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'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat

A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift

The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.

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US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

US recession fears 'nail in coffin' for RBA hike chance

Concerns about the state of the United States economy will add to the case for no change at an upcoming central bank interest rate meeting, economists say.

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

A poll indicates Labor is increasingly on the nose with Victorian voters under Jacinta Allan's leadership, just over two years out from the next state election.

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

More Ukraine aid urged as threat has 'metastasised'

The war in Ukraine poses a danger to democracies across the world and Australia must send more help to the embattled nation, a retired major general says.

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

CFMEU labels reform efforts 'politically moronic'

The reins of NSW's powerful construction union will be handed over to a Victorian barrister as an union official attacks Labor for collaborating with enemies.

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Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

The Queensland Labor government has rolled out its trial of 50c public transport fares just two months before the election.

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised

Tel Aviv has taken issue with the Australian's response following the release of a report on an Israeli airstrike which killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew

Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew

Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew

Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew

Thousands of people are protesting in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during recent demonstrations.

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

Reports the government will opt against a complete ban on gambling advertising have been poorly received by advocates, who say the move would be a "betrayal".

No one would send people back to Gaza, minister says

No one would send people back to Gaza, minister says

No one would send people back to Gaza, minister says

No one would send people back to Gaza, minister says

No decision has been made about Palestinian asylum seekers in Australia, the home affairs minister says, but sending people back to Gaza is not an option.

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Trump seeks earlier debate, Harris says he's 'scared'

The campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have argued whether a presidential debate should take place on September 4 or September 10.

PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage

Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.

Assange's father urges freedom for Palestinians

Julian Assange's father has told pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne their fight for freedom "may be a bit harder" than the campaign to liberate his son.

Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on Fox News

Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.

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Community battery for Bondi, wind farm for regional Vic

Bondi residents can now access solar power from a community battery, while a wind farm that will supply power for 200,000 Victorian homes has been approved.

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

About a third of Australians experiencing homelessness are young people, prompting a plea for action on housing as even those in the market struggle with cost.

Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused the United States of being "at the forefront of a coup attempt" after a contested presidential election.

CFMEU seeks legal advice over administrator orders

The CFMEU says it is "under attack" and will fight an attempt by the watchdog to give an independent administrator powers to overhaul its construction division.

Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel

An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.

Former PwC head grilled over role in tax scandal

The former boss of PwC in Australia, Tom Seymour, has made his first public comments since resigning due to the tax advice scandal.

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