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'Not who we are': premier condemns far-right protest

'Not who we are': premier condemns far-right protest

Queensland's premier has labelled "abhorrent" a march through Brisbane in an apparent far-right protest where four men were arrested and one charged.

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

The racing community has been urged to hold judgment on a plan to rip up a historic track as the NSW premier defends his friendship with the plan's instigator.

Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Latest AUKUS agreement offers 'escape' route for US, UK

Australia will have to legally protect the US and UK from nuclear risks arising from AUKUS, with both countries able to pull out of it under a new agreement.

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Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

The federal government is set to extend laws banning Australians from travelling to areas overseas known to be terror hotspots.

'I couldn't get away': calls for total gambling ad ban

'I couldn't get away': calls for total gambling ad ban

Constant exposure to advertising is changing Australians' relationship with sport and a former addict has called for a total ban on gambling ads.

Stalled approval risks old coal mine renewables project

Stalled approval risks old coal mine renewables project

A more efficient process for land use after mining could help capture emerging renewable energy opportunities as critical projects await approval

Pressure on raise-the-age promise amid youth crime woes

Pressure on raise-the-age promise amid youth crime woes

Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door ajar for the Victorian government to go back on a commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.

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Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs

Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs

Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs

Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs

Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.

Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Hopes gag order change will stop workplace perpetrators

Gag orders preventing workplace sexual harassment victims from speaking out about their abuse could be restricted or even banned under flagged law reforms.

Demand for assisted dying grows, but barriers remain

Demand for assisted dying grows, but barriers remain

Demand for assisted dying grows, but barriers remain

Demand for assisted dying grows, but barriers remain

A growing number of terminally ill Australians are choosing voluntary assisted dying, but legal hurdles have made access difficult.

Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow

The major parties are neck and neck in fresh polling as the Nationals leader claims the coalition can still win government in its own right.

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors

The shine has come off Sydney's Vivid Festival with a big drop in visitor figures from the previous year and some blaming prices for its decline in popularity.

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Beware of economic 'false prophets', warns Reserve Bank

Reserve Bank deputy governor Andrew Hauser says projecting future movements in the economy is inherently uncertain and overconfidence is a red flag.

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Protesters who climbed onto the roof at Parliament House have triggered upgrades to security measures, with longer-term options being considered.

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Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private

Former president Donald Trump has denied using a derogatory term to describe Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations.

Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground state

US President Joe Biden has given his first interview since announcing he was taking himself out of the running for the November 5 election.

Northern Territory pre-poll early voting ready to go

Early voting for the Northern Territory election due to be held on August 24 opens on Monday as Labor and the CLP battle it out to win government.

Southeast Asian forces gather for joint military drills

Defence personnel and navy ships will conduct joint military exercises and training initiatives with Southeast Asian counterparts over five months.

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Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is remaining tight-lipped on changes to youth justice laws after a 16-year-old was questioned over another fatal crash.

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

Iran's foreign ministry has rejected claims it was responsible for hacking into the internal communications of Donald Trump's presidential election campaign.

Harris promises tax-free tips for hospitality workers

Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have wrapped up a multi-day tour of battleground states with a promise to service workers their tips won't be taxed.

Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun'

The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.

Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles

The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase out of wooden power poles in NSW - a move designed to make the network more fire resilient.

Wong condemns deaths after Israeli air strike on school

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has condemned the deaths of civilians after an Israeli missile strike on a school in Gaza.

Surgery waitlists still long, despite faster treatment

New Queensland health data reveals that most elective surgery patients are being treated in the recommended timeframe, despite an ongoing backlog.

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