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Ambulance service demands reach unprecedented levels

Ambulance service demands reach unprecedented levels

Victoria's ambulance service demands have surpassed the height of the pandemic, with one family sharing a horror experience after their child stopped breathing.

Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

A feud between the CFMEU and the AFL has led the union's manufacturing division to secure federal government support to let them split from the broader body.

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Former Conservative donor John Caudwell says he will back the Labour Party at the upcoming United Kingdom general election.

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Prime minister set to be paid more than US president

Prime minister set to be paid more than US president

The Australian prime minister is set to be paid more than the US president for the first time in history.

Following the money, not hot air, for more wind farms

Following the money, not hot air, for more wind farms

Australia's green bank and international firms are generating more renewable energy projects, even as the political stoush over the nation's future warms up.

Trade sanctions remain on Australian exports

Trade sanctions remain on Australian exports

Australia remains confident trade sanctions, which failed to be resolved during a visit from a senior Chinese leader, will be lifted shortly.

Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case

Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.

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Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West

Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA's radar

The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.

Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean will retire from politics to join the private sector dashing hopes of Liberals keen for him to have a tilt at federal politics.

'Belong in school': force fears as kid arrest ban looms

'Belong in school': force fears as kid arrest ban looms

'Belong in school': force fears as kid arrest ban looms

'Belong in school': force fears as kid arrest ban looms

Police will no longer be able to arrest children under the age of 12, with Premier Jacinta Allan declaring 10 and 11-year-olds don't belong injail.

As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

As China premier departs, focus shifts to Pacific

A group of Australia's ministers will travel to Papua New Guinea for talks with their ministerial counterparts.

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

The NSW government plans to funds thousands of new social homes - spending more than any predecessor - while critics say another tweak will make matters worse.

'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China

'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China

'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China

'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China

China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties.

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Bulk-billing hope with GP deal to end tax stand-off

Fears of shuttered GP clinics or more patients being slugged with gap payments have been allayed, but there's concern over the overall NSW health budget.

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Record spending on social housing has headlined the Minns government's second budget as the NSW treasurer blames GST changes for rolling deficits.

Menopause must not be 'catastrophised', health expert

Introducing menopause leave risks inferring women's work performance is impaired just because they are going through a normal life phase, health experts warn.

Clubs spending community grants on their own operations

Victorian clubs are spending hundreds of millions of dollars of pokies revenue meant for the community on venue operating costs instead, reform advocates say.

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Disaster-hit regions to receive budget patch-up job

Communities hit by natural disasters, including repeated floods, will benefit from billions of dollars in funding after the NSW budget.

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

A series of predicted budget surpluses have turned into deficits for NSW, pushing debt to a projected figure of nearly $200 billion within a few years.

Cash delivery not part and parcel of Australia Post

The head of Australia Post has ruled out the corporation stepping in to replace companies delivering currency to businesses following a decline in cash usage.

Rebuffed BHP wired for bigger Aussie 'copper province'

South Africa's Anglo American may have rejected BHP's recent bid but the energy transition will drive copper demand for decades, including from South Australia.

Abandoning emissions targets could 'decimate' economy

If Australia scraps its climate targets on a promise of nuclear power, the economy may suffer as other nations will tax Australian exports, a mining CEO warns.

Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, an Israeli official says.

Outcry ends move to resume cracking backs of babies

Health ministers have demanded chiropractors not use spinal manipulation on babies, prompting them to reverse a decision to resume the treatment.

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