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French minister warns of unrest after elections

French minister warns of unrest after elections

Police may need to deal with unrest in France following parliamentary elections, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says.

Democrats in damage control after Biden's shaky debate

Democrats in damage control after Biden's shaky debate

Democrats in damage control after Biden's shaky debate

Democrats in damage control after Biden's shaky debate

A stumbling effort by President Joe Biden in the first US election debate has renewed worries among some Democrats about his chances against Donald Trump.

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

More lives are at risk if the Victorian government doesn't reform its public drunkenness laws, the police union says, after the death of a man hit by a car.

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Laws could deliver life-saving fruit and vegies boon

Laws could deliver life-saving fruit and vegies boon

Food companies might find it more profitable to donate than to dump if a Senate bill targeting food insecurity passes.

Train repair blitz 'more than a lick of paint'

Train repair blitz 'more than a lick of paint'

An intensive train repair project worth $35 million will help improve rail reliability for NSW travellers after a year plagued by thousands of delays.

Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke

Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke

Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

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Enterprise approvals hit decade high ahead of wage rise

Enterprise approvals hit decade high ahead of wage rise

Enterprise approvals hit decade high ahead of wage rise

Enterprise approvals hit decade high ahead of wage rise

As the minimum wage is set to increase from July, data has revealed the number of employees on enterprise agreements has risen sharply.

Concerns 'first electric vehicle could be your last'

Concerns 'first electric vehicle could be your last'

Concerns 'first electric vehicle could be your last'

Concerns 'first electric vehicle could be your last'

Insurers are opting to write off electric cars, rather than repair them, as fewer spare parts and a shortage of mechanics add to barriers to EV take-up.

Farage 'let down' by campaigners as UK election looms

Farage 'let down' by campaigners as UK election looms

Farage 'let down' by campaigners as UK election looms

Farage 'let down' by campaigners as UK election looms

Nigel Farage says he has been let down after Reform UK campaigners were recorded making racist and homophobic remarks a week out from the general election.

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has warned delays to passing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will cost $1 billion to taxpayers.

'Not open to negotiation': New homes face delays

'Not open to negotiation': New homes face delays

'Not open to negotiation': New homes face delays

'Not open to negotiation': New homes face delays

Australia's housing minister has not said whether she believes having a home should be a human right, as a political gridlock delays building new homes.

Record funding boost for Australia's Olympic hopefuls

Record funding boost for Australia's Olympic hopefuls

Record funding boost for Australia's Olympic hopefuls

Record funding boost for Australia's Olympic hopefuls

Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share in $283 million of additional funding as Australia lifts its ambitions ahead of the 2032 Games in Brisbane.

Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.

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New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.

Biden and Trump to face off in presidential debate

US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump each have vulnerabilities that mean they have little room for error in their first election debate.

Rudd praises PM's persistence to bring Assange home

Senior representations to America over years were crucial in bringing Julian Assange home, ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says.

Security law watchdog urges reform as Assange freed

Debate over whistleblower protection and heavy-handed security law has been reinvigorated by the arrival of Julian Assange and a report into Australia's regime.

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Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.

Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote

Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.

Airport rail mediator backs above ground station

Attempts to have an underground train station at Melbourne Airport have taken another blow with a federal government-appointed mediator recommending against it.

Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm

A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.

Build-to-rent incentive plan hits opposition roadblock

The government's build-to-rent incentive program has been sent to an inquiry by the opposition and Greens despite a chronic shortage of rental homes.

Assange release eases friction in Australia-US ties

Less friction now that Julian Assange is free will help Australia's relationships with both the US and UK, a geopolitical expert says.

Premier courts 'city shaper' developers for housing fix

Private sector developers are being lobbied to help the NSW government tackle the state's housing crisis and prevent Sydney becoming a city without youth.

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