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LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

Kids more social, engaged at school as phones expelled

Kids more social, engaged at school as phones expelled

Kids more social, engaged at school as phones expelled

Kids more social, engaged at school as phones expelled

Bans on mobile phones in public schools have proven effective, but social media still acts as "poison" to children, with more restrictions to come.

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Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.

King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

King's suit dampened but spirits blazed at fire demo

Bushfire scientists and volunteer firefighting brigades greeted His Majesty and walked him through how Australia handles one of its greatest natural threats.

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

A teal independent has taken a traditional Liberal seat, highlighting the challenge the party faces in winning back well-heeled electorates in Sydney.

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Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

Housing NIMBYs in premier's sights as stamp duty cut

A $55 million carrot has been dangled to Victorian buyers of off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses but the opposition doubts it will boost supply.

Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told

A jolt of investor interest has put Australia back on track for 82 per cent renewable energy in the electricity grid by 2030, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

'Missing step' bridged with major Sydney concert venue

Proposals for redeveloping a key entertainment precinct in central Sydney will be considered, including plans for a new live performance venue.

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Harris goes to church, Trump hands out french fries

Kamala Harris has gone to church as she turned 60, while Donald Trump has tried his hand working at McDonald's as the US election draws closer.

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

After appearing with singer Lizzo in Detroit, Kamala Harris is marking the beginning of early voting in the US presidential election - and her 60th birthday.

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.

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Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

A former mayor and returning minister join the Tasmanian Liberal minority government's ministry after the departures of its deputy premier and finance minister.

High rises out of reach for residents, opposition says

Victoria's premier has been criticised for ignoring public feeling after she announced proposals to build 30,000 homes in inner Melbourne suburbs..

People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says

Once regarded safe and firmly in conservative hands, the northern beaches of Sydney now have fewer Liberals than ever before.

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as new Indonesian president

Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president.

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Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

King cracks jokes as Aussies get close look at royals

After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

A coalition plan that would stop changes to energy efficiency standards for buildings over a decade has been criticised for stopping climate change action.

Reserve Bank's views on hot jobs market to be canvassed

A speech by the Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor will draw careful scrutiny amid hopes a long-awaited rates cut could be brought forward.

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.

Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour

King Charles and Queen Camilla are about to start a busy program of official events across two cities over the course of three days.

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