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Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Fears of flow on attacks after Hamas' assault on Israel haven't been realised with Australia's spy chief saying no terror plots were linked to the war in Gaza.

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor leader to go the extra miles to be premier again

Labor's Steven Miles is ready to play the long game once again in his bid to become Queensland premier after being unanimously elected opposition leader.

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

How age verification could push children to dark sites

Technologies that could identify the age of internet users are being trialled as the government looks to introduce age limits for social media.

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ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

Impact of $16 billion HECS debt cut 'kind of invisible'

Impact of $16 billion HECS debt cut 'kind of invisible'

A plan to reduce student debt for millions of Australians will help, but an economist says the impact will be relatively marginal.

Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

Australia considers 'AUKUS visa' to help submarine deal

US ambassador Caroline Kennedy has flagged an 'AUKUS visa' to move skilled workers between countries and help with the delivery of nuclear-powered subs.

Fess up! Independents push parties on climate targets

Fess up! Independents push parties on climate targets

Independent MPs are demanding that Labor reveal its 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve to know as climate change is contributing to higher living costs.

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Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

Australia has expressed concerns about Canadian allegations the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist, which it denies.

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

Docs on a plane: staff retrained over lost cabinet bag

An Australian agriculture department staffer lost a bag containing classified cabinet papers on a flight from India, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.

'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

A group of protesters are being investigated by police and national parks staff for climbing a sacred Indigenous site.

Drilling begins on east coast high-speed rail route

Drilling begins on east coast high-speed rail route

Drilling begins on east coast high-speed rail route

Drilling begins on east coast high-speed rail route

Preliminary drilling has begun to determine where the long-anticipated 250km/h high-speed rail will run on the first stage set to connect Newcastle to Sydney.

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Fast boats in latest Australian military aid to Ukraine

Australia is increasing its contribution to Ukraine's maritime capability by sending over further boats to help repel Russia's invasion.

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Made or assembled in Australia? Solar policy under fire

Questions have emerged over whether solar panels will be manufactured or merely assembled in Australia at a senate hearing into energy agencies.

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Bid to cancel flight upgrades for politicians takes off

Crossbench MPs are calling for tighter rules on political perks as Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism for accepting flight upgrades.

Childcare workers' pay bump to boost ailing workforce

Early childhood educators could soon receive a wage rise after laws aimed at shoring up workforce shortfalls passed the House of Representatives.

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers

Supermarkets could face fines or be broken up under an opposition plan to improve competition, but a business body says this could have unintended consequences.

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'Con job': government flushes hydro energy project

A report says a scrapped pumped hydro scheme proposed by the former Queensland government had no value for money, with costs blowing out to almost $37 billion.

US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet

Donald Trump's favouring of trade tariffs concerns some among Australia's political class, but one expert says he and his rival are similar on foreign policy.

Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster

New performance data from Services Australia will show call wait times and the processing of claims have improved, with people getting help faster.

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

A study to test medicinal cannabis' impact on drivers has begun, days after Victoria's upper house drew a line between impairment and a positive blood test.

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The opposition and student union have criticised Labor's pledge to cut student debts by 20 per cent, but universities backed efforts to make the system fairer.

Mining heartland backs environment watchdog with teeth

Voters living in one of the nation's mining strongholds support the protection of nature and a role in emissions reduction despite intense lobbying by industry.

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans

Polls predict a razor-thin margin in the US election, with the outcome uncertain in seven battleground states as the largely negative campaign draws to a close.

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