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Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

Essential workers stranded amid national housing crisis

As little as one in 100 rentals are affordable for essential workers, and the cost of housing is looming as a key issue when national cabinet meets this week.

Cops to carry life-saving spray for overdose victims

Cops to carry life-saving spray for overdose victims

Cops to carry life-saving spray for overdose victims

Cops to carry life-saving spray for overdose victims

In a national first, WA police will be equipped with a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of opioids such as heroin or fentanyl.

Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover

Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover

Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover

Dumped Latham accuses Hanson of One Nation takeover

Relations between Senator Pauline Hanson and her NSW One Nation parliamentary leader have hit new lows after she took action citing poor election results.

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Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Assange pursuit an obstacle for US-Australia alliance

Supporters of Julian Assange are hopeful comments by the US ambassador to Australia could signal the end of the extradition pursuit against him.

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.

North Korea's Kim orders more missiles before US drills

North Korea's Kim orders more missiles before US drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a drastic increase in production of weapons, with the US saying he intends to supply them to Russia.

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.

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PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

Huge haul takes 300,000 illegal vapes off the market

Huge haul takes 300,000 illegal vapes off the market

Huge haul takes 300,000 illegal vapes off the market

Huge haul takes 300,000 illegal vapes off the market

A tip-off has led to the discovery of hundreds of thousands of illegal vapes worth $10 million and 10 tonnes of nitrous oxide in a Perth warehouse.

How and where 2050s Adelaidians live up for discussion

How and where 2050s Adelaidians live up for discussion

How and where 2050s Adelaidians live up for discussion

How and where 2050s Adelaidians live up for discussion

The South Australian government has released a wide-ranging discussion paper to help guide urban planning over the next 30 years.

Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

Tricky task ahead to close legal loopholes on vaping

A national crackdown on vapes could be some time away due to the complexity of state and territory health laws.

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

Kiwis lining up in droves to become Aussie citizens

More than 15,000 New Zealanders have started the process to become Australian citizens since changes to the pathway came into effect.

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Littleproud rejects calls for legislated voice model

Nationals leader David Littleproud says he does not support a legislated version of an Indigenous voice, despite the Liberals backing the model.

Developer trade-off floated in Vic housing shake-up

Developer trade-off floated in Vic housing shake-up

Developer trade-off floated in Vic housing shake-up

Developer trade-off floated in Vic housing shake-up

The Victorian government has been accused of responding to the housing crisis by floating a raft of policy ideas in the media, ahead of an official statement.

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Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals leader David Littleproud has described himself as captain killjoy for hosing down the idea of a public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup.

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he expects the Labor national conference to back in changes to the party's stance on Israel.

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned of poorer health outcomes for regional patients following prescription medicine changes.

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.

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Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble rival campaign

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making a high-risk bet he can halt Donald Trump's march to the Republican presidential nomination by winning the state of Iowa.

NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.

Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister

The prime minister has visited the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in rural Queensland to meet the best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls.

At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

The federal government has set aside $44 million for programs across 15 organisations to support at-risk Indigenous families navigate out-of-home care.

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

The chances of bringing inflation down without dealing massive damage to the labour market are improving, says the head of the Reserve Bank.

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