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Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog.

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

Defence chief unaware of commander's torture allegation

A Fijian colonel facing torture allegations was appointed to oversee 3000 Australian troops, without the knowledge of the defence force chief.

Health technology cracks code for patients and profits

Health technology cracks code for patients and profits

Health technology cracks code for patients and profits

Health technology cracks code for patients and profits

A team of mentors is combining medical future funding with the tools of venture capitalism to turn the best digital health ideas into gadgets, jobs and exports.

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More than 1m claims outstanding at Services Australia

More than 1m claims outstanding at Services Australia

The head of Services Australia has vowed to reduce the claims backlog at the department, with more than one million yet to be resolved.

High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force

High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force

Using artificial intelligence technology in risky tasks such as social scoring and biometric identification could be banned in Australia by a new group.

PM delivers big pitch on tax cuts as crucial vote nears

PM delivers big pitch on tax cuts as crucial vote nears

People are doing it tough and should keep more of what they earn, the prime minister has declared in a big pitch to parliament on income tax cuts.

Truth-telling on the table as the voice vote fades

Truth-telling on the table as the voice vote fades

Discussions about truth-telling and the history of First Nations people have begun, as the federal government tries to move on from the failed voice referendum.

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Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

The West Australian government has set the date for the start of a voluntary firearms buyback compensation scheme, as new gun laws are introduced to parliament.

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW

Tourism industry leaders have a responsibility to reimagine Sydney and encourage visitors to explore national parks and beaches, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election

Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election

Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election

Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election

Tasmania is set to head to the polls more than a year early after the state's minority Liberal premier failed to resolve an impasse with two independents.

Security chiefs eye global conflicts and meddling spies

Security chiefs eye global conflicts and meddling spies

Security chiefs eye global conflicts and meddling spies

Security chiefs eye global conflicts and meddling spies

Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza and Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine are keeping Australia's intelligence agencies under the pump.

Battery failure led to power plant mass outage: report

Battery failure led to power plant mass outage: report

Battery failure led to power plant mass outage: report

Battery failure led to power plant mass outage: report

A battery failure triggered a chain of events leading to an explosion at Callide Power Station, leaving nearly half a million Queenslanders without power.

NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has always disclosed conflicts after it was revealed he owned shares in an alcohol distribution company.

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Laws proposed to improve Children's Court media access

The Queensland premier has moved to improve media access to Children's Court cases through legislative reforms.

'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial

A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.

Tables turn on coalition over Red Sea military requests

Australia's refusal of a US request for military assistance in the Red Sea has faced sustained criticism but the Morrison government made a similar call.

Price of failure isn't just money, it's lives: Albanese

The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.

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Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam

Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff are suspected of taking part in a social media scam that swindled $2 billion in GST refunds.

Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash

Queensland Greens leader Michael Berkman says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

Disaster-affected areas are struggling to cope with despair and hopelessness as burnt-out mental health workers hold down multiple jobs, an inquiry has heard.

Crackdown on violence against retail workers

Anyone attacking retail workers could be jailed for up to seven years under proposed legislation by the West Australian government.

Hate speech and 'doxing' under microscope after leak

Moves to strengthen hate speech laws and address 'doxing' have been expedited after members of the Jewish community had their details published online.

Most Gaza war complaints to ABC allege pro-Israel bias

ABC executives have been grilled during a parliamentary hearing about the public broadcaster's coverage of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

MP makes 11th hour bid to stop Assange extradition

An MP has made a last-minute plea to the federal government to help Julian Assange as the WikiLeaks founder prepares for what could be his final appeal.

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