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Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead

The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.

US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case

US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case

US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case

US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case

"We're writing a rule for the ages," Justice Neil Gorsuch has said during arguments about whether US presidents have some immunity against criminal charges.

Publisher cancelled Trump affair story buy, court told

Publisher cancelled Trump affair story buy, court told

Publisher cancelled Trump affair story buy, court told

Publisher cancelled Trump affair story buy, court told

The publisher of a US tabloid has told a court he ultimately cancelled a deal that would allow Donald Trump to buy the silence of a woman alleging an affair.

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Centrelink claims backlog slashed after hiring blitz

Centrelink claims backlog slashed after hiring blitz

More than 500,000 claims made to Services Australia have been removed from the backlog in just 10 weeks.

Uni boards stacked with corporate appointments: report

Uni boards stacked with corporate appointments: report

A study has found more than one-quarter of university boards are comprised of unelected corporate appointments, leading to calls for a governance overhaul.

Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.

Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day

Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day

Large crowds have gathered for dawn services in Queensland and at the annual Brisbane parade to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.

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Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

From silence at dawn to reverent crowds and boisterous behaviour around betting circles, Anzac Day has been marked in many places and many ways across NSW.

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

Bishop backs stabbing video staying online

The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific

The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

University student debt will rise by 4.7 per cent from June, sparking calls for indexation to be capped.

Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief

Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief

Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief

Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief

Hotter-than-expected inflation data has likely pushed back the start date for interest rate cuts, a move that will keep pressure on mortgage holder budgets.

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority

The party of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to secure a major in the parliamentary elections, winning 15 of 50 seats.

Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Victoria's Indigenous population has not received a drop of money directly from the state despite a $83 billion in water revenue over a 13-year period.

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Albanese completes historic Kokoda Trail trek

Anthony Albanese has completed his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead-up to Anzac Day commemorations.

Star's ex-chief shown door after preparations for 'war'

Messages discussing going to "war" with the regulator may create challenges despite one of the leaders who sent them being terminated, a Star director says.

Renters could save $5400 if there was a cap, Greens say

Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.

Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online

As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.

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Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes

Australia's annual inflation rate has sunk to a two-year low but is slightly above expectations, which might lengthen the wait time for rate cuts.

Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court

Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.

Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

Minority Liberals officially ink agreement to govern

Two independent Tasmanian MPs have signed an agreement to provide confidence and supply to the state's Liberal minority government on certain conditions.

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

The average student with about $26,500 in HECS debts will owe the government more than $1250 extra due to indexation.

Melbourne's original injecting room to stay

Extra support will be given to Melbourne's sole supervised drug injecting facility after the Victorian government scrapped plans to push ahead with a second.

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.

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