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Ageing population key health care challenge for NSW

Ageing population key health care challenge for NSW

A landmark inquiry into the NSW health system will not be adversarial or blame people working within it for issues and will rather identify ways to improve it.

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.

Sharma 'privileged' to take Marise Payne's Senate seat

Sharma 'privileged' to take Marise Payne's Senate seat

Sharma 'privileged' to take Marise Payne's Senate seat

Sharma 'privileged' to take Marise Payne's Senate seat

NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.

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Romance scams down as fake billing surges

Romance scams down as fake billing surges

The federal government's scam watch centre has reported an increase in losses from fake bill scams but a drop in investment and romance frauds.

Parliament to consider citizenship stripping powers

Parliament to consider citizenship stripping powers

Immigration policy will be front and centre as both parliamentary chambers return for the last sitting period of the year.

Labor, Liberals trade blows a year on from Vic election

Labor, Liberals trade blows a year on from Vic election

Victorian Labor and the Liberal leaders have hurled insults at one another to mark the one-year anniversary of the bitter 2022 state election.

Tasmanian MP eyes lower house move at next election

Tasmanian MP eyes lower house move at next election

Tasmanian MP Josh Willie will resign from the state's upper house if he wins preselection for a lower house seat as Labor prepares for an early election.

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Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.

Consumer price data expected to show welcome progress

Consumer price data expected to show welcome progress

Consumer price data expected to show welcome progress

Consumer price data expected to show welcome progress

The path to bring inflation down has been bumpy but the latest monthly consumer price index will hopefully show signs of easing.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Australia joins Philippines to patrol South China Sea

Australia joins Philippines to patrol South China Sea

Australia joins Philippines to patrol South China Sea

Australia joins Philippines to patrol South China Sea

Australia and the Philippines have begun joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea.

Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight

Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight

Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight

Redkite's Christmas appeal takes flight

Families impacted by childhood cancer have come together at Kirribilli House for a morning of festivities marking the launch of Redkite's Christmas appeal.

Truckies rally and call for transport reform

Truckies rally and call for transport reform

Truckies rally and call for transport reform

Truckies rally and call for transport reform

Truck drivers and unionists have staged rallies across the nation, calling on the Senate to pass workplace reforms in full.

Opposition backs age verification for pornography

Opposition backs age verification for pornography

Opposition backs age verification for pornography

Opposition backs age verification for pornography

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed calls to implement age verification for viewing pornographic material online.

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Plan to ease ambulance ramping unveiled after deaths

Queensland Health has revealed a five-point, $20 million plan to ease ambulance ramping following crisis talks with emergency department bosses.

'Get educated': students strike to support Palestinians

NSW school students swapped textbooks for placards at a rally in solidarity with children in Gaza who can't go to school after Israel declared war on Hamas.

Police strike threat amid stalled pay negotiations

Victorian police and public service officers could embark on a public campaign against the state government if contract negotiations continue to stall.

Embattled casino operator Star earns ban reprieve

Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment has earned a reprieve after the Queensland government threatened to suspend its state licences.

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Banks declare war on scams with warnings for new payees

Australian banking customers will be better protected from scammers under a suite of changes introduced by the industry.

Memorial to historical child sex abuse victims explored

An inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Victorian schools wrapped up public hearings by exploring a memorial to victim-survivors.

New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy

After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.

Gay conversion law delay to allow for 'careful' reform

The NSW government will undertake further consultation with survivors of gay conversion therapy before introducing laws to outlaw the practice.

Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win

Far-right populist Geert Wilders is looking for coalition partners after a shock election victory that's bound to send shock waves through Europe.

Perth Mint told to step up anti-money laundering effort

The Perth Mint has avoided a fine from the financial regulator but will be required to prove it can meet anti-money laundering laws.

Paramedics waiting for pay offer call premier to table

Paramedics want senior ministers to emerge "from the shadows" and make a real pay offer as threats of significant industrial action remain.

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