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It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

China hands Australian writer suspended death sentence

Australian writer Yang Hengjun has received a suspended death sentence in China, meaning he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting pressure on the coalition to back Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes, as federal parliament returns for the new year.

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Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi

Unapologetic speeches from New Zealand ministers Winston Peters and David Seymour have drawn heckles and boos at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows

Almost two in three voters back changes to tax cuts, but the ongoing debate hasn't made much difference to the popularity contest between the two major parties.

Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

The long-awaited master plan Sydney’s newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.

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San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

When it comes to home ownership, the older you are and the earlier you buy, the better off you are, leaders have been told at a summit.

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

'Perilous position' without warship promise: SA premier

Australia will face an unacceptable amount of risk unless the Commonwealth commits to building warships in South Australia, premier Peter Malinauskas says.

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid

Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Shoppers and farmers are being encouraged to have their say about supermarket prices and how competition can be increased to lower the bill at the checkout.

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ's Luxon government

Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for NZ's national day as the government is interrogated over policy for Maori.

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Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor

More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.

Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support

The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.

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Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows

Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.

Boss fine 'last resort' in talks on right to disconnect

Discussions are progressing with business about employee rights to switch off outside of working hours as the minister scouts how such laws could be applied.

Miners demand share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Australia has a treasure trove of critical ores but nickel and lithium producers want tax relief to get it out of the ground and into the world's electric cars.

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.

Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes

Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.

Switching off from work could become a legal right

There is growing support to introduce a "right to disconnect" for Australian employees, which could change the way people approach their work and life balance.

Safety reminder after five workers killed in four days

Five people have been killed in workplace incidents in four days, prompting a safety warning to employers to ensure work practices are safe.

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