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Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

The Greens are campaigning to criminalise superannuation theft, which costs Australian workers more than $3 billion a year.

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence

The new chief of Qantas has apologised to Australians for poor service as a Senate inquiry was told the airline had acted like it was "above the law".

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Transparency advocate Rex Patrick will renew a fight to cut delays in freedom of information requests, which he claims are intentionally slowed by underfunding.

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B-word missing in NT chief's speech on economic future

B-word missing in NT chief's speech on economic future

The NT chief minister has talked up the Top End as a "large part of the answer" to some of Australia's biggest economic issues in a major speech on its future.

Koala park and urban sprawl strike precarious balance

Koala park and urban sprawl strike precarious balance

The NSW government's $80 million pledge to protect koalas on Sydney's urban fringe could be threatened by housing developments in the park's proposed backyard.

From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

From dictator to trailblazer, MPs react to Murdoch move

Politicians, many of whom have been in the firing line of Rupert Murdoch's media empire, have given mixed reactions to news of his retirement.

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Where neighbours' stance on voice is black and white

Two neighbouring households have used placards and paint to produce a striking metaphor of the opposing views on an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs

COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs

COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs

COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs

NSW will end the ability for people to log COVID-19 test results as the state government looks at ways to save money spent on virus-related measures.

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years

The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.

Dark Mofo dims lights on 2024 but vows brighter rebirth

Dark Mofo dims lights on 2024 but vows brighter rebirth

Dark Mofo dims lights on 2024 but vows brighter rebirth

Dark Mofo dims lights on 2024 but vows brighter rebirth

Organisers of Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo have announced the event will be put on pause in 2024 so it can reshape for the future.

Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series

Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series

Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series

Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series

A new teen ABC series is putting the experience of refugees on temporary visas front and centre on Australian screens for the first time.

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

RBA governor could chair two boards under restructure

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there are still a handful of issues the Reserve Bank and the government are working through from the review into the central bank.

Dutton to speak as Liberals pick Victorian president

Dutton to speak as Liberals pick Victorian president

Dutton to speak as Liberals pick Victorian president

Dutton to speak as Liberals pick Victorian president

Liberal members will pick a new Victorian party president and hear from federal opposition leader Peter Dutton and state counterpart John Pesutto at a meeting.

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'Positive, constructive meeting' with Israeli FM: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with her Israeli counterpart after the government reversed Australia's stance on the conflict with Palestinians.

Australia committed to pursuing justice over MH17: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the government's resolve to pursue justice for Australians who were killed when their plane was downed over Ukraine.

Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Western Australia has removed abortion from its criminal code and made access to treatment easier for women, in sweeping reforms passed by parliament.

Rights chief pans delay in releasing UN report on jails

A confidential UN report on conditions inside Australian jails and detention centres must be released by the government, the human rights commissioner says.

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'No vision': Libs lash first NSW Labor budget in decade

The NSW opposition has delivered a scathing reply to the state budget, as the government faces questions over a missing drug reform summit.

Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

The competition watchdog has put the brakes on a move by private toll operator Transurban to take a majority share in the company that operates EastLink.

More cash needed for social housing: rental inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry has called for stronger rental protections and continued funding for social housing in an interim report on Australia's rental crisis.

Cooler weather brings relief as firies battle blazes

Firefighters are looking to take advantage of cooler conditions as they battle to control several blazes and carry out vital hazard-reduction burns.

Calls to cut flight caps to lower prices, boost tourism

Removing a cap on the number of international flights coming into major airports would lower ticket prices and increase quality, an inquiry has heard.

Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

The 'yes' campaign's efforts to sway undecided voters in the lead up to the voice referendum has intensified ahead of first votes being cast in remote areas.

Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.

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