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Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed

The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.

Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Vic urged to follow UN safeguards in youth prisons

Human rights and legal advocates have written an open letter to the Victorian government urging it to implement a UN safeguards in the state's youth prisons.

By-election date set for former premier's seat

By-election date set for former premier's seat

By-election date set for former premier's seat

By-election date set for former premier's seat

The seat of Inala has been held by the Palaszczuk family since it was first contested in 1992. It will be up for grabs in March when a by-election is held.

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Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.

NSW agriculture, biosec head gone after a decade in job

NSW agriculture, biosec head gone after a decade in job

A senior public servant and former meat industry leader has departed abruptly after a 10-year stint, drawing questions about the future of his department.

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with counterparts from the United Arab Emirates during the final stage of her week in the Middle East.

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

In its latest assessment of the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund says growth is set to slow, despite more resilience than other nations.

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Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

More than 10 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated mulch from the Rozelle Parklands in Sydney will need to be removed and destroyed.

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

The Australian-Ukrainian community has urged the government to send its unwanted helicopters to Eastern Europe to support efforts against Russia's invasion.

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles.

NSW incitement laws face overhaul amid Gaza tensions

NSW incitement laws face overhaul amid Gaza tensions

NSW incitement laws face overhaul amid Gaza tensions

NSW incitement laws face overhaul amid Gaza tensions

A former NSW chief justice will review the state's laws criminalising incitement to violence, which have never resulted in a conviction.

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer.

'No safe place': Aid group warns of relief delays

'No safe place': Aid group warns of relief delays

'No safe place': Aid group warns of relief delays

'No safe place': Aid group warns of relief delays

Aid organisations say the situation in Gaza means it would be several days before Australian relief funds for the region get on the ground.

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Challenge to meet housing target laid bare in NSW

Serious issues in another major Sydney apartment complex have raised further questions over the ability of NSW to deliver on its ambitious housing targets.

Game might be over for Gabba's $2.7b Olympic rebuild

An expensive rebuild of the Gabba could have already run its race only months after being announced as a review of the 2032 Olympic venues gets under way.

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

An expert in Chinese foreign policy has played down a public rebuke over Australia's response to presidential elections in Taiwan.

Financial services laws set for overhaul after review

A three-year inquiry set up following the banking royal commission has called for changes to laws governing the financial services sector.

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Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Some economists predict a softening labour market could bode well for interest rate cuts after Australia’s jobless rate plateaued at 3.9 per cent in December.

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

The NSW government was told about possible asbestos at a new park in inner-city Sydney a week before authorities tested the site, it has been revealed.

Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute

The federal workplace minister has called for unions and stevedore DP World to come to the table to resolve a bitter industrial dispute.

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries.

'Unprecedented' rental pain warrants urgent policy fix

Renters are experiencing unbearable levels of financial stress but one territory's bold policy choice appears to be making a difference.

Wong sounds alarm over civilian deaths and 'just' peace

Penny Wong has shared Australia's concerns about the "dire" humanitarian situation in Gaza and the rising number of Palestinians being killed.

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