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'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost

'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost

The NSW and federal government are going halves in a new TAFE centre of excellence in western Sydney designed to help Australians keep pace with technology.

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

Slowing growth impacts women's financial equality

It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

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Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Grenfell Tower fire inquiry blames UK govt and industry

Years of failures by government and industry made London's Grenfell Tower a “death trap" where 72 people were killed, a damning report on the 2017 tragedy says.

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Senator 'needs to nail Higgins' lie', trial told

Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Ukraine foreign minister out in war's biggest reshuffle

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine's most recognisable faces on the world stage, is the latest cabinet member to quit before a major reshuffle.

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.

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Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

Independent housing advisor lashes overseas student cap

A proposed cap on international university students has been torn apart by a federal government advisor, who says it will make no difference to housing supply.

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.

Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment is seeking tax relief from the Queensland government as it battles to keep a $3.6 billion project open in Brisbane.

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

'No silver bullet' to solving housing affordability

The head of the federal government's independent housing council says ambitious targets to create new homes should still be made even if they're not met.

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Documents show Victorian hospitals came close to being unable to pay staff, prompting the health minister to seek support for an urgent $422 million payment.

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.

Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan

Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan

Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan

Harris visiting New Hampshire to spruik business plan

US Vice President Kamala Harris is using a New Hampshire campaign stop to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses

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Knife laws 'send a message' as police wait for wands

Police will use metal detectors to catch people with knives within months but the government says laws targeting the crime will help change public attitudes.

New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.

Big batteries win taxpayer support after hectic auction

Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.

Iran takes aim at Australia over social media post

Australia has backed in its diplomats abroad to promote its values after Iran scolded embassy staff in Tehran over a social media post.

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Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships

Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.

Tech giants must reveal children's social media habits

Children are dodging age limits to access social media platforms and the online watchdog has ordered tech companies to reveal the number of kids on their sites.

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

Energy 'superpower' unplugged: missing 100,000 tradies

Australia will have a shortfall of 100,000 electricians by 2050, an industry report warns, with almost half of the nation's electrical apprentices dropping out.

CFMEU launches High Court challenge over administration

The CFMEU has launched legal proceedings in the High Court against the commonwealth after its construction arm was placed into administration.

ASIO boss argues comments on Gaza visas 'distorted'

The ASIO director-general says his comments on the vetting process for people fleeing Gaza have been distorted, triggering a fresh round of political fighting.

Higgins' claim not workplace sexual harassment: lawyer

Linda Reynolds' lawyer has told a defamation trial Brittany Higgins' alleged rape in parliament house wasn't workplace sexual harassment.

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