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'A new level': Australia boosts ties with Philippines

'A new level': Australia boosts ties with Philippines

Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister for 20 years to hold bilateral talks in the Philippines as his diplomatic visit through Asia continues.

Major shake-up for NSW finances to cut debt bill

Major shake-up for NSW finances to cut debt bill

Major shake-up for NSW finances to cut debt bill

Major shake-up for NSW finances to cut debt bill

The NSW Government will revamp the state's financial management and investment system in a key budget measure to reduce growing debt.

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.

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Murder-accused councillor accepts suspension from job

Murder-accused councillor accepts suspension from job

A Queensland councillor accused of murder has accepted a suspension with pay after he was told to show cause why he should continue in his job.

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

The Australian War Memorial has added a message to a display acknowledging Ben Roberts-Smith was found to have unlawfully killed people in Afghanistan.

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Award billions of dollars in federal technology contracts to firms trying to change the industry, a high-profile group of women have told a federal review.

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History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

The South Australian government has provided funding to keep remote health workers safe following the brutal rape and murder of outback nurse Gayle Woodford.

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.

More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands

More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands

More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands

More TB cases confirmed in outbreak on Indigenous lands

Health officials continue to fight a tuberculosis outbreak on South Australia's Indigenous lands, where 13 cases have been confirmed.

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

AustralianSuper charged members the same set of fees multiple times and failed to consolidate duplicate accounts, the financial services regulator alleges.

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

No timeline for Dutton's recognition referendum plan

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has failed to commit to a timeline for when a second referendum for constitutional recognition would be held.

PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan

PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan

PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan

PNG to bring criminal charges over $A1.2b UBS loan

Police expect to make arrests over a 2014 loan from UBS to Papua New Guinea, which was used to a buy a stake in an oil and gas company.

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PM confirms China trip in 'frank and constructive' talk

Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.

MP accuses Latham of malice and increasing his hurt

An openly gay NSW MP says Mark Latham's defence to his defamation lawsuit has only increased the harm caused and warrants an award of aggravated damages.

Disability groups come together to inform about voice

Disability representative organisations have formed a collective to ensure their members have access to information about the referendum on an Indigenous voice.

Budget $1.8b to steer energy transition 'back on track'

The NSW government will set aside $1.8 billion in its upcoming budget to build power lines, batteries and other renewable energy infrastructure.

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Bill to close labour hire loopholes pushed into 2024

The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.

Government 'helping hand' ideal to control prices: Lowe

A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.

Mum remembers stillborn baby being taken 'callously'

A parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma has heard from mothers who endured stillbirths, cold and callous care, or who felt dismissed by the system.

'I did not feel safe': MP decries political aggression

Independent MP Kylea Tink has condemned the behaviour of fellow politicians and accused them of creating a hostile and unsafe environment.

Strip search of women 'context' for Qatar refusal: King

Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.

Premier backs UFC event despite 'obnoxious' comments

A major UFC event sponsored by the NSW government will go ahead despite a series of "obnoxious" and "objectionable" comments by the headline fighter.

Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs

Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.

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