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Australia says it has no duty to asylum seekers in PNG

Australia says it has no duty to asylum seekers in PNG

Australia says Papua New Guinea is in charge of former Manus Island detainees who have been evicted from temporary accommodation.

MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

MP says no one has spoken to him about alleged assault

Victorian MP Will Fowles has issued a statement one month after police confirmed they were investigating an assault allegation, which he vehemently denies.

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes

Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.

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Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Historic disability report a path to 'inclusive future'

Disability advocates have welcomed the release of a landmark report into failures in the sector and vow to use it to start a journey towards a fairer society.

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits

Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".

'Read the room': calls persist for Qantas chair to quit

'Read the room': calls persist for Qantas chair to quit

Corporate heavyweight Richard Goyder remains under pressure to step down as Qantas chair despite claiming he's the best person to fix the besieged airline.

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Asylum seekers in PNG evicted from accommodation

Asylum seekers in PNG evicted from accommodation

Asylum seekers in PNG evicted from accommodation

Asylum seekers in PNG evicted from accommodation

Asylum seekers to Australia, formerly detained on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, are fearing evictions from hotel accommodation over unpaid bills.

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ

Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.

'Shameful' palliative care cut to fund NSW nurses

'Shameful' palliative care cut to fund NSW nurses

'Shameful' palliative care cut to fund NSW nurses

'Shameful' palliative care cut to fund NSW nurses

Palliative care funding of $150 million is being redirected to help NSW hire more nurses in a hit to a key policy of former premier Dominic Perrottet .

WA prison officers accept new pay deal

WA prison officers accept new pay deal

WA prison officers accept new pay deal

WA prison officers accept new pay deal

Nurses remain the final holdouts of the West Australian government's public sector wage negotiations after prison officers accepted a three per cent pay rise.

Call for Sydney minister to break city housing deadlock

Call for Sydney minister to break city housing deadlock

Call for Sydney minister to break city housing deadlock

Call for Sydney minister to break city housing deadlock

An influential lobby group says a minister for Sydney would solve a political tussle over increased housing in the city's business centre.

Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan military helicopters permanently grounded

Taipan helicopters will be withdrawn from use by the army more than a year early in the wake of a fatal crash during military exercises off Queensland.

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Summit tackles 'resource anxiety' over energy materials

Governments must do more to attract capital for critical minerals, and as quickly as possible, to win in the energy transition, BHP CEO Mike Henry warns.

Campaign to combat 'frightening' rise in major disease

A major campaign has been to launched to help raise awareness about the "frightening" rise in a major health condition thousands of workers are at risk of.

Punters to splash ID before cash ahead of footy finals

Punters will need to have their ID and age verified before they're allowed to place any online bets under new regulations now in effect.

'No evidence' given at Biden impeachment inquiry

US Republicans have held their first hearing of an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, but offered no evidence linking him with his son's business dealings.

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US soldier King back in Texas after North Korea release

American soldier Travis King, who dashed from South Korea across the heavily fortified border into North Korea, has arrived back in the United States.

Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals

Australia must create special crime units to bring justice to war criminals exploiting loopholes to start new lives without accountability, a new report says.

Premier backs European 'pattern-book' houses for Sydney

The NSW government is working on a pre-Christmas plan to help solve the housing crisis, and the premier has backed one approach as the future for the state.

Basketballer and gardener: Allan introduces herself

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is a career politician but says she's in touch with everyday working families and listening to their concerns.

Australian halal firm quiet on US senator bribe charges

A company responsible for halal certification of goods exported from Australia to Egypt has retained the role despite being ensnared in a US bribery scheme.

Data privacy changes to shield Australians from harm

A revamp of Australia's privacy laws will target "dark patterns" that lead to online users consenting to more intrusions than necessary.

Bid to ease access to meds for women 'looming disaster'

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended women with urinary tract infections be allowed to access medication without seeing a GP, saving them time and money.

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