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'Deep honour': Allan ascends as Victorian premier

'Deep honour': Allan ascends as Victorian premier

Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.

From derelict to chic, old power plant to host big show

From derelict to chic, old power plant to host big show

From derelict to chic, old power plant to host big show

From derelict to chic, old power plant to host big show

Considered an eyesore to some and an iconic piece of history to others, a defunct Sydney power station will host one of the city's most popular arts festivals.

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.

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Premier backs Sydney's 'demonised' housing developers

Premier backs Sydney's 'demonised' housing developers

A plan to increase Sydney's urban density will be released before Christmas, with councils warned the "nuclear option" of automatic approvals is on the table.

Golf, reading, family beckons as Daniel Andrews departs

Golf, reading, family beckons as Daniel Andrews departs

Daniel Andrews is no longer Victorian premier and is heading off to a life of golf and possibly the private sector.

'Whatever it takes': PwC's poor behaviour laid bare

'Whatever it takes': PwC's poor behaviour laid bare

A scathing review into PwC following a tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a "whatever it takes" approach to business.

Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank's job

Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank's job

Australia's consumer prices have risen 5.2 per cent in the latest figures, with fuel, housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.

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Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous voice is 'not about race': Noel Pearson

Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.

Berejiklian challenges evidence in corruption findings

Berejiklian challenges evidence in corruption findings

Berejiklian challenges evidence in corruption findings

Berejiklian challenges evidence in corruption findings

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian argues findings she engaged in corrupt conduct through her secret relationship with a fellow MP should be thrown out.

Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight

Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight

Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight

Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight

Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial.

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses

Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call

'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call

'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call

'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman suggested in an interview that Australia could be at risk of invasion without significant growth to the population.

Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit

Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit

Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit

Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit

The premier of Queensland has paid tribute to Daniel Andrews but says she has no intention of following the longer-serving Victorian leader into retirement.

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Shorten wants answers on 'confronting' footage of kids

Bill Shorten wants answers after "shocking and confronting" footage of children with autism being pinned to the ground by NDIS workers was broadcast.

PM defends lockdown exclusion from COVID inquiry

COVID-19 inquiries into measures like lockdowns and border closures should be handled by states and territories, the prime minister says.

Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

A New York judge has ruled that former US president Donald Trump is liable for committing fraud by illegally inflating his assets and net worth.

Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide

Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.

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Watchdog regrets serious errors in public servant probe

Investigators probing a senior bureaucrat it suspected of false travel claims made "substantive errors", South Australia's integrity body has conceded.

'Time to step away': Labor on backfoot as Andrews walks

Labor MPs are preparing to quickly elect a new leader following Daniel Andrews' shock resignation as Victorian premier after almost a decade in the top job.

Joyce to be summoned by Senate probe on Qantas lobbying

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will be summoned to appear at a Senate inquiry examining the airline's role in a government decision to reject extra Qatar flights.

Deputy and ally puts hand up to succeed premier

Victoria's deputy premier has nominated herself to succeed Daniel Andrews as leader with the Labor party preparing for a critical meeting.

Irrepressible rise of 'crash through' Labor strongman

Daniel Andrews stormed through Labor's ranks to become Victoria's premier with irrepressible ambition and he acknowledged that hard work as he stepped down.

Hardship hits home as prices squeeze household budgets

An increasing number of Australians are needing energy hardship plans to pay their bills as cost of living pressures bite into household budgets.

Court to hear appeal over 'X' votes in voice referendum

The AEC could have mere days to change voting material ahead of the voice referendum if an appeal by Clive Palmer over counting 'X' votes as no is successful.

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