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Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

Show us the money: defence urged to buy local

The defence force should change the way it chooses military hardware to better support Australian businesses, a key lobby group says.

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

'Stop apologising': Ley backs top Lib's call for unity

A senior Liberal's speech calling for an end to the party's soul searching after a horror election result has won the support of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

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Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Worries about the cost of raising children and job security are being blamed for the increasing age of new parents and their falling number of children.

Knives out as Liberal leader capitalises on state crime

Knives out as Liberal leader capitalises on state crime

A premier has not rolled out the welcome mat for the federal opposition leader after she arrived in a state capital likening its levels of crime to the 1920s.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

Let voters be the judge on election lies: AEC

The head of the electoral commission says voters remain the best judge of what politicians say during election campaigns.

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Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks

The AFP alleges a man sent $650,000 in international money transfers to banks in Iran that were subject to the Australian government's sanctioned list.

New rules for 'eyesore' hire bikes cluttering footpaths

New rules for 'eyesore' hire bikes cluttering footpaths

New rules for 'eyesore' hire bikes cluttering footpaths

New rules for 'eyesore' hire bikes cluttering footpaths

Electric hire bike operators will face new minimum standards, including rules around helmets and where the bikes can be parked and ridden.

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Push for action on stalled local screen quotas

Promised Australian content quotas for international streaming giants have stalled, but independent MP Zali Steggall has launched a campaign on the issue.

French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is proposing to suspend a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid his government being toppled.

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Treaty on election ballot as opposition vow 'tear down'

Voters will have the final say on the survival of a landmark statewide treaty as the opposition promises to rip it up and start again if elected.

'Blame game': voluntary assisted dying laws row erupts

'Blame game': voluntary assisted dying laws row erupts

'Blame game': voluntary assisted dying laws row erupts

'Blame game': voluntary assisted dying laws row erupts

Competing bills to allow voluntary assisted dying in Australia's only jurisdiction banning it have prompted political sniping and a call for bipartisanship.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

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Dying on 'own terms' to get easier in law refresh

Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.

Prime minister's private phone number published online

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished

A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.

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Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former boss

Former Senator Linda Reynolds is taking Brittany Higgins to court after claiming her ex-employee "failed to comply" with a bankruptcy notice issued to her.

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

Executives from Meta and TikTok have been told a lack of preparation for an incoming ban on under-16s using their platforms won't be tolerated.

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists

YouTube warns blocking young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety and hinder emerging talent.

Black hole looms as workers comp scheme expands

Victims of bullying and sexual harassment can now seek redress under Australia's largest workers compensation scheme, but questions remain about its viability.

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