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Union warns data centres poaching tradies from housing

Union warns data centres poaching tradies from housing

The Electrical Trades Union's head warned data centres are creating a worker shortage when new homes are built.

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

Outspoken MP quits Liberals after 'headlock' fiasco

A first-term MP has resigned from a state Liberal party's parliamentary wing after she was dumped as an election candidate.

'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

'Real action': historic step for Aboriginal land return

A capital city council has voted to support the return of parkland to the Aboriginal community, in what could lead to the creation of a cultural centre.

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'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.

Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

Outgoing premier urges women to follow political dreams

The collapse of Jacinta Allan's premiership has denied her a chance to become the first woman to lead Victorian Labor to victory at a state election.

ACTU bosses step down for post-CFMEU renaissance

ACTU bosses step down for post-CFMEU renaissance

ACTU leaders have stepped down from their roles, saying a new generation is needed to bring the union movement through a turbulent era.

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

The United States and Iran are "having good talks," US President Donald Trump says after a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran was halted.

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Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went 'woke', inquiry told

A fugitive developer on the run and two brothers of a former premier are being probed in a corruption inquiry scrutinising political donations.

‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet

‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet

‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet

‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet

A Greens senator has declared she will always stand up to bullies after a court confirmed she had been racially vilified by Pauline Hanson.

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit

A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.

Police reject proposal to arm private security groups

Police reject proposal to arm private security groups

Police reject proposal to arm private security groups

Police reject proposal to arm private security groups

Allowing certain groups such as Jewish security organisations to carry guns risked the appearance of favouritism, an anti-Semitism inquiry has been told.

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown

Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

Mayor allegedly punched protester 'without hesitation'

A local mayor in Melbourne accused of punching an intruder at an election party is facing a four-day hearing into the "rapidly developing scuffle".

Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom

Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom

Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom

Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom

Australia's growing number of large-scale data centres must be powered by renewable energy, groups say, or they risk raising power prices for all users.

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Top Liberal bats away proposal for One Nation coalition

After a senior frontbencher left the door open for a partnership with One Nation, his party's leader quickly tried to shut the idea down.

Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia

Labor will come under pressure to allow Australians to access voluntary assisted dying through telehealth as rival MPs try to force the government's hand.

National park offers more green space for growing city

A major new national park is being created to protect dozens of native species and preserve Aboriginal rock art and artefacts.

Drivers warned not to expect extended fuel excise cut

Anthony Albanese has indicated further price relief at the bowser is unlikely after an excise discount wraps up.

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Push to guard victims from trauma of therapy disclosure

One state has commissioned research on better protecting sexual assault victims who face the trauma of their counselling notes being disclosed during trials.

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.

One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors

Changing local politics in a newly minted One Nation town offer a sign of what's to come for the rest of the country as the populist party builds support.

Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits

An Indian minister says the government has accepted all demands of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement, sparking celebrations among students.

Fuel supply secure despite price alert as war grinds on

The nation's fuel supply remains secure despite the war in Iran but motorists should brace for rising prices as experts warn of extensive economic impacts.

Labor summit 'most united' but Israel debate quashed

Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.

Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers

Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban.

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