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As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

SA Water has declared "full steam ahead" for a critical water project on the Eyre Peninsula, despite concerns it will impact Aboriginal heritage and fishing.

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing

The family of a boy arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation as police pledge to bolster resources in the region.

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

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Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use talks in Washington to take the temperature of the global economy as he puts the finishing touches on his third federal budget.

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State 'fails' to grasp Aboriginal self-determination

State leaders and bureaucrats still don't have a good grasp on the concept of Aboriginal self-determination, a former Victorian department official says.

Indefinite detention 'not punitive': government lawyer

Indefinite detention 'not punitive': government lawyer

Government authorities have tried to deport a bisexual man to Iran every six months since 2018 but they failed because he resisted, as he feared for his life.

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.

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Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator says

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator says

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator says

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator says

Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.

Take a chill pill, law reviewer tells environmentalists

Take a chill pill, law reviewer tells environmentalists

Take a chill pill, law reviewer tells environmentalists

Take a chill pill, law reviewer tells environmentalists

A staged approach to environmental law reform has conservationists worried but the architect of a review into the matter is confident real change is coming.

Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM

Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM

Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM

Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM

Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

Help for farmers to get best price amid 'dirty' tactics

A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

Treasurer admits 'difficult' budget ahead for Qld

The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead.

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after attacks

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after attacks

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after attacks

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after attacks

Social media companies are increasingly facing criticism over their role in allowing graphic content and misinformation to be shared.

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

Pesticide body stays in Armidale despite damning report

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority won't be forced to move back to Canberra despite its controversial move to Armidale.

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Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift

An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station.

Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.

First seven jurors chosen in Trump hush money trial

The first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as the selection process continues to choose a 12-member panel.

US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty

The United States government has provided an assurance regarding the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited.

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Trump to return to criminal court for jury selection

Donald Trump's hush-money trial enters a second day to select jurors who will consider the case of the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Rising rents eating up low-income worker pay gains

Both mortgage and rental affordability worsened over the March quarter based on latest ANZ and CoreLogic analysis.

Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms

Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.

Music festivals hit by 'perfect storm': inquiry told

A Senate hearing is digging into challenges facing Australia's music festivals following the cancellation of dozens of events.

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

Murray-Darling stakeholders to scrutinise basin plan

Scientists, environmentalists, irrigators, community and government representatives will meet to discuss the health of Australia's largest river system.

Support critical for Australia to reap battery wealth

Western Australia has warned that taxpayer support for critical minerals will be crucial to overcoming investor reluctance and market distortion.

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