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Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Executive teachers and deputy principals on six-figure salaries will be expected to spend more time in NSW classrooms as thousands of lessons are cancelled.

Renewed call for stadium's GST exemption

Renewed call for stadium's GST exemption

Renewed call for stadium's GST exemption

Renewed call for stadium's GST exemption

Tasmania's treasurer has doubled down on his calls for the federal government to provide a GST exemption for Hobart stadium funding.

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Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms urged to adopt code for complaints

Digital platforms such as Facebook, Google and YouTube have been urged by the government to implement a voluntary code to handle user complaints.

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

Right-wing terror threats to go under the microscope

The threat posed by right-wing extremism and ways to counter young people being radicalised will be examined in a parliamentary inquiry.

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won’t work.

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'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

'Keep fighting': school students' promise for Palestine

Students say they will not let up with their demands as hundreds skipped school in support of Palestine and an end to the conflict in Gaza.

Kim Beazley's daughter promoted to government ministry

Kim Beazley's daughter promoted to government ministry

Kim Beazley's daughter promoted to government ministry

Kim Beazley's daughter promoted to government ministry

Hannah Beazley, the daughter of former federal Labor leader and diplomat Kim Beazley, will become a minister in the WA government.

Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

A national plan and the appointment of federal minister are among 35 recommendations of a year-long parliamentary inquiry examining food security in Australia.

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing

A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal

Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.

Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal senator sues ex-ACT prosecutor Shane Drumgold

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has launched defamation action against the ACT government and former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold over a letter.

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

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Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

'Unbalanced' disability system needs rapid change

Once considered world-leading, the effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been questioned as its cost continues to surge.

Fifth former detainee arrested as extradition looms

Police have arrested another person who allegedly committed fresh offences after being released from immigration detention.

Advocates call for council to drive disability reforms

Following the release of a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, peak bodies say people living with a disability must be at the reform table.

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Super funds, banks soon to give more financial advice

Super members and banking and insurance customers will soon be able to access affordable financial advice under changes announced by the Labor government.

'Reset' for troubled rail project with late launch date

The Sydney Metro West transport project to link Parramatta and the city centre will have its timeline pushed back as extra stations are added.

New commissioner picked to run tax office

The federal government has filled two pivotal economic roles at the tax office and Reserve Bank of Australia.

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

A final report into defence and veteran suicide will be handed down later than planned after the royal commission probing the issues was given an extension.

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan

Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Freed immigration detainees subject to new preventative detention orders could have their human rights violated, legal experts warn.

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