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Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

The close-knit AFL club shattered by the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash has made a tough return to the field after losing multiple players in the tragedy.

Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

A third legal notice from ex-Liberal MP Moira Deeming calls on the Victorian Opposition Leader to respond to her concerns within a week or face court action.

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New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.

Australia raises Solomons policing deal with China

Australia raises Solomons policing deal with China

Australia's foreign minister has met with a top Chinese diplomat to discuss issues including Beijing's policing deal with the Solomon Islands.

Voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases for all to see

Voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases for all to see

The voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases will be put up on the Australian Electoral Commission website as people prepare to vote.

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.

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Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police

Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police

Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police

Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police

A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.

New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock promoted to the top job as the first woman to lead Australia's central bank.

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

New transport chief questioned, relief for iPhone users

New transport chief questioned, relief for iPhone users

New transport chief questioned, relief for iPhone users

New transport chief questioned, relief for iPhone users

A global engineering executive is taking the wheel of the NSW transport department but the opposition claims he got the job because of his Labor connections.

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Environmental groups say the government needs to be tough on businesses to avoid misleading consumers over green claims.

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Peter van Onselen breached his contract with former employer Network Ten when he wrote a column criticising their business prospects and management.

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Penny Wong’s message to Asian nations on NATO

Penny Wong has a message for Australia's neighbours on NATO's proposed expansion into Asia, as Anthony Albanese returns from the security summit in Lithuania.

Fears fire ants on march as eradication funding stalls

Australia's agriculture ministers won't say how much more they'll spend on fighting highly invasive fire ants despite accepting the need for serious action.

PM plays down bank chief talk as rate of interest rises

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is yet to decide who will be chosen as the next Reserve Bank governor.

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.

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Staff shortages force youth lockdowns, inquiry told

An inquiry has been told staff shortages at Tasmania's youth detention centre have resulted in lockdowns during the past month.

Regional pacts the proper tonic for dodgy medications

Australia will boost funding to improve access to safe medicines in the Indo-Pacific, as competition with China for influence continues to rise.

Review to stop landlords skirting rent hike limits

The Queensland government has launched a review to put a stop to landlords getting around recently introduced rental caps for struggling tenants.

Cashless gaming trial up and running within months

Hundreds of poker machines will go cashless in a one-year trial as part of the NSW Labor government's gambling reform package.

Fadden voters are not looking at the past, says Dutton

The Liberal Party is stepping up its campaign in the Fadden by-election, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visiting the Gold Coast seat.

Dutton backs Morrison to make call on political future

Peter Dutton has hosed down suggestions Scott Morrison should resign from politics following the robodebt royal commission's findings.

BHP lodges High Court appeal on public holiday ruling

BHP will seek to overturn a requirement for workers to be asked if they want to work public holidays before they are rostered on.

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