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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest

Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrests made at the Newcastle Harbour.

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'I love you Jodie': PM weds in intimate ceremony

'I love you Jodie': PM weds in intimate ceremony

In a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends, Australia's prime minister has made history by marrying his partner while in office.

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win

A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win

Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

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US stops processing visas for Afghan allies

US stops processing visas for Afghan allies

US stops processing visas for Afghan allies

US stops processing visas for Afghan allies

US visa processing has been halted for all Afghan nationals after an Afghani man who was granted asylum was accused of shooting two National Guards.

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered

Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon

A shared bond over their favourite NRL team and Twitter DMs brought Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon together.

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

'Up the Rabbitohs' cry captures Albanese's heart

Newly wedded Jodie Haydon, 46, was born into a family of Labor voters and has worked in the superannuation industry for 20 years.

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

State Labor seeks a 'clean slate' in party rebuild

A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

Arrests made as protesters block coal shipping lane

The third day of an annual coal blockade protest has resulted in arrests, with 11 people charged with alleged marine-related offences.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

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Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries

The attack on National Guard members by an Afghan national has prompted Donald Trump to suspend to cease migration to the US from all "Third World Countries".

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks

As the political year draws to a close, a week of Senate estimates is all that's left on the calendar, with a controversial website redesign to be scrutinised.

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US to permanently pause 'Third World' migration: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he plans to suspend migration from what he calls "Third World Countries".

Loopholes closed for would-be councillors after scandal

A scandal surrounding false statements by a candidate then elected mayor have prompted a move to close loopholes and discover the truth about aspiring leaders.

Base closures 'catastrophe' for regional Qantas workers

Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

Brumby's days numbered after shift in alpine regions

Opinions are split over the removal of special protections for wild horses living in the Australian Alps, which some say threatens the identity of the region.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.

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