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Health insurers told to 'have another go' on premiums

Health insurers told to 'have another go' on premiums

Health insurers have been told to go back to the drawing board by the government after collectively seeking a significant hike to premiums.

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Australia will be represented at a virtual meeting hosted by the US to discuss security in the Red Sea and moves to prevent rebels attacking ships.

Housing crisis: don't blame migrants for the mess

Housing crisis: don't blame migrants for the mess

Housing crisis: don't blame migrants for the mess

Housing crisis: don't blame migrants for the mess

Housing groups and social service organisations say decades of poor policy choices are chiefly to blame for surging rents, not migration levels.

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Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub

Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub

Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

Liddell battery 'milestone' for end of coal-fired power

Liddell battery 'milestone' for end of coal-fired power

Australia's biggest polluter AGL Energy has made a final investment decision on a big battery that marks another milestone in the end of coal-fired electricity.

Freelance boom overstated as self-employment rates wane

Freelance boom overstated as self-employment rates wane

Freelancing has not taken over the world as some forecasters expected, but rather become more precarious, based on research from a public policy think tank.

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Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland Premier Steven Miles tells his newly sworn in ministry '"it's time to get to work".

Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable

Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable

Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable

Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable

Addressing skills shortages will be on the agenda when federal, state and territory ministers meet for the first migration roundtable.

'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet

'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet

'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet

'Divisive' Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet

The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".

Defence needs 'czar' to deliver weapons, equipment

Defence needs 'czar' to deliver weapons, equipment

Defence needs 'czar' to deliver weapons, equipment

Defence needs 'czar' to deliver weapons, equipment

A “defence industry czar” is needed to ensure the sector can deliver the necessary equipment and weapons, a major report has warned.

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

South Australia is back in black by $41 million, but growing operating expenses have resulted in a lower surplus than expected.

NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons

NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons

NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons

NZ PM Luxon caught out on Maori language lessons

Taxpayers have paid for New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon's Maori language classes despite his criticism of public servants receiving bonuses for its use.

Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.

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Lawyer to review state legal aid during abuse inquiry

Tasmania's government has announced a Victorian lawyer will investigate state legal assistance given to public servants during a child sexual abuse inquiry.

PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll

Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.

Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza

The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East.

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

Hundreds of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park have been shot dead as part of a trial of aerial shooting to control feral horse numbers.

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Mixed bag for Aussie commodities in evolving economy

Global vehicle manufacturing, including China's need for raw materials for electric cars exported to the world, are driving iron ore and aluminium exports.

School cleaners threatening legal action over pay cuts

A union is threatening the Victorian government with legal action unless it guarantees 700 school cleaners won't have their pay and conditions cut.

Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant

A virtual power plant made up of rooftop solar, car batteries, pool pumps and hot water systems is expected to save electrified households hundreds of dollars.

Australia's news media bargaining code to be bolstered

Australia's news media bargaining code will be strengthened after the Albanese government accepted all recommendations made to improve the framework.

'Immoral': crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices

Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.

Rationale behind RBA's December rates call on show

The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.

Listen to us not politicians, AMA tells COVID inquiry

Australia's peak medical body has urged government leaders to listen to health experts in future pandemics as part of an inquiry into the response to COVID-19.

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