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States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

Several state treasurers are calling on commonwealth officials to tell them how much GST they can expect for the next four years.

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

New Victorian laws will target criminals living the high life, forcing them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was legally obtained.

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Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

There are calls for an immediate pause on strip-searching of children by NSW Police as the minister meets with stakeholders over the policy.

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban convicted or accused child sex offenders from working with under age employees.

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Labor is under increasing pressure as a further 150 asylum seekers could be released from immigration detention if a High Court challenge is successful.

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West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

West condemns Putin's 'undemocratic' election win

As Vladimir Putin prepares to lead Russia for another six years, his latest election win has been called into question by several nations.

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

First Nations green hydrogen project wins federal grant

A clean energy project has hit a milestone for future production of hydrogen and ammonia powered by giga-scale solar and hydro as well as Indigenous knowledge.

Iconic locations officially given dual Indigenous names

Iconic locations officially given dual Indigenous names

Iconic locations officially given dual Indigenous names

Iconic locations officially given dual Indigenous names

Cape Byron and Julian Rocks in Byron Bay will be officially known by their Indigenous names Walgan and Nguthungulli after community calls for recognition.

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

Game over for Gabba rebuild, premier turns to old venue

A Brisbane Olympic project considered "very hard to justify" will be pursued by the Queensland government after a controversial Gabba rebuild was scrapped.

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

A NSW Liberal MP is being urged to apologise to a planning official cleared by the corruption watchdog after claims she tried to cash in on a housing overhaul.

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court

The federal government will fight a High Court challenge to overturn rules allowing the deportation of asylum seekers who do not co-operate with authorities.

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty

Palestinian groups are relieved after the Australian government reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing war in Gaza.

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Inquest told of delayed response for stricken refugee

An inquest into Sudanese refugee Faysal Ishak Ahmed's death in 2016 heard he had a seizure causing him to collapse and his transfer to Australia was cumbersome.

Rising price of instant coffee a bitter blend

The weekly shop for groceries has grown unbearable for some households with the price of certain essential goods almost doubling at major grocers.

Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more

An increase in paid parental leave to 26 weeks from mid-2026 has been welcomed but there are calls to further reform the scheme.

Subsidiaries offer cheaper rates than big bank parents

Big banks are attracting new customers via their subsidiaries and digital offshoots while customers with their main brands keep their margins healthy.

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Liberal leader to be saddled with more defamation bouts

Two more women have vowed to launch defamation action against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto ahead of his court battle with expelled MP Moira Deeming.

Help for business to proactively stop sexual harassment

Businesses and employers will be given new tools and resources to help prevent sexual harassment at work as regulations require they take more action.

'Not an easy sell': paramedics ramp up pay dispute

After more than a year at the negotiating table, Victorian paramedics have launched industrial action in a bid to bring their pay dispute to a head.

Premier defends deputy over police abuse questions

The conduct of Tasmania's deputy premier has been questioned after it was revealed his office received information about an alleged pedophile police officer.

NSW ups fight for GST amid move to 'wellbeing' budget

Premier Chris Minns has vowed to push to overhaul a "broken" GST distribution system as his government prepares for a budget focusing on more than the economy.

Church leaders plead for 'urgent' CBD injecting room

As a key report remains hidden, religious leaders have written to Victoria's premier to emphasise the urgent need for a drug injecting room in Melbourne's CBD.

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

Voting on the last day of Russia's presidential election has been marked in part by protesters opposed to Vladimir Putin turning out at voting sites at noon.

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