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One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant

One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant

A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

Labor vowed to end 'jobs for mates' but ignored review

A minister who promised to end a "jobs for mates" culture for political appointments has snubbed recommendations for a more robust, independent process.

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Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute

Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute

Farmers are unsure how to continue work under fast-tracked changes to land clearing laws, which have been hailed as a milestone for conservation.

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds

Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.

'Didn't get it right': BOM defends website cost blowout

'Didn't get it right': BOM defends website cost blowout

The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.

Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis

Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis

Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.

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Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Law change for 'horror' car thefts with kids inside

Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.

Twist in Latham’s violence order battle with ex-partner

Twist in Latham’s violence order battle with ex-partner

Twist in Latham’s violence order battle with ex-partner

Twist in Latham’s violence order battle with ex-partner

Controversial MP Mark Latham and his ex-partner are set to air their dirty laundry in court as he denies claims he abused her during their relationship.

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.

Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

The nation's defence department will be revamped in the biggest reforms in half a century to tackle project delays and cost blowouts worth billions of dollars.

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves

A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

'Dangerous': firies disrupted train line on opening day

A firefighting drill delayed train services on the opening day of a major city's long-awaited underground line.

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Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in

Childcare providers are finding it easier to attract and retain workers a year after a government-funded 15 per cent pay rise started to roll out.

Australia's travel bill for climate conference revealed

Dozens of departmental staff were sent to Brazil for the United Nations climate conference, costing the government almost two million dollars.

Pokies shutdown period 'bare minimum' reform effort

Poker machines will be powered down between 4am and 10am, but some are questioning why a state government won't do more to curb the scourge of problem gambling.

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'Good chance' of Ukraine peace deal, Trump

US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.

Smart cars being weaponised in domestic violence cases

Frontline services are witnessing an increase in technology-facilitated abuse, including victims being monitored in smart cars and cameras in cat feeders.

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

An ex-Howard government minister has urged the Liberals to stand by Australia's non-discriminatory approach to immigration as support bleeds to One Nation.

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

The Pope has brought a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".

Crackdown nears on 'dark patterns' exploiting consumers

The government has revealed a timeline for new protections to shield consumers from dodgy business practices.

Liberal leader names frontbench as Labor troops rally

Deposed state Liberal leader Brad Battin has licked his wounds and accepted a spot in shadow cabinet as the clock ticks down to the next election.

No raining on city's parade as $15b train line opens

Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.

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