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Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied suggestions the federal government is taking anything for granted after retaining the seat of Dunkley at a by-election.

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

King's Australia visit push rekindles republic debate

King's Australia visit push rekindles republic debate

King's Australia visit push rekindles republic debate

King's Australia visit push rekindles republic debate

King Charles and Queen Camilla are likely to become the first ruling monarchs to visit Australia in more than a decade when they arrive later this year.

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Home price upswing not 'typical recipe' for rate cuts

Home price upswing not 'typical recipe' for rate cuts

Confidence may be returning to the housing market due to rate cut speculation but one economist says rising home values could keep the Reserve Bank wary.

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

'Energy from waste' licence milestone for cleaner paper

Energy-rich waste from a paper mill will be turned into power instead of landfill as regional economies and heavy industries look for new ways to survive.

Millions of welfare recipients to get boost in payments

Millions of welfare recipients to get boost in payments

People on the aged pension, disability support and carer payments are all set to get extra money each fortnight after indexation is applied.

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

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Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.

Australia to announce Gaza aid as supporters protest

Australia to announce Gaza aid as supporters protest

Australia to announce Gaza aid as supporters protest

Australia to announce Gaza aid as supporters protest

Pro-Palestinian supporters have protested the killing of civilians trying to access aid in Gaza while pro-Israel supporters are rallying against anti-Semitism.

Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

Libs eye slash to immigration, foreign student intake

The opposition is working on a policy to cut Australia's migration intake, with immigration spokesman Dan Tehan saying 1.5 million over four years is too high.

Former politician turncoat was in parliament at time

Former politician turncoat was in parliament at time

Former politician turncoat was in parliament at time

Former politician turncoat was in parliament at time

A former politician accused of selling out Australia was serving in parliament at the time they were caught up in a foreign spy ring, the ASIO chief says.

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

Mardi Gras parade sparkles through sorrow and tension

The glitter and glow of Mardi Gras has drawn some 120,000 people to Sydney's annual LGBTQI parade despite friction over police participation.

Growth report likely to show households in pain

Growth report likely to show households in pain

Growth report likely to show households in pain

Growth report likely to show households in pain

Households have been pinching their pennies as financial pressures intensify and that weakness is likely to show up in a soft economic growth print.

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

LGBTQI community marches on at Mardi Gras despite grief

Sydney's annual Mardi Gras event has brought a welcoming celebration to the streets after a challenging week for the LGBTQI community.

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PM's birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley

Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.

Plastic coffee cups tamped out in nation-first ban

Caffeine addicts will have to get used to compostable cups or bring their own after Australia's first ban on plastic-lined takeaway coffee cups took effect.

Publicly funded IVF on the way for Queensland women

Queensland has become the latest state to announce publicly funded reproduction treatments for women and girls suffering from fertility issues.

'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer

An Australian offshore wind pioneer urges less politics and more investment in a nation that's been "smug" about energy for far too long.

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New gender equality strategy to tackle unpaid work gap

The minister for women says Australia is still not gender equal and will set out a path to get there in the next 10 years.

Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security

Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.

Telstra mea culpa for triple zero outage chaos

A Telstra issue meant triple zero calls across the nation were not put through to trained professionals for more than an hour.

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Ministers have agreed on steps to fill the nation's energy gap but a former deputy central bank governor says $625 billion in clean energy investment is needed.

Detainee tweet 'shooting from the hip': PM

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are both in Melbourne campaigning ahead of a by-election, as the issue of immigration detainees dominates the debate.

Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.

Looming Rosehill deadline won't scupper home plans: NSW

A proposal to turn a century-old racecourse into 25,000 homes has been criticised as a "thought bubble" as a deadline for documents loom.

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