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Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying has long been viewed with distrust but the NSW anti-corruption commissioner says it is necessary and can serve the public interest when done well.

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

Rice growers to reap rewards from bypassing monopoly

A law forcing rice growers in northern NSW to send their produce south before it can be exported is set to be repealed, opening up major growth opportunities.

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Pregnant, young and ignored by a system meant to care

Women who gave birth in their teens and early 20s have told a NSW birth trauma inquiry their catastrophic health conditions were overlooked due to their age.

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EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

EU wants Australia to step up as clean energy disruptor

Australia and Europe could team up to shake one global player's hold over clean technology supplies, the economic bloc's energy commissioner says.

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze

Higher interest rates may be making it more expensive to service a loan but surging rents are prodding first-time home buyers into action.

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

Street drugs to be tested for purity, harmful additives

Street drugs to be tested for purity, harmful additives

Illicit drugs will be tested for their purity and mix of substances in an inner-city program that will provide detailed analysis to users.

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Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

Premier says SA must be 'vigilant' to keep Gather Round

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says the secret is out about the success of the AFL's Gather Round in and around Adelaide.

Metro tunnel turn up and go system rivals world's best

Metro tunnel turn up and go system rivals world's best

Metro tunnel turn up and go system rivals world's best

Metro tunnel turn up and go system rivals world's best

Turn-up-and-go train services to rival the world’s best public transport systems are gearing up to launch for the first time in Victoria.

'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

'Systemic failure' from Israel for humanitarian law

The killing of seven aid workers who were delivering food in Gaza, reflects a failure to observe humanitarian law by Israel, a cabinet minister says.

Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Rockliff kicked but excited to lead minority government

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reflecting on 'a kick up the backside' from Tasmanian voters but insists he's excited to work with MPs in a minority government.

Overseas central bank moves may hint at rates movement

Overseas central bank moves may hint at rates movement

Overseas central bank moves may hint at rates movement

Overseas central bank moves may hint at rates movement

Interest rate decisions in Europe, Canada and New Zealand could provide hints on whether Australia's central bank will lower rates as inflation moderates.

Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts

Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts

Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts

Gaza ceasefire talks amid increased aid efforts

Hamas, US and Israeli officials are set to take part in ceasefire talks amid increased efforts to bring aid to people in Gaza.

Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW

Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW

Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW

Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW

Record rainfall across Sydney and parts of NSW have caused flooding and widespread damage with authorities issuing evacuation orders for some communities.

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SA union unaware of Alice Springs police deployment

South Australia Police has defended its decision to deploy 20 officers to crime hotspot Alice Springs with union officials saying they were left in the dark.

Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled

With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.

Largest dam spills, but axed wall extension defended

A decision to not spend $3 billion on raising Australia's largest dam wall has been defended as it spills, adding to floodwaters in already-sodden communities.

'Deadly failure': Penny Wong's fresh call against IDF

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister has accused Israel of not taking appropriate action following drone strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues.

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Bishop named United Nations special envoy for Myanmar

Ex-foreign minister Julie Bishop has been appointed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' special envoy on Myanmar.

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

New ways of generating carbon credits in Australia are being developed but experts warn investors are wary and could take their billions elsewhere.

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Massive downpours are hitting large parts of NSW, leading to car rescues, expected dam spills and delayed and cancelled flights at Sydney Airport.

Lehrmann's 'integrity' challenged in defamation stoush

Allegations levelled in court against Bruce Lehrmann by a former TV producer call into question his honesty and integrity, a lawyer for Network Ten claims.

Firefighter response times slowed after cyber attack

A briefing document has cast doubt on Fire Rescue Victoria's claim that community safety was not compromised by a cyber attack on its IT systems.

Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution

Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

Migrant water safety cash call after double drowning

The Victorian government is being urged to invest more in multicultural water safety education after the deaths of two men from Melbourne's Indian community.

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