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Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Queensland is almost doubling the capacity of its youth detention system in a bid to keep the community safe amid an outcry over juvenile crime.

Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

The End Rape on Campus group has called for universities to be held to account for their handling of sexual assaults, including through financial penalties.

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass.

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Lawsuit against John Barilaro over trade role dropped

Lawsuit against John Barilaro over trade role dropped

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro will no longer be pursued in court over his controversial posting to a plum New York-based trade role.

Majority of Australians support Gaza ceasefire: poll

Majority of Australians support Gaza ceasefire: poll

A vast majority of Australians back a ceasefire in Gaza and support stronger action from the federal government, according to a poll.

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA

Doctors and politicians are calling on the government to ban life insurers from using genetic test results to discriminate against customers.

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.

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Treasurer wary of 'evolving' risks ahead of G20 talks

Treasurer wary of 'evolving' risks ahead of G20 talks

Treasurer wary of 'evolving' risks ahead of G20 talks

Treasurer wary of 'evolving' risks ahead of G20 talks

Finance ministers and central bank leaders from around the world will discuss the developing risks to the global economic outlook at G20 talks.

Hungarian parliament approves Sweden's NATO accession

Hungarian parliament approves Sweden's NATO accession

Hungarian parliament approves Sweden's NATO accession

Hungarian parliament approves Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing the way for the Nordic country to join the military alliance.

Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

Australian pilot kidnapped, released unharmed in PNG

An Australian helicopter pilot taken hostage with two locals in Papua New Guinea has been released, the nation's police commissioner has confirmed.

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Renewed attempts to force ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce to give evidence to a parliamentary committee have been voted down by the Senate.

Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report

Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report

Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report

Most young crooks continue to commit crime: report

The Queensland government has released youth reoffender data as they proceed with changes set to allow greater children's court access for media and victims.

'No doubt': ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings

'No doubt': ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings

'No doubt': ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings

'No doubt': ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings

ICAC says it acted properly in finding ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption because of her secret relationship with Liberal MP Daryl Maguire.

Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmania's Labor oppositions says it will sell the state's stake in the proposed Marinus Link undersea power cable if elected.

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Police chief vows to 'do better' on gay hate crime

Police need to improve how they deal with LGBTQI hate crimes after a scathing review on the issue, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says.

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo

Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.

Lights stay on in Parliament House as sparkies strike

Electricians at Parliament House are walking off the job for 24 hours to protest against pay rates but a department insists it is negotiating in good faith.

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No nuclear option for $275m green-manufacturing grants

NSW has unveiled $275 million worth of grants for renewable-energy manufacturing and innovation projects to help the state reach net-zero emissions.

Refugees showcase how Australia can become home

Driving lessons for Afghan refugee women in Dari and swimming classes could be among the keys to unlocking the resettlement process for traumatised refugees.

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

Defence leadership in need of cultural overhaul: Lambie

Defence leadership needs to be made accountable and called out for cultural issues, a senator has declared.

Australia enters diplomatic rush for Pacific: report

China, the US and Australia are all jostling for influence in the small, but strategically-placed Pacific Islands as the region's diplomatic role evolves.

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