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'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

Savers miss out as banks exploit 'consumer inertia'

The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

'Real, growing risk' of power generation falling short

Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.

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Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop

Gas shortfall forecast without significant demand drop

Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.

Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b

Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b

Victoria's net debt is now expected to reach more than $177.8 billion by 2027 due to infrastructure spending, which is $6.4b more than predicted six months ago.

Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion

Project blowout on North East Link to cost $26 billion

Melbourne's North East Link will cost $26 billion, more than double the original estimate of $10b, blamed on project changes and rising construction costs.

Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism

Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism

Australia has recorded a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza, which has led to protests and community tensions.

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Cashless gaming trial expanded, venues revealed

Cashless gaming trial expanded, venues revealed

Cashless gaming trial expanded, venues revealed

Cashless gaming trial expanded, venues revealed

A trial of cashless gaming machines by the NSW government will go ahead with an expanded number of machines.

EU grants Ukraine member talks but can't agree on aid

EU grants Ukraine member talks but can't agree on aid

EU grants Ukraine member talks but can't agree on aid

EU grants Ukraine member talks but can't agree on aid

European Union leaders have made a historic decision to open membership talks with Ukraine but opposition from Hungary has stymied a package of financial aid.

Opponents shoot down duck hunting report as a 'failure'

Opponents shoot down duck hunting report as a 'failure'

Opponents shoot down duck hunting report as a 'failure'

Opponents shoot down duck hunting report as a 'failure'

A parliamentary report recommending duck hunting be allowed to continue fails to address animal rights, conservation and community expectations, critics say.

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

Calls for minister to be upfront over warship decision

The government needs to be upfront about whether it will send a warship to the Middle East in response to a request from the US, the opposition says.

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

A high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offence initially claimed he fell asleep and failed to mention alcohol use, internal documents reveal.

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM

The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Christmas Islanders remember worst refugee boat crash

Zainal Abdul Majid remembers December 15 as a fateful day when over 50 asylum seekers died crashing onto Christmas Island as they sought refuge in Australia.

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More tax in government coffers hailed by treasurer

The mid-year fiscal update contained no extra cost of living relief, although the federal treasurer has not ruled out more help in his next budget.

'Walloped': NSW treasurer blames feds for budget strain

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has delivered a budget update his opponents have branded the "nightmare before Christmas".

Australia mulls US request to send warship to Red Sea

A US request to send a warship to the Red Sea amid ongoing Middle East conflict and tension is being considered by Australia's government and defence forces.

Promising jobs data fuels hopes of soft landing

Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.

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Rights for older Australians to be legislated

Once in a generation reforms would legislate a statement guaranteeing the rights of Older Australians under sweeping changes to the nation's aged care system.

Stone ban progress, but more needed in silicosis fight

Australia has banned engineered stone from July but many more workers remain exposed to deadly dust across other industries such as concreting and tunnelling.

Parking meter app contract lacked transparency, value

The NSW Audit Office has slammed a contract entered into under the previous coalition government without officials engaging in a tender process.

Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

The time taken to investigate some allegations of child abuse by public servants is falling short of expectations, Tasmania's premier concedes.

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Poor oversight, inadequate animal welfare and an over-reliance on gambling revenue are some of the issues plaguing SA's greyhound industry, a review has found.

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Nations should not ignore their international law obligations in favour of domestic interests, a top judge says.

Dutton is Australia's least trusted MP: Roy Morgan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.

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