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'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

'Unprecedented': concerns over 24/7 patron surveillance

Privacy advocates and experts have raised concerns about a plan to allow police to watch hospitality patrons over a 24/7 live feed.

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia is slapping further financial sanctions and travel bans on Iranian officials who directed the oppression of women by enforcing strict dress codes.

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UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down after local election results.

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

'Time has come': Shorten backs budget's broken promise

After unsuccessfully campaigning on negative gearing changes while Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he would welcome a policy shift in the federal budget.

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Parents are hoping the federal budget will include more choice, transparency and reform when it comes to child care by providing more subsidy options.

'Need to do more': Labor to lift lid on housing reform

'Need to do more': Labor to lift lid on housing reform

Australians are under financial pressure and the government cannot "just sit back", the prime minister says, as his treasurer prepares to hand down the budget.

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Budget boost to tackle growing ranks of homeless youth

Budget boost to tackle growing ranks of homeless youth

Budget boost to tackle growing ranks of homeless youth

Budget boost to tackle growing ranks of homeless youth

Helping homeless young Australians to find a place to live is the aim of a $60 million federal budget measure to even the odds of renting a room.

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

Rail project axing pulls 'economic rug' from regions

The Nationals have urged the federal government not to scrap billions of dollars of funding for the inland rail project ahead of the federal budget.

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

An Australian musician who rose to fame in the 1980s says she was viciously targeted and excluded from the industry for being a Jew and a Zionist.

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal

Modelling examining a $48 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

Free meningococcal jabs for some but 'lottery' persists

A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

Strained by chronic housing supply challenges, a leading researcher has warned councils against forcibly removing their homeless populations.

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State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays

A state plagued by forensic failures has cleared a backlog of rape kits and slashed major crime delays by 70 per cent, promising faster justice for victims.

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Anthony Albanese has offered support to his British counterpart as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure from his own colleagues to resign.

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pinning his hopes on a rallying speech to revive his government's fortunes as some of his own Labour MPs urge him to resign.

Big state fuel buffer to protect against foreign shocks

South Australia could stockpile up to 20 million litres of diesel, touting a bigger fuel buffer than larger jurisdictions, as states rush to lock in supplies.

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Budget builds up to shift for 'broken' housing market

An extra $2 billion will be pledged in the budget to build sewerage and roads for new homes as the treasurer frames housing policy as a remedy to populism.

Israel deports two detained over Gaza-bound flotilla

Israel has deported two activists detained under suspicion of having links to a terrorist organisation, after their Gaza Strip-bound flotilla was intercepted.

'No more tests': One Nation basks in by-election bliss

A historic by-election win for One Nation has sent shock waves through Australian politics, legitimising the party as a right-wing force.

Federal budget to dominate the economic agenda

The government will do well to resist spending a "tantalising" budget windfall, as boosting demand while supply is constrained could result in more rate hikes.

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.

One Nation claims historic win in litmus test poll

Hoots and cheers have rung out at One Nation headquarters as the party won its first lower house seat at a by-election.

Democracy's birth almost locked everyday Australia out

Commemorations and celebrations are under way to mark 125 years since the opening of the first federal parliament and the birth of Australian democracy.

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