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Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

India is increasing its collaboration with Australia in a bid to bolster its own security, a former national security advisor says.

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One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

More first-time home buyers are jumping on a federal government scheme as borrowing costs surge, according to the federal government's housing agency.

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Australia could use a "secret weapon" to share the country's wealth of sunshine, kickstart the stalled energy transition and permanently reduce power bills.

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

A taskforce may not be the best way to address university student sexual assault, with a standalone body floated as a better option by education minister.

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Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

The head of the Australian Energy Market Operator says new transmission lines are a core part of a low-carbon energy system fit for the 21st century.

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

East Timor's president says China expressed concern that helping the island nation develop military infrastructure would spark an "over-reaction" in Australia.

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

A legal challenge by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to overturn ICAC's corruption findings will be heard as expeditiously as possible, a judge says.

Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Australia's former federal treasurer Peter Costello won't seek a third term as chair of the Future Fund and recruitment for his replacement is underway.

ALP primary vote slips since election: Newspoll

ALP primary vote slips since election: Newspoll

ALP primary vote slips since election: Newspoll

ALP primary vote slips since election: Newspoll

Newspoll indicates Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the federal election as the prime minister's lead as preferred leader narrows.

Talks begin on looming pay day super changes

Talks begin on looming pay day super changes

Talks begin on looming pay day super changes

Talks begin on looming pay day super changes

A plan to claw back billions of unpaid superannuation to workers could force businesses to pay super into employees' funds on the same day as their salary.

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.

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Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM

Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.

We haven't forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW

NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt.

Uniform power of attorney laws will protect the elderly

Legal experts say moves to protect the elderly and vulnerable from financial abuse and exploitation by standardising power of attorney laws are long overdue.

Free shingles jab coming for millions of Australians

Australians most at risk of complications from developing shingles will be eligible to receive a free vaccine against the virus.

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Resilience of Australian businesses under a microscope

A health check on the business sector and consumers will reveal how well the economy is holding up as price pressures persist and interest rates remain high.

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

In a referendum campaign defined by its division, the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ camps wholeheartedly agree on one aspect of the proposed Indigenous voice.

Tradies, skilled workers needed for clean energy shift

Tradies and uni graduates with clean energy skills and sustainability credentials are in demand but Australia needs tens of thousands more to hit climate goals.

Talks to focus on fixes to Australia's housing crisis

Housing advocates, unions, think tanks, academics and politicians will meet to talk about possible solutions to the escalating housing affordability crisis.

Amanda Stoker to contest 'safe seat' for Queensland LNP

Amanda Stoker has been preselected by the LNP to contest the seat of Oodgeroo at next year's Queensland election.

Young people 'key' to voice success as PM casts vote

Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.

Older Australians face ongoing 'ageism' discrimination

Ageism is rife and needs to be more broadly acknowledged, according to advocates who are calling for a national awareness campaign.

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