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Stone ban progress, but more needed in silicosis fight

Stone ban progress, but more needed in silicosis fight

Australia has banned engineered stone from July but many more workers remain exposed to deadly dust across other industries such as concreting and tunnelling.

Parking meter app contract lacked transparency, value

Parking meter app contract lacked transparency, value

Parking meter app contract lacked transparency, value

Parking meter app contract lacked transparency, value

The NSW Audit Office has slammed a contract entered into under the previous coalition government without officials engaging in a tender process.

Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

The time taken to investigate some allegations of child abuse by public servants is falling short of expectations, Tasmania's premier concedes.

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Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Poor oversight, inadequate animal welfare and an over-reliance on gambling revenue are some of the issues plaguing SA's greyhound industry, a review has found.

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Nations should not ignore their international law obligations in favour of domestic interests, a top judge says.

Dutton is Australia's least trusted MP: Roy Morgan

Dutton is Australia's least trusted MP: Roy Morgan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.

US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden

US House approves impeachment inquiry into Biden

US House Republicans have voted to approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden despite their probe yet to find evidence of misconduct by the president.

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Post-pandemic fall in child vaccination 'concerning'

Post-pandemic fall in child vaccination 'concerning'

Post-pandemic fall in child vaccination 'concerning'

Post-pandemic fall in child vaccination 'concerning'

Health experts are concerned about declining vaccination rates among children and are calling for a targeted campaign to lift uptake.

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers

The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.

Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role

Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role

Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role

Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role

A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced South Australia will hold a royal commission into domestic, family and sexual violence after attending a roundtable.

Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.

National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

National ban on engineered stone 'will save lives'

Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.

Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

A Sydney mayor had been dismissed and banned from holding public office on the back of findings by the state's corruption watchdog.

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Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax

High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.

Australia pursues trade deal with UAE after EU failure

Australia will hold talks with the United Arab Emirates in the new year to negotiate a free trade deal, after discussions with the European Union fell over.

Passport prices flying high thanks to 15 per cent hike

Australians looking to travel the globe have been stung with another increase in passport application fees, a move the opposition says will hurt the regions.

Key Olympic projects, Gabba rebuild to be reviewed

Key Brisbane Olympic infrastructure projects like the controversial Gabba rebuild will be reconsidered by a new-look Queensland government.

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Australia denounces Chinese aggression on high seas

Recent actions by Chinese vessels in the disputed South China Sea have been described as unsafe and unprofessional by Australia's defence minister.

Stubbornly high inflation will eat into real wage gains

The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.

Australia votes in favour of Gaza ceasefire at UN

A UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has been adopted after receiving the support of Australia and 152 other nations.

Major projects funding to be slashed by billions

Billions of dollars in funding for Australia's major infrastructure projects will decrease over the next four years, as the government re-prioritises money.

Clean energy superpower status remains work in progress

The federal budget update acknowledges more must be done to secure and wire up renewables, with clean energy "superpower" status remaining a work in progress.

Cost of living relief lightens Queensland budget update

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has spruiked further cost-of-living measures on the back off a balanced budget sheet in his mid-year budget update.

COVID-19 pandemic response continues to press on budget

Continuing to pay for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments will cost Australians hundreds of millions of dollars, with the threat posed by the virus far from over.

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