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Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain

Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard.

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Sirens wail at parliament as firies fight for new deal

Politicians could not escape the wailing sound of sirens, but firefighters want them to hear their voices amid negotiations for a 20 per cent pay rise.

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island

Former Kiribati president Anote Tong questioned his government's decision to allow uniformed Chinese police to help with law enforcement in the atoll nation.

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Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

Close the Gap campaign to focus on strength and success

The Close the Gap campaign has released its 2024 report, making 22 recommendations and focusing on Indigenous strength.

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

A panel of experts has made recommendations to the Victorian government to weed out repeated year 12 exam errors following a series of blunders.

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion

Australia must increase research funding or lag behind the rest of the world, one of the nation's peak commercialisation scientists warns.

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Liberals back Ruston after party pre-selection antics

Senior Liberals have started to come out of the woodwork to support Anne Ruston after a show of force from Alex Antic led to her demotion on the Senate ticket.

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Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.

UK activist details defamation claim against Lib leader

UK activist details defamation claim against Lib leader

UK activist details defamation claim against Lib leader

UK activist details defamation claim against Lib leader

Details of defamation action against Victoria's opposition leader have been revealed in legal documents, with a British activist seeking aggravated damages.

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Call for more biofuels to keep trucks, utes on the road

Aussies are lagging on decarbonisation and risk paying an ongoing "green premium" for alternative fuels without changes to government policy and carbon markets.

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.

Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Police defend informal interviews despite findings

Officers are properly trained on informal interviews with criminal suspects, despite an investigation recommending the practice be stopped, NSW Police says.

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

Govt's 2032 venue decision swayed by IOC submission

The Queensland government has scrapped a Brisbane 2032 infrastructure review's key recommendations based on a submission by an Olympic powerbroker.

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

Push to 'clean up' and reform political donations

A fresh bid to "clean up politics" would cap mega donations under a crossbench plan for electoral reform before the next election.

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Crackdown on loose-lipped ex-soldiers to boost security

Tougher requirements for former defence personnel to prevent secrets leaking and more stringent trade controls are being pushed to bolster national security.

Product price hike fears over supermarket smash-up laws

An unlikely political alliance is stirring to push new laws that punish supermarkets for price gouging but the business lobby is warning of unintended outcomes.

Deputy premier defends police abuse allegation response

Tasmania's deputy premier has defended his actions after it was shown his office received a briefing about a police officer's concerning behaviour towards kids.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

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States in harmony on GST forecasts, discord on carve-up

Several state treasurers are calling on commonwealth officials to tell them how much GST they can expect for the next four years.

Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

New Victorian laws will target criminals living the high life, forcing them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was legally obtained.

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

No policy review despite 'routine' kids' strip searches

There are calls for an immediate pause on strip-searching of children by NSW Police as the minister meets with stakeholders over the policy.

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban convicted or accused child sex offenders from working with under age employees.

Calls for more transparency on immigration detainees

Labor is under increasing pressure as a further 150 asylum seekers could be released from immigration detention if a High Court challenge is successful.

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