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Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia

Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia

There are some major changes happening in the new financial year, with Australians to both benefit and be slugged with new costs.

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

Historic SA university merger decision looms

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are set to reveal their decision on a proposed merger.

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

The slender surplus forecast in the May budget is likely to be much more convincing as foreshadowed by new government data.

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Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere

Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.

Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start

Confusion as Aboriginal heritage laws approach start

A long-awaited revamp of Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in Western Australia is poised to begin despite community concerns.

Dutton insists Berejiklian is 'not a corrupt person'

Dutton insists Berejiklian is 'not a corrupt person'

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian isn't corrupt as he defends the former NSW premier following a damning integrity report.

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Childcare fee hikes on watchdog's list as subsidy rises

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

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Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

Specialist school among 60 facing 'unfair' Vic tax

A school for children with language and learning difficulties is among 60 Victorian non-government schools set to lose their payroll tax exemption.

Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Call for national rules to sort out plastic recycling

Australians continue to incorrectly recycle plastic waste, with calls for the federal government to implement consistent guidelines nationwide.

Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Fast-track funding to fix flood-affected roads, bridges

Local councils will share in almost $1.8 billion in advance payments to help fix infrastructure damaged in successive natural disasters.

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

NZ High Commissioner reveals Morrison, Ardern spats

New Zealand diplomats will toast a hard-earned win when the route to Australian citizenship becomes easier for Kiwis following Jacinda Ardern's advocacy.

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

Tasmania outlaws Nazi salute, symbol in 'clear message'

The island state has locked in reforms banning the Nazi salute and symbol in a move the government says sends a clear message against hate.

Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

James Merlino will head up the authority behind the contentious Suburban Rail Loop as a probe into the politicisation of the public sector persists.

Reset needed on troubled flood buybacks: NSW Premier

Reset needed on troubled flood buybacks: NSW Premier

Reset needed on troubled flood buybacks: NSW Premier

Reset needed on troubled flood buybacks: NSW Premier

A flood buyback scheme for low-lying properties in the Northern Rivers needs a reset, NSW premier Chris Minns says, amid widespread confusion over eligibility.

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Legalising drugs 'needs the right health and education'

A police association and experts have told politicians what they would need to establish if illicit drugs like cannabis were to become legal.

Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding

Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.

Hunters accused of burning culturally significant trees

Duck hunters have desecrated culturally significant sites and left animal carcasses to rot, a Victorian parliamentary inquiry has been told.

Taxpayers billed $80k for Daniel Andrews' China trip

Almost $83,000 of Victorian taxpayers' money was spent on airfares, accommodation and other travel expenses during Premier Daniel Andrews' recent trip to China.

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Minister 'surprised' by premier revealing resignation

Queensland's health minister has named her department's new boss, admitting she was surprised when the premier announced the director-general had quit.

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.

Morrison approved money for Ukraine before advice given

An approval for money to be sent to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund for Ukraine was made before legal authorities were in place.

Watered down Victorian schools tax to cost budget $100m

Fewer Victorian non-government schools will be stripped of their longstanding payroll tax exemption than first thought, ripping $100 million from the budget.

Berejiklian praised and rebuked after corruption ruling

The NSW premier and senior Liberal figures have praised Gladys Berejiklian's role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a corruption finding is made against her.

State and federal partnership to replace NSW coal power

The federal and NSW Labor governments have launched a massive joint investment scheme to replace the state's ageing coal power stations with firmed renewables.

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

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