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Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says communities with power stations that are closing down need to be supported as part of the transition to net-zero.

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.

Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

The next governor-general will visit King Charles in London as discussions about his planned Australia tour continue, amid issues around his health.

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Closing arguments conclude at Trump hush-money trial

Closing arguments conclude at Trump hush-money trial

Former US president Donald Trump's lawyer has argued prosecutors failed to prove he falsified documents in his hush-money trial, as closing arguments conclude.

Trump to give ‘serious consideration’ to Assange pardon

Trump to give ‘serious consideration’ to Assange pardon

US presidential nominee Donald Trump says he will seriously consider pardoning Julian Assange if he wins the November election.

New Liberal MP vows to fight for 'ignored' middle class

New Liberal MP vows to fight for 'ignored' middle class

The Federal MP who has taken the seat of ex-prime minister Scott Morrison has vowed to stand up for middle Australia, saying governments were ignoring them.

Households in the dark on promised $1b energy upgrade

Households in the dark on promised $1b energy upgrade

Households have not been forgotten for energy upgrades, the federal government insists, but they have not received a cent from $1 billion allocated in 2023.

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Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade

Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade

Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade

Australia, EU mineral pact 'augurs well' for free trade

Australia and Europe boosting co-operation in the critical mineral sector under a new agreement "augurs well" for a future trade agreement, a minister says.

Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest

Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest

Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest

Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest

University students have been joined by union members and local MPs at a rally in support of Palestine, after packing up and moving their encampment.

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

Federal appeals tribunal gets legal overhaul, new name

An overhaul of the federal appeals tribunal will allow for cases to be dealt with faster, while the body also gets a different name.

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

Wong calls out 'unacceptable human suffering' in Rafah

The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.

Saving the new fashion as financial pain hits retailers

Saving the new fashion as financial pain hits retailers

Saving the new fashion as financial pain hits retailers

Saving the new fashion as financial pain hits retailers

Tax cuts and energy rebates will help prop up family budgets but the long wait for interest rate cuts should keep spending subdued.

Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions

Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions

Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions

Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions

The immigration minister has faced repeated questioning over a ministerial direction that allowed foreign nationals who have committed crimes to keep visas.

More young women in ice rehab as health system buckles

More young women in ice rehab as health system buckles

More young women in ice rehab as health system buckles

More young women in ice rehab as health system buckles

Health workers have described ice use as "out of control" in western NSW, four years after a landmark report called for drastic action on drug treatment.

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Fire truck trial aims to extinguish emissions

An electric and a biofuel fire truck will roll into Queensland after the state's fire service announced plans to trial low-emission vehicles.

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

Laws to set up a body to investigate alleged misconduct by Victorian MPs have hit state parliament, with Premier Jacinta Allan admitting they are overdue.

Australia raises concern over Chinese military drills

Concerns have been raised about the risk of escalation from China's military drills around Taiwan after the inauguration of a democratically-elected president.

'No guarantee' of airport line deal before 2026 poll

Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.

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Push to crack open container scheme to boost recycling

Wine, spirit and milk bottles should be included in container deposit schemes to cut down on waste and boost recycling, a federal inquiry has found.

Parliament boss grilled over 'toxic' workplace culture

The centre of Australian politics has been accused of fomenting a culture of silence, but a parliament head claims these allegations are just hearsay.

Sydney mayor challenges doubters in record-pushing bid

Clover Moore is seeking a sixth term as lord mayor of the council covering Sydney's main business district.

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

Climate defenders under scrutiny after Santos debacle

An environment litigation group has been caught in the crosshairs of post-budget scrutiny of federal spending, with the coalition demanding further assurance.

Rapid review bids to stamp out violence against women

Opportunities to break the cycle of violence against women and children will be considered by a new panel of experts from a range of relevant fields.

PNG aid on the way, more considered as death toll rises

The federal government will provide $2.5 million and consider more aid for Papua New Guinea as the death toll from a landslide rises to more than 2000.

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