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'Chaos and confusion' engulfs future migration policy

'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.

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

Labor will likely need to allow for changes to its gambling laws from the coalition to get its controversial reforms over the line.

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.

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'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen remains confident Australia can reach its ambitious renewable energy targets in less than four years.

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told

An inquiry into racism in Australia has been told abuse faced by Indigenous people online is getting worse amid the "culture wars" of recent years.

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

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'Bike boy' bailed to rehab amid carjacking allegations

'Bike boy' bailed to rehab amid carjacking allegations

'Bike boy' bailed to rehab amid carjacking allegations

'Bike boy' bailed to rehab amid carjacking allegations

A man once involved in a notorious crash with a prominent family has won his bid for bail after being accused of taking a car with children inside.

Push for pen and paper tests as literacy results dive

Push for pen and paper tests as literacy results dive

Push for pen and paper tests as literacy results dive

Push for pen and paper tests as literacy results dive

Policymakers are looking for answers, including a return to pen and paper NAPLAN tests, as they grapple with falling national results in literacy and numeracy.

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse

Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse

Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse

Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse

From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

A cargo ship has reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran make opposing claims about whether they are holding talks.

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change

A Pacific Island country has joined a growing list of nations that have changed their names to align the spelling with their identity and language.

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'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC

A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.

Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says

Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.

Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers

A survey has shown a majority of Australians want employment conditions for Pacific workers to be improved following claims of underpayment.

Weather bureau's review to search for silver linings

An independent review will look into how the weather bureau can meet future challenges and restore confidence after a controversial website redesign.

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Court's five-dollar protest warning to activist

Australian activist Juliet Lamont, who was a leader on a flotilla trying to sail to Gaza, has been given a good behaviour bond after trespassing charges.

Premier scraps key portfolio in major cabinet shake-up

Victoria's transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop portfolios have been dissolved as the new premier swaps treasurer as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies.

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

The European Commission says the EU could enhance border management early-warning systems, and improve technical and financial support to Morocco.

Judges on notice as Hanson slams 'arrogant' Liberals

One Nation leaders have blasted judges and Liberals turning up their nose at possibly forming Australia's first minority government with the populist party.

Innovative proposal pitched to ease homelessness crisis

Tens of thousands of vacant homes could be made available for homeless Australians while the properties are waiting for a permanent use, advocates say.

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.

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