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'No confidence' in universities on campus sex attacks

'No confidence' in universities on campus sex attacks

An independent task force should be established to tackle a woeful culture in sexual assault response at Australian universities, a parliamentary inquiry says.

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Readers will get a deep insight into Scott Morrison's faith and how it influenced his prime ministership when his book is released in 2024.

New cybersecurity standards to keep Aussies safe online

New cybersecurity standards to keep Aussies safe online

New cybersecurity standards to keep Aussies safe online

New cybersecurity standards to keep Aussies safe online

A set of standards for businesses and developers to ensure digital products have built-in cyber protections will be developed by the federal government.

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Dozens of asylum seekers protest against legal limbo

Dozens of asylum seekers protest against legal limbo

Refugees who say they've been let down by Australia's fast-track scheme are protesting at the office of Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.

Health, education and transport the NSW budget winners

Health, education and transport the NSW budget winners

The upcoming NSW Labor budget is expected to balance boosting essential services and cost-of-living help with rising debt and interest payments.

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

Motorists have been hit in the hip pocket by petrol price rises and the latest spike may put a dent in the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation.

Tasered woman's family slam 'disturbing' police actions

Tasered woman's family slam 'disturbing' police actions

NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing.

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Energy debate explodes over nuclear transition costs

Energy debate explodes over nuclear transition costs

Energy debate explodes over nuclear transition costs

Energy debate explodes over nuclear transition costs

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has seized on modelling to attack the coalition's commitment to nuclear energy, saying it'd cost hundreds of billions of dollars.

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Top diplomat heads to UN to talk climate, conflict

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will lead Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly as the government works to increase climate collaboration.

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Australia's top insurers are heading to Europe for talks to tackle a widening "protection gap" as more frequent severe weather brings a heavy toll worldwide.

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.

Family violence survivors offered better compo chance

Family violence survivors offered better compo chance

Family violence survivors offered better compo chance

Family violence survivors offered better compo chance

Proposed law reforms would make it easier for victims of family and domestic violence to seek compensation in property disputes and settlements.

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Sustainability considerations are being hardwired into financial market law and Australian fund managers will need to lift their game, an expert report finds.

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Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is on his way back home after a six-day trip to Russia.

Aussies falling off fixed mortgage to higher rate peaks

About a million Australian mortgage holders have come off low fixed interest rates to a higher variable one since they started increasing.

Qatar chief breaks silence on decision to block flights

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says he was surprised by the Albanese government's "unfair" decision to block additional flights to Australia.

'Yes' side rallies with calls to cut through falsehoods

Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia in support of an Indigenous voice in the constitution as the referendum date looms.

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Shorten sure on reining NDIS spend without means test

The NDIS minister has called means testing disability support a "lazy reform" as the government works to make the scheme financially sustainable.

Thousands rally on anniversary of Iranian crackdown

A year since a young woman was killed in custody in Iran, female activists, journalists, lawyers, and students are still being targeted by the regime.

'Yes' campaign to remain positive in face of negativity

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says maintaining a positive campaign focused on the opportunities associated with the voice will lead to its referendum success.

Budget housing pledge to tackle NSW homelessness

A $224 million essential housing package will be allocated in the upcoming NSW budget to tackle housing insecurity and support the state's most vulnerable.

Tas stadium site only supports 'lightweight structures'

The proposed site for the Tasmanian government's multi-million dollar stadium is in doubt after a report found it can only support lightweight structures.

EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

Electric vehicle advocates warn scrapping incentives and rebates will stall uptake but the NSW government argues retaining them is driving up prices.

Australia pledges $1M in humanitarian aid for Libya

Following devastating floods in Libya, the Australian government has pledged $1 million in humanitarian assistance to provide food, water and medical supplies.

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