry.

'A hate crime': disgust, anger at anti-Israel graffiti

The prime minister and other leaders have called out a spate of vandalism in a well-heeled suburb after cars were graffitied with anti-Israel slogans.

Relief as last-minute crisis talks keep trains on track

A planned three-day strike across NSW's urban and inter-city train network has been averted after the union and the government made concessions.

Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities

Adding clean energy and housing as supplementary investment priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn sharp rebuke from the opposition.

Social media age ban coming 'as soon as possible': PM

A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.

'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call

With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades.

'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice

The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations.

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