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Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action, as the party abandons its own litigation.

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

Leaders go head-to-head in final days of campaign

The chief minister and opposition leader have traded barbs just four days before polls close.

Former public service heads set for misconduct probe

Former public service heads set for misconduct probe

Former public service heads set for misconduct probe

Former public service heads set for misconduct probe

Laws allowing for former public service officials to be investigated for misconduct have passed the lower house.

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Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Rate-cut hopes hit brick wall as RBA cements stance

Borrowers are being warned to not bank on any short-term relief on their mortgages as the RBA talks down hopes of an interest rate cut in 2024.

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

Crack down on construction union clears final hurdle

The CFMEU has signalled it could challenge new laws forcing it into administration for at least three years, as parliament agreed to pass the reforms.

One in four Aussies in 'childcare deserts' missing out

One in four Aussies in 'childcare deserts' missing out

Australians living in the regions and metropolitan outskirts are missing out on child care as providers preference areas where they can charge the highest fees.

'Rarely seen' pressure applied to Reynolds: Payne

'Rarely seen' pressure applied to Reynolds: Payne

Former federal minister Marise Payne has told a court about her concerns for Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after the latter's alleged rape in parliament.

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Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit

Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit

Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit

Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit

Australia and Qatar have discussed de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East as the opposition pushes to stop Gazan asylum seekers arriving onshore.

Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Remote salmon farmers take fight to nation's capital

Salmon farm workers will meet with politicians in a fight to "save their jobs" over a review of operations in a harbour where a fish is at risk of extinction.

'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

'Waiting for crisis': urgent warning on youth justice

Youth crime will not be solved by pouring more money into police and prisons across the nation, the Human Rights Commission warns.

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

LNP boss 'fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran'

Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

Teachers, nurses save for more than decade to buy home

It takes more than 10 years to squirrel enough money away for a home deposit on a single income in many professions, Greens-commissioned research shows.

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

Rare-cancer costs are 'absolutely unsustainable'

High costs, bureaucratic roadblocks and lack of understanding are leaving rare cancer sufferers with few options for survival.

Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell

Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell

Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell

Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell

President Joe Biden has delivered a valedictory speech to the Democrats' convention, saying “I gave my best to you” as he passed the torch to Kamala Harris.

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Public memorial tree for ex-PM Abbott felled twice

Security will be upgraded at a NSW Blue Mountains park after a young oak tree planted to mark the tenure of former prime minister Tony Abbott was vandalised.

Suburban Rail Loop cash gap may threaten credit rating

Global agency S&P has warned Victoria's credit rating could dive further if the state is forced to foot the rest of the bill for the Suburban Rail Loop.

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

The government is set to reveal what cap on international students unis and education providers will face and the fate of a controversial visa direction.

Australia strengthens defence ties with Indonesia

Indonesia's future president is calling on Australia to extend help to other areas after the two nations struck a deal on defence.

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Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Changes to Australian privacy laws may not stop employers from requesting invasive medical tests with little explanation, a report has found.

Harassment victims may get relief on legal fees

Unions and advocacy groups are urging parliament to pass a bill which will prevent federal courts forcing harassment victims to pay their opponents' costs.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands

Australia is looking to boost engagement with Southeast Asia by enticing students to study in the region as Indonesia's president-elect arrives Down Under.

PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton

Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.

Democrats, protesters gather to cheer, challenge Harris

A re-energised Democratic Party is meeting in Chicago to cheer Kamala Harris's rise to the top of the ticket, while pro-Palestine protesters rally outside.

Metro train opening 'Harbour Bridge moment' for Sydney

The opening of a driverless train line has been hailed as a transformative realisation of visionary infrastructure, and a brisk ride through a big city.

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