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Profit push by energy companies draws ire of minister

Profit push by energy companies draws ire of minister

Claims by power companies their profit margins are under threat from price caps have been played down by the energy minister.

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek wants the book thrown at criminals who attempt to traffic Australian wildlife.

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

Egyptian asylum seeker asks 'why am I still detained?'

An Egyptian asylum seeker detained for more than a decade hoped a recent landmark High Court ruling would secure his freedom, but he remains behind bars.

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Telco hit with $100k fine for breaching anti-scam laws

Telco hit with $100k fine for breaching anti-scam laws

A small telco has been slapped with a $100,000 fine for breaching anti-scam obligations among a number of failings uncovered by a watchdog's investigation.

Productivity rebounds as pandemic bubble bursts

Productivity rebounds as pandemic bubble bursts

The pandemic's influence on the economy and job choice is wearing off, allowing productivity growth to snap back to pre-pandemic levels.

NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister's job

NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister's job

The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

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Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data

Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data

Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data

Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data

The release of parliamentary expenses data shows the amount Anthony Albanese charged taxpayers for travel, in addition to the biggest spenders.

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the previous government were "economic and fiscal vandals", revealing a worsening set of economic forecasts.

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

A terrorism expert has backed a court's decision to release convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika under strict conditions instead of keeping him detained.

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado's top court has declared Donald Trump engaged in insurrection in 2021 and is ineligible to be on the state's presidential ballot.

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

The consumer watchdog has poured cold water on merger reform models proposed by Treasury and says its compulsory notification model strikes the right balance.

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A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush

A $10,000 cash incentive is being used to convince doctors of the benefits of a life in the country, as one state tries to plug a regional GP shortage.

Assange appeal against US extradition set for February

Julian Assange's supporters say a date has been set for the WikiLeaks founder's final appeal against extradition to the United States from the United Kingdom.

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

Australia not seeking to 'hold back' changing world

Anthony Albanese has placed dialogue at the centre of Australia's approach to managing a rapidly-changing world.

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Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.

Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Funding of regional roads needs an overhaul so the nation can cope better with natural disasters, a parliamentary inquiry has found

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Another tranche of black spot funding will target communities at greater risk of bushfires to boost mobile coverage and reliability.

RBA wary of unemployment jump ahead of rates call

The central bank board mulled over another cash rate increase or staying on hold at the December meeting, and kept its options open for more tightening.

Man sentenced for threat to kill federal MP

A man has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond and probation after admitting making threats to kill people including federal MP Anne Webster.

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.

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