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Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed

Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed

Spain's leader has condemned migrants storming into Ceuta as a "violation of sovereignty", as thousands of them turn back after a security forces crackdown.

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Artistic works that breach workplace safety and anti-discrimination laws can be cut off from funding, but not individuals, a government arts body says.

Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall

Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall

Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall

Teachers to strike for third time as pay talks stall

Teachers will strike again as the battle between a union and a state government intensifies over a deal to improve pay and conditions.

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Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case

Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case

A Labor politician in the Top End has vowed to fight allegations he assaulted an official, amid growing calls for the federal MP to step aside.

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

A member of a conservative Liberal faction has told a corruption probe he believes he got the idea to create a fake invoice from his "dodgy" co-founder.

Sweeping changes made to working-with-children checks

Sweeping changes made to working-with-children checks

The nation's attorneys-general have tackled priority areas for keeping children safe following a string of abuses in childcare settings.

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Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in

One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Homeless Australians trapped in 'cycle of crisis'

Tens of thousands of homeless people could be helped by having their accommodation linked to mental health support services, amid a push from advocacy groups.

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

Blasts and brains: cutting-edge study of Aussie troops

World-leading research will seek to monitor in real time the impact of repeated low-level blast exposure on the brains of Australian troops during training.

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.

Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations

Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations

Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations

Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations

Factional infighting within the Liberal Party has been compared to epic war film Braveheart by a conservative Christian faction member at a corruption hearing.

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.

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Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.

'Breathtaking' NDIS exploitation in remote communities

Multiple groups have told an inquiry the federal government's proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms should not go ahead in their current form.

'Not good enough': pleas to act on Indigenous targets

Indigenous women and children are at risk as the nation falls woefully behind Closing the Gap targets because of limited collaboration, experts warn.

'Vindication': apology for survivors of school abuse

Watching a state government apologise for widespread failings at public schools was surreal but validating, a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse says.

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'Line in sand': record state-care kid numbers revealed

A state government has laid out its response to a child-safety inquiry report as data revealed a record number of kids in its residential care system.

Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets

The number of dwellings granted approval has hit a five-year high, but national housing levels still lag behind federal targets.

Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage

The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls.

Fuel prices on the up as PM backs end to discount

Discounts to the fuel excise will come to an end within days, but the prime minister says the government could consider bringing it back in the future.

Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID

Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing into his handling of the COVID pandemic.

Alzheimer's blood test to radically change diagnosis

A game-changing new blood test for Alzheimer's disease will soon be rolled out in Australia, but there's a good reason why it won't yet be for everyone.

Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his “good meeting” with Donald Trump in Washington.

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