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Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk, Liberal says

Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk, Liberal says

A statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews would be at risk of being desecrated, a federal MP warns, as pressure builds to scrap the planned monument.

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

Fauci, in contempt of US Congress, could be prosecuted

A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the COVID pandemic.

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

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Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship

Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship

Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Thailand as part of the junta chief-turned-president's efforts to win political acceptance on the world stage.

'Scam': Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson's sights

'Scam': Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson's sights

One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.

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Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis

One of the world's fastest-growing HIV outbreaks has prompted Australia's government to help fund health services and drug imports for its new Pacific ally.

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

PM to host Vietnam's president in first official visit

Vietnam's leader will make his first trip to Australia for trade talks with the prime minister - and a census survey.

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra.

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

An unnamed police commander rejects warnings tougher action against hate preachers would make them harder to monitor at a high-level probe.

'Unrealistic' rules for AI data centres spark warning

'Unrealistic' rules for AI data centres spark warning

'Unrealistic' rules for AI data centres spark warning

'Unrealistic' rules for AI data centres spark warning

Investors could be deterred from investing in new AI data centres in Australia if national guidelines under negotiation are too strict, the coalition warns.

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

'Fatal impacts' feared for LGBTQI community due to cuts

Advocacy groups have warned changes to the NDIS could force members of the LGBTQI community back into the closet.

War readiness probed for first time since World War II

War readiness probed for first time since World War II

War readiness probed for first time since World War II

War readiness probed for first time since World War II

An inquiry will look at how civil society can support the military and contribute to national preparedness in the event Australia goes to war.

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'Extremely grateful': Labor MP recovering after crash

A federal politician has sustained fractures and a concussion after being rear-ended by a truck on a major Sydney highway.

Push for more access in digital crime-fighting age

Police in one state may soon have the power to compel those with suspected organised crime links to provide phone passwords or face up to seven years in jail.

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

Why old office buildings are vacant despite demand

Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means paying more up front, fresh data suggests.

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Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

Charges dropped after legal loophole paralyses council

A businessman has lost his bid to pursue multiple councillors in court, with the charges dismissed in what has been described as a major win for democracy.

Rival plan to close Labor's 'widow tax' loophole sooner

Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.

Australia’s elephant in the room: modern-day slavery

Slavery watchdogs have questioned how many law breaches it will take before Australia responds to evidence laying bare injustices faced by migrant workers.

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

Gas giant charged with under-reporting toxic emissions

An environment protection watchdog is prosecuting a gas giant after it significantly under-reported levels of toxic emissions from an LNG plant.

'Chaos and confusion' engulfs future migration policy

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was due to unveil migration policies in a major speech before it was cancelled.

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