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Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra

Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra

Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.

Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme

The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.

Pandemic stress higher among refugee women in Australia

Pandemic stress higher among refugee women in Australia

Pandemic stress higher among refugee women in Australia

Pandemic stress higher among refugee women in Australia

More than two thirds of refugee women have reported the COVID-19 pandemic caused them stress compared to about half of Australian-born women.

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Robodebt prosecutions loom after 'gross betrayal'

Robodebt prosecutions loom after 'gross betrayal'

A royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has recommended senior figures behind it be prosecuted over their roles in the troubled program.

Renters' rights in sight as NSW targets excessive hikes

Renters' rights in sight as NSW targets excessive hikes

Further rental market reforms have been proposed in NSW where the government aims to set its changes in stone before the end of the year.

'Fake culture': NSW cuts lesser festivals in arts plan

'Fake culture': NSW cuts lesser festivals in arts plan

A NSW government plan to expand the arts and culture sector in the state means the end of "fake culture" festivals, including a light show and a freeway party.

Wildlife hospital staff devastated as funding scrapped

Wildlife hospital staff devastated as funding scrapped

An all-species wildlife hospital in NSW faces possible closure after a $6m, four-year funding plan was revoked by the NSW government.

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ADHD diagnosis not a ticket to the NDIS: Shorten

ADHD diagnosis not a ticket to the NDIS: Shorten

ADHD diagnosis not a ticket to the NDIS: Shorten

ADHD diagnosis not a ticket to the NDIS: Shorten

People diagnosed with ADHD should not expect to be automatically in line for support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom

There are hopes improvements in training new teachers for the modern classroom will reverse a rise in the number of educators leaving the profession.

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is due to make a speech on Friday and will reportedly say the government is "mesmerised” by alternative energy sources.

Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins

Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins

Brittany Higgins says she is considering her legal options after a defamation threat from Senator Linda Reynolds, who is already suing Ms Higgins' partner.

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Major banks will have an opportunity to explain why some of their customers are missing out on decent savings rates at a parliamentary hearing.

Liberal MP's walkout inevitable, says party leader

Liberal MP's walkout inevitable, says party leader

Liberal MP's walkout inevitable, says party leader

Liberal MP's walkout inevitable, says party leader

The SA Liberals have been left only 15 seats in the House of Assembly after one of its MPs left the party to become an independent.

Nationals, Labor agree on getting tone right on voice

Nationals, Labor agree on getting tone right on voice

Nationals, Labor agree on getting tone right on voice

Nationals, Labor agree on getting tone right on voice

Senior Labor and Nationals figures have lamented the direction of the debate on the Indigenous voice referendum.

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Lawyer warns against 'misuse' of Liberal Party status

The Liberal Party ignored serious complaints of misconduct because its legal status was a "shield" against it being sued, a former ministerial staffer has said.

Disability employment providers to sharpen their act

The federal government will work more closely with employment providers to lift the stagnant job rate of people with a disability.

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Tenants still face sharp price increases but easing vacancy rates suggest rental growth may be losing steam.

Google defends tax action after PwC leaking scandal

Google says PwC's inappropriate sharing of information has had no bearing on its compliance with multinational tax laws.

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SA premier to urge easing of trade blocks on China trip

Peter Malinauskas will call for an easing of trade restrictions on wine, lobster and barley when the SA premier leads a business delegation to China.

Australia's trade surplus swells to $11.8 billion

Another strong month for commodity exports has fed into a robust period for Australia's international trade.

Robodebt victims urge action on royal commission report

The final report of the royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme is due to be released on Friday.

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos will be forced to offer appropriate financial help to customers doing it tough by January next year or risk penalties.

Sensitive govt information released in cyber attack

The new national cybersecurity co-ordinator has confirmed government agencies were affected by the cyber attack on law firm HWL Ebsworth.

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

More mortgage holders are likely to miss repayments despite the RBA pausing rates, yet analysts say robust lending rules should keep a lid on delinquencies.

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