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Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing

Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing

The suspension of a greyhound trainer after evidence of outlawed baiting practices has renewed calls for a ban on the racing sport.

Crime victims get say on advisory body in their corner

Crime victims get say on advisory body in their corner

Crime victims get say on advisory body in their corner

Crime victims get say on advisory body in their corner

An advisory body for victims appears likely following the introduction of tough youth crime laws and a recent protest outside parliament.

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.

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US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

US demand for Aussie minerals to outlast next president

Mineral supply chain pacts with the United States for defence technologies and other high-tech needs are tipped to withstand a change of president.

Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack

Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack

Enrique Tarrio, a former chairman of the right-wing Proud Boys group, has been convicted for his role in planning the storming of the US Capitol in 2021.

Production credits 'on the table' for mining expansion

Production credits 'on the table' for mining expansion

Tax credits for processing in-demand battery minerals onshore are "on the table" as the federal government considers the next phase of industry support.

Winston Peters back on the NZ campaign horse

Winston Peters back on the NZ campaign horse

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is "very, very confident" his party will top five per cent in the October election and return to parliament.

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Truth-telling the 'secret sauce' for reconciliation

Truth-telling the 'secret sauce' for reconciliation

Truth-telling the 'secret sauce' for reconciliation

Truth-telling the 'secret sauce' for reconciliation

Community-led truth-telling initiatives are contributing to a shift in understanding Australia’s colonial history, according to a report by Deakin University.

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Resources industry report card spruiks 'climate action'

Mining is more than playing its part in the economy's decarbonisation, according to a progress report issued by the Minerals Council of Australia.

Workers dirty as they face battle to keep schools clean

Workers dirty as they face battle to keep schools clean

Workers dirty as they face battle to keep schools clean

Workers dirty as they face battle to keep schools clean

Cleaners at NSW schools are reporting impossible workloads, high injury rates and trouble securing the correct pay as contractors cut their hours.

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

Sports concussion report looks to tackle issue head on

An inquiry into sports concussions has called for better data collection as a matter of urgency following evidence from multiple athletes and their families.

Concerns over Kristina Keneally’s cop son charge

Concerns over Kristina Keneally’s cop son charge

Concerns over Kristina Keneally’s cop son charge

Concerns over Kristina Keneally’s cop son charge

Federal and state Attorney-Generals have received complaints about the prosecution of Kristina Keneally’s police officer son over allegedly fabricated evidence.

Liberal senator calls for tax, housing policy changes

Liberal senator calls for tax, housing policy changes

Liberal senator calls for tax, housing policy changes

Liberal senator calls for tax, housing policy changes

Liberal senator Maria Kovacic has used her first speech to call for housing reform after revealing she was left homeless as a single mother with three kids.

PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits

PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits

PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits

PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits

The prime minister is preparing to launch a major economic plan on the first stop of his week-long trip to Asia for key meetings and international summits.

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Early flight for Qantas boss as political row deepens

The exit of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce two months earlier than planned has not stopped a political pursuit of the government over aviation policy.

New Vanuatu PM to 'rethink' Australian security pact

New Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman says he believes a security pact signed with Australia will need to be reworked to make it through parliament.

Family violence reform after mother's battle for change

Deaths in which family violence is suspected will be subject to an inquest under reforms that follow a grieving mum's fight for change.

Coalition floats referendum alongside federal election

A second referendum to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution could be held at the same time as an election under a proposal from the coalition.

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Teachers offered big raise to settle bitter pay dispute

A hefty initial bump is being offered to teachers after their union and government reached an in-principle agreement to end an increasingly bitter pay dispute.

Speaker lays down the law after parliament protest

No leniency will be shown to future protesters in the public gallery of the House of Representatives after dozens of pharmacists disrupted proceedings.

Time to accelerate off 'bottom of battery supply chain'

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has warned the mining industry the rest of the world will not wait for Australia to get moving on producing battery ready materials.

Big stretch to expand Tas link to national energy grid

The estimated cost of further transmission lines expanding Tasmania's link to the national grid has blown out by billions, the state government has revealed.

Threats and bribe fears confront tobacco 'inspectors'

Officers trained to measure trade goods say they fear being harmed while inspecting tobacco retailers "beyond the intended purpose of checking plain packaging".

Australian MPs to push for end to US pursuit of Assange

A group of federal Australian politicians is heading to Washington to push for the United States to end its pursuit of Julian Assange.

Ban detention for under-16s, justice inquiry tells govt

The Victorian government is being urged to ban detention of children younger than 16 and raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 sooner than it plans.

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