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Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future

The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise

House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.

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How extreme Aussie weather is fuelling 'eco-anxiety'

How extreme Aussie weather is fuelling 'eco-anxiety'

More than half of Australians say they are giving up on regular hobbies such as gardening and playing sport due to stress brought on by extreme weather.

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.

States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.

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Crime fighting plan revealed as brawling teens charged

Crime fighting plan revealed as brawling teens charged

Crime fighting plan revealed as brawling teens charged

Crime fighting plan revealed as brawling teens charged

Police officers are set to be freed from their desks as a state pledges $80 million for new crime fighting measures while four brawling teens have been charged.

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

'Shocking': ex-minister accused of threat to contractor

A former state minister has been asked to respond to explosive claims she threatened to tear up a developer's contract unless he worked with a rogue union.

'Gold-plated' building code worsening housing crisis

'Gold-plated' building code worsening housing crisis

'Gold-plated' building code worsening housing crisis

'Gold-plated' building code worsening housing crisis

It takes a year longer to build an apartment compared to a decade ago as a result of onerous red tape, the housing industry says.

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

Search to shore up fuel security strikes 'liquid gold'

A renewable diesel project has been unveiled as a state government shores up fuel security after butting heads with the commonwealth over a proposed oil field.

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears

A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.

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Teen terror accused has 'limited access' to lawyers

Lawyers for a teenager accused of preparing a terrorist attack against a political leader are trying for longer meetings with their client, a judge has heard.

Cops continue protest charges despite struck-down laws

After laws restricting protests were struck down as unconstitutional, prosecutors show no sign of dropping charges against activists arrested during clashes.

Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal

The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.

Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson

A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.

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AI-camera traffic fines withdrawn after drivers appeal

More than 2000 AI-camera traffic fines for seatbelt misuse have been cancelled in the six months since the technology went live in one state.

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.

Make or break: firm forced to 'pander to union boss'

A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.

More uncounted ballots found after state election

More uncounted ballots have been found weeks after South Australians went to the polls, prompting calls for an independent review of the election.

Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote

Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.

Childcare provider 'on notice' after forced closures

The closure of two childcare centres over multiple breaches has left parents scrambling for alternatives as the government insists safety must come first.

YouTuber investigated for filming Dezi's secret hideout

A police investigation is under way after a YouTuber filmed the campsite where double cop killer Dezi Freeman was shot dead.

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