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Trump endorses Jim Jordan to be House Speaker

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to be House Speaker

Former United States president Donald Trump has backed one of his longtime defenders - Ohio lawmaker Jim Jordan - to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.

Women's jail still lacks full CCTV after guard's rapes

Women's jail still lacks full CCTV after guard's rapes

Women's jail still lacks full CCTV after guard's rapes

Women's jail still lacks full CCTV after guard's rapes

A NSW corrective services security manager says a prison where a former guard sexually abused female inmates does not have adequate CCTV cameras.

CFMEU blasts industry 'hysteria' on workplace reforms

CFMEU blasts industry 'hysteria' on workplace reforms

CFMEU blasts industry 'hysteria' on workplace reforms

CFMEU blasts industry 'hysteria' on workplace reforms

Tradies have no reason to be worried the federal government's workplace reforms will force them to become employees, the construction union says.

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Sexism and harassment rife at crucial economic agency

Sexism and harassment rife at crucial economic agency

An independent review into the Productivity Commission has uncovered sexism, harassment and bullying, prompting a range of workplace reforms.

Consulting firms' problems fuelled by pursuit of growth

Consulting firms' problems fuelled by pursuit of growth

A Senate committee has been told stories of toxic work culture and conflicts of interest, which experts say are driven by the "aggressive pursuit of growth".

Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears

Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears

There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.

Higher repayments eating deep into borrower incomes

Higher repayments eating deep into borrower incomes

Mortgage holders are funnelling more of their incomes into monthly repayments but are well placed overall to weather challenging economic conditions.

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Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Aussie billionaire reportedly told nuclear sub secrets

Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt was allegedly told potentially classified information about nuclear submarines by former US president Donald Trump.

Student safety body touted after horrid allegations

Student safety body touted after horrid allegations

Student safety body touted after horrid allegations

Student safety body touted after horrid allegations

Education ministers have been briefed on a possible independent body to oversee student safety after shocking allegations of widespread sexual assault.

Trump's property values boosted by millions, trial told

Trump's property values boosted by millions, trial told

Trump's property values boosted by millions, trial told

Trump's property values boosted by millions, trial told

In the witness stand, a former Trump Organisation controller has shed light on calculations central to Donald Trump's New York civil business fraud trial.

Liberal factions ready for brawl over free Senate spot

Liberal factions ready for brawl over free Senate spot

Liberal factions ready for brawl over free Senate spot

Liberal factions ready for brawl over free Senate spot

Liberal moderates have met in a bid to quell internal divisions over selecting a candidate for a vacant Senate seat as they try and gain support from the right.

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months

The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency.

US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim

US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim

US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim

US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim

Donald Trump's lawyers have claimed in court that he is immune from criminal charges because he is a former US president.

Community organisations share in funding boost

Community organisations share in funding boost

Community organisations share in funding boost

Community organisations share in funding boost

Community organisations will begin receiving increased funding to help them manage rising costs due to inflation.

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Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact

Defence Minister Richard Marles and Papua New Guinea counterpart Win Bakri Daki have discussed security partnerships as the pair work on a new security pact.

Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13

A new inquiry is being held into Queensland's beleaguered forensic lab after criticisms and allegations about DNA extraction methods known as Project 13.

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

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Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.

'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video

Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.

Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones

The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Tasmanian's minority Liberal government has avoided a snap election but will face further challenges when parliament resumes.

Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.

Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative

Australia will make a 'modest contribution' to the Green Climate Fund after a five-year absence, which will help developing nations respond to climate change.

Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled

An effigy of King Charles III is ready to circulate on Australian coins, starting with the $1 coin later this year.

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