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'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

'Protect our children's future' with coal exit by 2030

Australia can slash climate pollution by three quarters this decade and enjoy prosperity, according to a plan that covers every sector of the economy.

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.

UK court orders to delay extradition of Julian Assange

UK court orders to delay extradition of Julian Assange

UK court orders to delay extradition of Julian Assange

UK court orders to delay extradition of Julian Assange

A British court has ruled Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the US on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder.

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'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

'Deliberate demand destruction' stinging gas consumers

Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.

Outgoing MP lauds marriage equality, hints at proposal

Outgoing MP lauds marriage equality, hints at proposal

Retiring Greens senator Janet Rice had heralded the marriage equality campaign that would allow her and her partner Anne to get married.

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow

A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages

Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.

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Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Immigrants to face jail if they refuse deportation

Laws aimed at pre-empting a new High Court challenge have cleared the first hurdle, as Labor rushes through measures making it easier to deport asylum seekers.

'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change

'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change

'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change

'Time to move on': Labor leader walks, calls for change

Rebecca White is calling for leadership renewal in the Labor Party as she stands down following her third failed attempt to win government in Tasmania.

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

Gender equality targets for big businesses will help drive change, Workplace Gender Equality Agency chief executive Mary Wooldridge says.

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Moses Obeid could leave jail soon over a coal-licence conspiracy as his barrister makes a bid to spare him further time over 12-year-old comments.

US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise

US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise

US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise

US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise

The Pentagon says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel’s minister of defence over a planned ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Suicide among veterans was not a "blind spot" for the defence department and the issue has been given greater attention, an inquiry has been told.

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NZ calls out China-backed cyber attack on parliament

China remains a "very good friend", New Zealand's intelligence minister says, despite a Beijing-backed cyber attack on the NZ parliament and MPs.

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 cattle have died on a live export ship destined for Indonesia, with the federal government ruling out infectious diseases as the cause.

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Cards fall Crown's way in casino licence ruling

Gaming giant Crown can keep operating out of its Melbourne mega-casino after a watchdog ruled the scandal-riddled business has cleaned up its act.

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament.

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

Labor's gas bill a 'betrayal' say traditional owners

A group of First Nations people is calling on the federal government to listen to Indigenous voices on offshore gas development and enhance consultation.

Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security

Vanuatu's deputy prime minister is in Australia for talks months after his new prime minister flagged revisiting a security treaty.

Tas Liberals in minority talks as Labor leader resigns

Tasmania's Labor leader has resigned after the party's election loss while the Liberals hold talks with crossbenchers to cobble together a minority government.

False start to rebound in consumer sentiment

Surveying of consumers has captured nervousness about the state of the economy in the next 12 months, reflecting news coverage of sluggish growth.

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