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Guessing game over turncoat pollie, no 'treason' charge

Guessing game over turncoat pollie, no 'treason' charge

Speculation is rife about the identity of the former politician who sold out Australia to a foreign spy ring as government ministers defend the secrecy.

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

A defamation hearing into a "hateful" tweet by Pauline Hanson should not rake through the past 30 years of her public statements, her lawyers say.

'We will not yield': Philippines leader urges support

'We will not yield': Philippines leader urges support

'We will not yield': Philippines leader urges support

'We will not yield': Philippines leader urges support

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has given an address to federal parliament, warning of growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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Terror attacks more deadly, strong link to conflicts

Terror attacks more deadly, strong link to conflicts

Deaths from terrorism jumped to more than 8350 globally as the nation's spy chief warned the risk remains real in Australia despite the lowered threat level.

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint

A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet.

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

The consumer sector is clearly in pain and prioritising discounted goods, making it a difficult time to be a discretionary retailer.

Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging

Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging

Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.

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'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

Already dumped on by an independent auditor, NSW's workplace safety regulator is now being denounced by unions and a UK company over its silicosis response.

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Freebies for politicians range from party pies and grilled chicken to sporting tickets and business class flights, their register of interests shows.

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

An abundance of daytime solar generation has led to a cut in the amount of money energy retailers will pay rooftop solar owners to pump energy into the grid.

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

A parliamentary committee will examine the role Australian agriculture has to play in the Southeast Asian market, and how it can support food security.

Coalition expects Labor to hold seat in by-election

Coalition expects Labor to hold seat in by-election

Coalition expects Labor to hold seat in by-election

Coalition expects Labor to hold seat in by-election

Peter Dutton says he expects a swing away from Labor in the Dunkley by-election, but it's a "tough ask" for the Liberal Party to wrest the seat away.

Vape shops funding organised crime, minister warns

Vape shops funding organised crime, minister warns

Vape shops funding organised crime, minister warns

Vape shops funding organised crime, minister warns

Organised crime groups are using vape sales to fund other illicit activities, the health minister says, prompting moves to further restrict e-cigarettes.

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is not immune nor complacent in the face of economic challenges though a soft landing is still anticipated.

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Hospital workers to protest 'the great parking gouge'

About 1000 hospital workers are set to walk off the job to protest parking fees the union says have risen 127 per cent since 2019.

Training rolled out to improve state emergency response

Training exercises on mass fish kills, dam failures and mass casualty events will be rolled out to NSW emergency crews in a bid to improve disaster responses.

Australia must scale up aid for security

Australia’s peak body for international development is urging the federal government to step up its foreign aid budget, or risk the nation's reputation.

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.

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Spy ring that recruited former politician uncovered

A spy ring specifically targeted politicians, academics and students while others had tried to hurt dissidents in Australia, the nation's top spy has revealed.

Health workers 'welcome to reapply' amid vaccine ruling

Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

With only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, a range of senators put forward different ideas on how best to address Indigenous inequity.

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

A shared equity scheme allowing first homebuyers to buy a property with a two per cent deposit has passed the House of Representatives.

Hypocrisy call after 'devastating' report on $5b scheme

Substantial issues have been uncovered in an audit of a war chest filled with billions of dollars derived from Australia's largest road infrastructure project.

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

October 7 attack 'legitimate': Islamic Council rep

A leading Islamic group won't attend the Victorian premier's Iftar dinner over Labor's response to the Gaza conflict, calling an attack on Israel "legitimate".

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