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New top cop, review after 'tumultuous' years for NT

New top cop, review after 'tumultuous' years for NT

The NT hopes to draw a line in the sand after three tough years for police, with a new chief and a comprehensive review of the force.

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Consumers should expect lower grocery prices: minister

Federal finance minister Katy Gallagher says she expects Australia's major supermarkets will lower their prices as inflation starts to moderate.

Wagner chief Prigozhin 'on board' jet in fatal crash

Wagner chief Prigozhin 'on board' jet in fatal crash

Wagner chief Prigozhin 'on board' jet in fatal crash

Wagner chief Prigozhin 'on board' jet in fatal crash

A business jet crash in Russia has killed 10 people and Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly on the passenger list

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Dedicated whistleblower legal service goes live

Dedicated whistleblower legal service goes live

A new legal service will provide direct support for whistleblowers as the man who revealed alleged war crimes faces criminal prosecution this year.

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Growth to soar in Australia's critical minerals sector

Massive growth in a key sector is set to benefit Australia, with global demand for critical minerals to soar as the world strives to meet climate targets.

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

Govt invests $18m to address FASD in central Australia

FASD is referred to as the 'invisible disability'. Expanding an Aboriginal-run program in central Australia will help identify kids who need help early.

Pocock calls out 'disingenuous' debate on the voice

Pocock calls out 'disingenuous' debate on the voice

Independent Senator David Pocock says politicians need to raise the tone of debate about the Indigenous voice to parliament.

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BRICS leaders consider group's role, expansion criteria

BRICS leaders consider group's role, expansion criteria

BRICS leaders consider group's role, expansion criteria

BRICS leaders consider group's role, expansion criteria

BRICS leaders are weighing expansion criteria with the bloc's future in the balance as Vladimir Putin uses their summit to justify Russia's war in Ukraine

MP told cops child abuse admission 'to protect family'

MP told cops child abuse admission 'to protect family'

MP told cops child abuse admission 'to protect family'

MP told cops child abuse admission 'to protect family'

An MP on trial for child sexual abuse charges says he wrote a note admitting the crimes to protect his family and the alleged victim but he's not guilty.

Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act

Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act

Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act

Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act

A last-minute announcement of planned legislative amendments to the Youth Justice Act have outraged opposition parties in Queensland.

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

Deadline doubt over big backlog of Defence compo claims

The race is on to process a mammoth backlog of compensation claims from Defence Force veterans after the federal government released a progress update.

Shoppers 'could fare worse' without supermarket duopoly

Shoppers 'could fare worse' without supermarket duopoly

Shoppers 'could fare worse' without supermarket duopoly

Shoppers 'could fare worse' without supermarket duopoly

Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.

Hundreds of billions of dollars at risk as nation warms

Hundreds of billions of dollars at risk as nation warms

Hundreds of billions of dollars at risk as nation warms

Hundreds of billions of dollars at risk as nation warms

A landmark report exploring Australia's future over the next four decades paints a bleak picture for workers, farmers and rural communities as the nation warms.

Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services

Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services

Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services

Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services

The new role of a chief midwife and $4 million in annual funding are part of expanded maternity services in Queensland following protests by regional staff.

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WA lab to accelerate battery minerals manufacturing hub

A battery materials demonstration plant opened in Western Australian industrial heartland is another milestone to being a global hub, the premier says.

Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament

The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.

Barilaro ghost haunts probe into Labor's transport boss

As the coalition sniffs blood over the appointment of NSW's latest transport boss, the Labor government has backed an inquiry that also examines another job.

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Environmentalists and brumby advocates are fiercely at odds about how best to manage feral horse populations in the Australian Alps.

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Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament

Pauline Hanson wants Mark Latham to return his NSW Parliament seat to One Nation as the now-independent MP launches a second attack on party leaders.

Constitutional crisis fodder for serious musical comedy

A new musical comedy recounts the sacking of Gough Whitlam through the eyes of hapless TV reporter Norman Gunston.

PM to announce date for voice referendum next week

Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.

China's fortunes key to Australia's economic success

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.

Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.

Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform

The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

The $3.5 trillion superannuation pool is predicted to grow and shield the budget from higher aged pension payments as Australians age and live longer.

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