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New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

The Albanese government has secured the passage of its Pacific engagement visa scheme after agreeing to a review to reduce discrimination in the system.

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

It will be a crime to strangle a person without killing them, under Victorian laws to stamp out the scourge of domestic violence.

Pig tsar crowned to fight feral hog crisis in NSW first

Pig tsar crowned to fight feral hog crisis in NSW first

Pig tsar crowned to fight feral hog crisis in NSW first

Pig tsar crowned to fight feral hog crisis in NSW first

The state's first feral pig co-ordinator will work to cull an explosion in numbers across three hotspots as the animals cause millions of dollars damage.

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Victoria latest Australian state to ban Nazi salute

Victoria latest Australian state to ban Nazi salute

The Nazi salute, or anything closely resembling it or a Nazi symbol will be outlawed in Victoria, which becomes the latest Australian state to legislate a ban.

Trade sanctions against Russia extended for two years

Trade sanctions against Russia extended for two years

Goods from Russia or Belarus entering Australia will be slapped with extra trade sanctions for two more years due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

Financial boost on the way for working pensioners

The maximum amount pensioners can earn through work without their payments being lowered will be increased by $4000 from next year.

Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast

Biden cancels visit to Jordan after Gaza hospital blast

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled his scheduled meeting with US President Joe Biden.

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DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice

Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.

Combating misinformation to start with digital literacy

Combating misinformation to start with digital literacy

Combating misinformation to start with digital literacy

Combating misinformation to start with digital literacy

A senior Biden administration official says the evolution of the information space has been one of the most consequential drivers of global geopolitics.

Up to $60k on offer to switch to teaching in NSW

Up to $60k on offer to switch to teaching in NSW

Up to $60k on offer to switch to teaching in NSW

Up to $60k on offer to switch to teaching in NSW

People with industry experience in high-demand subject areas will be offered up to $60,000 to take up teaching in NSW while locals could access half of that.

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years

An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.

Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

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Reviews after abuse inquiry findings 'hampered' by laws

'Out-of-step' laws and public servant legal fees covered by Tasmania's government will be examined by reviews called after an inquiry into child sexual abuse.

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk.

Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.

'A disgrace': minister bristles over protest grilling

A NSW minister is defending her track record after a series of incidents at pro-Palestine protests, including the arrest of a man after a weekend rally.

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Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.

Hipkins to stay as NZ Labour leader, as Little resigns

Defeated Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" and will stay as Labour leader - at least for the meantime.

Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier

Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.

Australia-India seek to boost economic ties in new pact

Australia and India are working to build on the tens of billions of dollars of bilateral trade each year through a new comprehensive economic pact.

Regional council suspended over 'serious deficiencies'

A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.

Protesters seek permanent visas for refugees

A protest vigil has been held for 12,000 refugees in limbo, with activists calling on the federal government to grant them permanent status.

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