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Labor on vote-buying spree promising tax cuts for all

Labor on vote-buying spree promising tax cuts for all

Anthony Albanese is promising middle Australia will be the focus of cost-of-living support, as speculation mounts about changes to stage three tax cuts.

Fierce floods a lesson for NSW govt disaster response

Fierce floods a lesson for NSW govt disaster response

Fierce floods a lesson for NSW govt disaster response

Fierce floods a lesson for NSW govt disaster response

Premier Chris Minns has visited Eugowra more than a year after floods razed the NSW village. The disaster serves as a lesson for future emergencies, he said.

Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump

Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump

Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump

Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump

As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.

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Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Australians are being smashed in a cost of living crisis with record weekly rent prices, as homelessness services experience soaring demand.

Households waiting on building insurance settlement

Households waiting on building insurance settlement

There was an unprecedented number of domestic building insurance claims after the collapse of builders like Porter Davis with more than 1000 claims not settled.

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

Russian Medibank hacker first to be hit with sanctions

The Australian government has imposed cyber sanctions for the first time, naming Russian Aleksandr Ermakov as the man responsible for the Medibank data breach.

Further sanctions against Middle East terror groups

Further sanctions against Middle East terror groups

Australia has imposed fresh sanctions against three groups and 12 people with links to proscribed terror groups Hamas, Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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'A wonderful day': freed journalist thanks PM

'A wonderful day': freed journalist thanks PM

'A wonderful day': freed journalist thanks PM

'A wonderful day': freed journalist thanks PM

Recently freed journalist Cheng Lei has thanked the prime minister for his government's efforts after she spent nearly three years imprisoned in China.

Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian PM Modi leads consecration of temple in Ayodhya

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the consecration of a Hindu temple in the city of Ayodhya to be marked as another Diwali.

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

Public schools to remain underfunded: education union

The Australian Education Union says the federal government must do more to ensure public schools are fully funded to provide every opportunity to Australians.

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Business ticks off expanded paid parental leave scheme

Peak business groups are supporting an increase in weeks offered under the paid parental leave scheme, but have asked for small tweaks in the proposed laws.

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

Firm behind asbestos-laden park won't test other sites

The firm behind a controversial asbestos-contaminated park will wait for official advice before testing other sites for the same potentially harmful material.

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victorian opposition backflips on treaty support

Victoria's opposition has withdrawn its support for Indigenous treaty negotiations, citing concerns about cultural heritage laws.

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Women trying to flee DV held back by income management

Indigenous, legal and community advocates have told a Senate inquiry that compulsory income management doesn't work and can have dire unintended consequences.

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Gender pain gap inquiry to look into women's suffering

Women affected by health issues like periods, pregnancy, birth and postnatal care often feel overlooked, prompting an inquiry into the gender pain gap.

Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved

A visa scheme aimed at enticing big-spending investors to Australia has been scrapped amid fears it was exploited by corrupt foreign officials and criminals.

DP World warns of more port strikes due to bargaining

Executives for DP World say new multi-employer bargaining laws would lead to further port strikes across Australia as its own pay dispute continues.

Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

The NSW premier has been accused of disregarding advice and marginalising Muslims with a review of the state's hate speech laws.

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PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

Cost-of-living relief could be on the way as inflation begins to soften and politicians rush back to Canberra to find ways to ease the pressure on Australians.

Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal

Hundreds more petajoules of gas will be made available thanks to a government commitment with energy giants Esso and Woodside.

Ron DeSantis ends struggling 2024 White House run

Presidential contender Ron DeSantis has suspended his fading campaign for the Republican nomination and endorsed bitter rival Donald Trump.

Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Anthony Albanese's cabinet is meeting in Canberra more than a week before parliament resumes as living costs raise pressure on households and government.

Framework a 'crucial tool' to cut gender-based violence

The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.

Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission

Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu on Gaza, Palestinian state

US President Joe Biden discussed his vision for peace in the Middle East and a two state-solution in a phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said.

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