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'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs

The Victorian and NSW treasurers have come face to face as the Labor-run states publicly butt heads over the latest controversial carve-up of GST.

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline

South Australia will provide assistance to refugees fleeing war in the Middle East and Ukraine who are unable to access commonwealth supports like Medicare.

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks

Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.

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Premier likens election to 'Everest' after poll slump

Premier likens election to 'Everest' after poll slump

The Liberal National Party is on track to win Queensland's October election according to an opinion poll - and the premier says he is not surprised.

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO boss defends scientists after Dutton attack

CSIRO chief executive officer Douglas Hilton has issued a rare public statement to urge politicians to "resist the temptation to disparage science".

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss documents case

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss documents case

A judge has questioned whether Donald Trump should have known he was breaking the law when he took boxes of records with him when his presidency ended.

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Plans for a new stadium in Tasmania, a condition of the state's licence for an AFL team, have divided the community and the island's politicians.

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Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

Water projects in the pipeline for remote communities

New water security projects in remote areas of the Northern Territory will enable several Aboriginal communities to improve infrastructure and storage capacity.

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

Fight to keep unrepentant terrorists behind bars

The right thresholds are in place to keep convicted terrorists in jail after they have served their time, a federal police chief says.

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney

The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

No budget 'cash splash' as inflation still main game

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed expectations for cost of living relief ahead of the May budget and played down the possibility of a sizeable second surplus.

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Victorian senator Linda White has been hailed as a fierce and passionate advocate, following her death in February.

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists.

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

An asbestos crisis across Sydney has highlighted the urgent need for tighter environmental protection laws.

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World-first ban on animal smoking, forced swim tests

Forcing animals to choke on cigarette smoke or swim to exhaustion for scientific purposes has been outlawed in NSW in a world-first ban.

Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid

The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

The Victorian government has moved to stop the not-in-my-backyard movement and other opponents from stalling renewable energy projects with tribunal appeals.

Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Queensland's health minister says it is concerning whistleblowers are allegedly facing reprisal for speaking out about patient care at a tuberculosis unit.

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'We need action now': regional crime gap keeps growing

Crime rates between the country and city are getting worse in NSW as Australia's first women's safety commissioner begins work to address family violence.

From talk to torque: sovereign steel for solar economy

Manufacturer Orrcon Steel has joined forces with a global energy firm to supply torque tubes made from 100 per cent Australian steel for solar panel tracking.

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

A scheme to introduce high-potential and gifted education programs in every public school in NSW is helping students reach their full potential.

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the Iraq War.

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

As TikTok faces a potential ban in the US, the company says the move is "not based in fact", welcoming Anthony Albanese's more moderate comments.

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

A Liberal election promise to "ban" ambulance ramping at Tasmanian hospitals has sparked criticism and stop-work action from nurses and midwives.

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

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