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Regional voice push intensifies ahead of first votes

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

Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism

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.

Call to bring forward net-zero to future-proof economy

Call to bring forward net-zero to future-proof economy

Call to bring forward net-zero to future-proof economy

Call to bring forward net-zero to future-proof economy

Australia needs to transition to net-zero emissions by 2035 if it wants to avoid a climate and economic catastrophe, science and engineering groups say.

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Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum

Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Seed money from Australia's green bank often goes to solar and wind farms but mining is recognised as having a "crucial" role in efforts to decarbonise.

Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.

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Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Members of the Greens, Liberals, Labor, the Nationals and independents have joined forces to urge the US to end persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW

Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW

Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW

Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW

NSW communities near the Queensland border and on Sydney's western fringe have been told to prepare to take action as multiple bushfires burn across the state.

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations

Political parties in WA will be forced to disclose donations daily during elections, as the Cook government toughens campaign finance laws.

Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost

Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost

Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost

Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost

Jobseekers, single parents, renters and pensioners will get a boost to their welfare payments but experts warn many people will remain below the poverty line.

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could be poised to announce the details of a special commission of inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 pandemic.

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

Senator won't stop at 'no' in bid for 'X' vote to count

Senator won't stop at 'no' in bid for 'X' vote to count

Senator won't stop at 'no' in bid for 'X' vote to count

Senator won't stop at 'no' in bid for 'X' vote to count

Votes marked 'X' will remain informal at the upcoming voice referendum after the Federal Court dismissed a bid to have them regarded as 'no'.

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Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.

Australia's triple-A credit rating reaffirmed

S&P Global Ratings has again given Australia a triple-A credit rating, which the government says is due to responsible budget management.

Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Australia's sovereign wealth fund could be in for a shake-up, including new personnel, as the Labor government continues its renewal of institutions.

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

Car buyers will be offered discounts of up to $3000 on second-hand electric cars in a campaign to encourage targeted financial subsidies.

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Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead.

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

Industry backs 'infrastructure, red tape' housing plan

The NSW government's housing plan laid out in the budget has been broadly welcomed by industry figures who say it will help start turning the crisis around.

Harness racing horse welfare fails to keep pace in Tas

An interim review into Tasmania's harness racing industry has found welfare regulations and rehoming requirements are behind other states.

Land council slams Senator Price for colonisation cheer

The Central Land Council has taken Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to task for her comments about colonisation being only positive.

Whistleblower fund tackles 'persecution by prosecution'

A former senator is launching a fund to protect whistleblowers as Richard Boyle and David McBride face prosecution for shedding light on injustices.

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

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