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Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing

The treasurer has poured cold water on suggestions Labor will go further with tax reform and target negative gearing after rejigging stage three tax cuts.

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Cost issues still putting child care in the corner

Government intervention, including financial backing, is among the recommendations of a review of Australia's childcare sector.

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

Calls to better empower NSW's environment regulator are growing after concerns were raised about its ability to monitor contaminated soil.

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GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

GPs in 'most parlous state' since birth of Medicare

Mark Butler says GP clinics are in in their most parlous state since the beginning of Medicare, as the scheme prepares to mark 40 years in operation.

South Australia nabs top spot in state economic ranking

South Australia nabs top spot in state economic ranking

Australian states are all facing economic headwinds but some are more resilient than others, with South Australia performing better than the rest.

Teacher quality, shortages bite in regions and suburbs

Teacher quality, shortages bite in regions and suburbs

Class-topping teachers are more likely found working in affluent areas, new research suggests, underlining the difficulty in overcoming rural disadvantage.

Calls for fee-free uni for disadvantaged students

Calls for fee-free uni for disadvantaged students

The university peak body is urging the government to make fee-free higher education places available to fill skills gaps in critical industries.

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Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change

Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change

Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change

Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change

The prime minister is standing by his changes to stage three tax cuts, remaining confident parliament will support the amended plans.

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.

Expert panel to guide NSW health inquiry

Expert panel to guide NSW health inquiry

Expert panel to guide NSW health inquiry

Expert panel to guide NSW health inquiry

An expert panel will guide NSW’s special commission on health funding with workplace procurement and pressures earmarked as central issues of concern.

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

The fight against inflation has not yet been won but the December quarter consumer price index is expected to show genuine progress.

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support

A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

Waning general practice interest given a $40k booster

A $40,000 grant is being offered to encourage medical students to pursue a career in general practice as numbers wane as graduates choose more lucrative paths.

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Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83m in damages

Former US president Donald Trump must pay $US83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie, a jury has found.

PM stands by tax cut changes for 'every Australian'

The prime minister has brushed off criticism of proposed changes to promised tax cuts, saying he has a responsibility to help Australians in financial stress.

Celestial and theatre stars side by side at planetarium

A regional conservatorium and a planetarium will be 'a place full of stars' and a cultural hub that will be a boon for tourism as well as jobs in the country.

Treaty talks emerge from ashes of referendum failure

Progress towards treaty between governments and Indigenous people is regaining momentum after being put on hold in some parts for the failed voice referendum.

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Unity in focus as Australians mark their national day

Australians have been urged to reflect on the things that unite us as millions of people celebrate, commemorate and protest Australia Day 2024.

Many thousands turn out for Invasion Day protests

Invasion Day protests have been held around Australia with tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for an end to discrimination and deaths in custody.

'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

Yawuru elder Pat Dodson has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues as he retires from the Senate after a career dedicated to serving the community.

ACCC to 'forensically' probe supermarket prices

The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.

Asbestos fragments found in Sydney council park mulch

The spread of asbestos-tainted mulch across Sydney appears to have expanded after an audit of park projects in the city's west.

PM open to crossbench talks on tax cut changes

As the Greens urge further changes to stage three tax cuts, the prime minister says he is open to negotiations to ensure their passage through parliament.

Trump denies sexual assault claims in defamation case

Donald Trump has spoken briefly at his New York defamation trial but still broke the judge’s rules by claiming a writer’s sexual assault allegations were false.

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