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Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Social media age limits 'likely to make things worse'

Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

Greens' essential goods cap 'may lead to shortages'

A Queensland Greens plan to cap prices for essential groceries is set to save households cash at the checkout but an expert has warned it may lead to shortages.

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Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

There aren't enough truckies to keep up with Australian demand and a leading transport group is warning that could put the nation's entire supply chain at risk.

Watchdog warns on budget after cop's serial child abuse

Watchdog warns on budget after cop's serial child abuse

A police officer's child sex abuse crimes will lead to tougher investigation powers but a corruption watchdog has warned it needs more funding to enact them.

'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

As world affairs fuel discrimination within Australia, a report has found all governments are failing to stop racism and are even reluctant to name the issue.

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east

Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.

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Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

NSW is extending its Anzac Day trading bans to cover the full day, but retailers say the move is out of step with what staff and shoppers want.

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Some $50 million for the latest home energy tech aims to help consumers save money by controlling car charging, solar panels, batteries, hot water and aircon.

Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO

Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO

Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO

Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO

The leaders of members of NATO are visiting the United States as President Joe Biden hosts a summit of the military alliance.

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Sexual services can bolster the wellbeing of those with disability and organisations have condemned attempts to scrap them from the government support scheme.

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital

Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.

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Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn.

'Get on with each other': envoy targets anti-Semitism

Businesswoman Jillian Segal has been appointed as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, with a similar role for for Islamophobia soon to follow.

Gas before nuclear 'thought bubble' as coal reign ends

Gas will keep the lights on in Australia's most populous state, the NSW energy minister says, while dismissing a proposed nuclear power option.

China-backed hackers blamed for espionage, data theft

China has hit out at Australia over "groundless smears" after a state-sponsored group was accused of hacking attacks, renewing tensions between the nations.

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Pacific banking bolstered with federal $6 million boost

Banking services in Pacific nations will be strengthened with $6.3 million from the federal government, as Australian financial services are urged to stay.

First mini-cities revealed in fast-tracked housing plan

The initial sites NSW will prioritise for blanket rezoning around transport hubs have been revealed as the government claims progress on its housing targets.

Labor committed to Indigenous truth-telling: minister

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has reaffirmed the government's commitment to a truth-telling commission.

Push to expedite common anti-depressant amid shortages

The common anti-depressant Duloxetine is in short supply with pharmaceutical companies working to expedite shipments to address concerns about its availability.

Biden tells Democrats he's 'committed' to 2024 race

US President Joe Biden has told Democrats in Congress that he is "firmly committed" to his re-election campaign.

Questions remain over Melbourne airport rail link

Questions remain over the cost of Melbourne's long-awaited airport rail link, with a station set to be built above ground without a definite completion date.

'Adult time' plan for kids won't stop crime: advocates

The Queensland opposition's plan for children to serve adult sentences for serious crimes will not stop reoffending, advocacy groups say.

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