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Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

A Northern Territory land council has elected a new board, following concerns over its governance, operations and decision-making.

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

The man appointed to clean up the Victorian branch of the embattled CFMEU has resigned suddenly, as police investigations into the organisation continue.

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'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.

Tech giants who fail to protect scam victims in strife

Tech giants who fail to protect scam victims in strife

Tech giants, banks and telcos could soon be fined up to $50 million for failing to protect scam victims.

Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected

Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected

In a pitch to low-income workers in the US, Donald Trump says he'll cut all taxes on overtime, if he is re-elected president in November.

Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany

Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

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Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Reforms that will help older Australians to live at home for longer are also hoped to improve generational fairness and bolster aged care quality.

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has labelled the Australian government 'fascists' over their proposed misinformation laws.

Biden to host Albanese, Quad leaders in his US hometown

Biden to host Albanese, Quad leaders in his US hometown

Biden to host Albanese, Quad leaders in his US hometown

Biden to host Albanese, Quad leaders in his US hometown

US President Joe Biden will host a Quad summit in the state of Delaware with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan.

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Strong labour standards urged for energy transition

Governments are urged to attach strong labour standards to taxpayer-funded renewables, while the energy sector needs to come clean on safety and welfare.

'Mortgaging the future': Liberal state debt criticised

'Mortgaging the future': Liberal state debt criticised

'Mortgaging the future': Liberal state debt criticised

'Mortgaging the future': Liberal state debt criticised

Labor and key cross bench independents have lashed the Tasmanian Liberal minority government for a budget which doubles debt.

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

Lawyer X compensation payouts capped at $1 million

The Victorian government has passed a bill limiting the amount of compensation awarded to individual Victorians embroiled in the Lawyer X scandal to $1 million.

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.

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Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus

The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years.

Miles makes voter pitch as parliament wraps before poll

Queensland's premier has made one last parliamentary pitch to voters ahead of October's election.

Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

As the federal government comes under pressure on weakened hate speech laws, fresh penalties will apply for disclosing private information online.

Aged care reforms home in on freedom for older Aussies

Aged and home care systems will receive billions of dollars in funding in a bid to improve living conditions for older Australians.

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Cafe, pub splurge short-lived as consumer pain persists

Higher spending at hospitality venues in August was likely a blip as financial pressure on wallets is expected to stick around until 2025.

Bill aims to pass go on proving credentials of hydrogen

Hydrogen producers may be able to prove the alternative fuel was made with renewables, not coal or gas, as trading partners plan to levy carbon-laden imports.

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.

Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry

Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

Australia will be the beneficiary of greater market access to China, a senior diplomat says, despite frustration over a sustained lobster ban festering.

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog

The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.

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