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Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis

Kids 'living in abject poverty' amid NT housing crisis

Severe household overcrowding and high rates of rough sleeping are driving an Aboriginal housing crisis in the Northern Territory, a conference has heard.

Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled

Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled

Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled

Latham war of words rages on as court battle settled

The ex-partner of former Labor leader Mark Latham might have dropped her application for court protection but some grievances remain in the public domain.

'Making more': why young people will keep investing

'Making more': why young people will keep investing

'Making more': why young people will keep investing

'Making more': why young people will keep investing

Young buyers in Australia say the share market is still where they will put their money, despite incoming changes to the capital gains tax discount.

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A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.

Hanson eyes off rival territory with surprise new move

Hanson eyes off rival territory with surprise new move

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson isn't ruling out a tilt at the lower house as she attempts to set up a new office in a closely watched seat.

Why ditching car park rules could make homes cheaper

Why ditching car park rules could make homes cheaper

More than $1 billion is being wasted on building parking spaces that aren't used as part of new housing, a study has found.

Albanese rules out help for second 'ISIS bride' group

Albanese rules out help for second 'ISIS bride' group

A second group of women with ties to Islamic State could soon return to Australia, as the prime minister says further arrests could be made on their arrival.

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Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dead at 91

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dead at 91

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dead at 91

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth dead at 91

Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, whose handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican church prompted his resignation, has died aged 91.

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Ageing subs to be 'limped' through 10-year extension

Concerns have been raised about whether Australia's ageing Collins-class submarines can be kept at sea as planned upgrades worth billions are scaled back.

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Skilled migrants could be key to more home construction

Fixing Australia's broken migrant skills recognition system could help ease the housing crisis and improve public confidence, politicians have been told.

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Aged care price cap reform latest casualty of Iran war

Older Australians will have to wait longer for price limits on home care services as the government cites rising costs and volatility caused by the Iran war.

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

'No dignity': formal apology for stolen body parts

A state government has formally apologised to the loved ones of people whose remains were secretly taken during autopsies and kept without consent.

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

'No whammy': businesses hit back at budget tax overhaul

Tax experts are urging the states to shield businesses from higher costs as they restructure their assets after Labor's controversial federal budget.

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'Unlawful': Lehrmann slams secret corruption hearings

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims he was gagged and denied justice after giving evidence at secret hearings during an anti-corruption probe.

Rates revelation: why RBA dissenter voted against hike

The lone Reserve Bank board member who voted against lifting the cash rate in May was less concerned about inflation expectations than the bank's economists.

Auditor casts eye over 'devious' 40-year lottery deal

An independent auditor is probing whether a state government ran a competitive process before handing out a 40-year lottery deal after "exclusive" negotiations.

'Numbers increasing': border changes flagged for Ebola

Extra screening measures could enforced at airports for arrivals from West Africa as a deadly strain of Ebola spreads through the region.

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Australia secures more jet fuel shipments from China

An extra 100,000 litres of jet fuel will come through in three shipments from June, following negotiations with Beijing.

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.

UK PM Starmer says his time as leader is not over

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls to set out a timetable to stand down if a rival wins a by-election and enters parliament.

Mixed results from first post-budget auction weekend

The treasurer and prime minister are doing a sales job on government attempts to boost housing supply as property investors chew budget changes to tax breaks.

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

Sobering-up centre to close after drunkenness shift

The plug will be pulled on a sobering-up centre within four years of a state decriminalising public intoxication following an Aboriginal woman's death.

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