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'I still don't like it': Hanson on gay pride parade

'I still don't like it': Hanson on gay pride parade

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is still no fan of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 30 years on from an infamous interview.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Advocates are fighting for victims of sexual assault to receive as much legal help as possible against an ancient justice system not built for them.

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Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

Minister slaps down Hanson's latest immigration call

A federal minister has dismissed Pauline Hanson's latest immigration policy proposal, likening it to something Donald Trump would advocate.

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

A parliamentary probe is investigating the "unusual" finances of a school at the centre of serious misconduct, abuse and humiliation allegations.

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.

Help for Australians to ward off leading cause of death

Help for Australians to ward off leading cause of death

Thousands of letters from the federal government will be sent to older Australians warning them they are at a higher risk from a leading killer.

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Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat

Nigel Farage has beaten comic candidate Count Binface, retaining a seat in UK parliament he quit to trigger a by-election that's been dismissed as a stunt.

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology

An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors.

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Social media conglomerates have been asked about their failure to comply with Australia’s social media ban and been unable to answer a particular question.

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

'Too far, too fast': alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer

An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Allan's legacy looms large over tight home seat battle

Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has pulled the pin on her political career, paving the way for an unpredictable battle for her long-held home seat.

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

WA stares down 'east coast clowns' over costly GST deal

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has promised to fight any move to strip his state of its lucrative GST deal, saying changes could cost it billions.

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs

US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.

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'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall

Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

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Half a million and counting: Aussies power battery boom

Australians have installed more than 500,000 household batteries in a move experts say will keep putting downward pressure on power bills.

The next person chosen to help decide mortgage rates

Melinda Cilento, head of economic think tank CEDA, will become the newest member of the nine-person board responsible for setting interest rates in Australia.

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

Albanese says his 'melons' hand gestures misinterpreted

The prime minister insists his comments and hand gestures about the Japanese prime minister gifting him two melons have been incorrectly characterised.

'Hanson not welcome': students skip class for protests

Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.

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