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Crackdown on gambling, money laundering as laws pass

Crackdown on gambling, money laundering as laws pass

New laws have passed Queensland Parliament to reduce gambling harm and the risk of money laundering in the state's casinos.

Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

A new push to better use the skills of Australia's nurses and midwives aims to increase access to health care for regional and rural patients.

Trump picks a fight with Australia's man in Washington

Trump picks a fight with Australia's man in Washington

Trump picks a fight with Australia's man in Washington

Trump picks a fight with Australia's man in Washington

Australian officials have come to Kevin Rudd's defence after Donald Trump warned the former prime minister might not remain ambassador to Washington for long.

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'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.

Panda delight as top China diplomat bears good news

Panda delight as top China diplomat bears good news

One of Australia's most popular zoological attractions is sticking around with China set to extend its panda lease program at Adelaide Zoo.

'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Politicians could not escape the wailing sound of sirens, but firefighters want them to hear their voices amid negotiations for a 20 per cent pay rise.

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

The Close the Gap campaign has released its 2024 report, making 22 recommendations and focusing on Indigenous strength.

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

A panel of experts has made recommendations to the Victorian government to weed out repeated year 12 exam errors following a series of blunders.

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Australia must increase research funding or lag behind the rest of the world, one of the nation's peak commercialisation scientists warns.

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Senior Liberals have started to come out of the woodwork to support Anne Ruston after a show of force from Alex Antic led to her demotion on the Senate ticket.

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Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.

UK activist details defamation claim against Lib leader

Details of defamation action against Victoria's opposition leader have been revealed in legal documents, with a British activist seeking aggravated damages.

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Aussies are lagging on decarbonisation and risk paying an ongoing "green premium" for alternative fuels without changes to government policy and carbon markets.

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.

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Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Officers are properly trained on informal interviews with criminal suspects, despite an investigation recommending the practice be stopped, NSW Police says.

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker.

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

Deputy premier defends police abuse allegation response

Tasmania's deputy premier has defended his actions after it was shown his office received a briefing about a police officer's concerning behaviour towards kids.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

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