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Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks

A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

Anti-discrimination laws are being amended in NSW to stem the rising tide of religious vilification being reported by faith groups.

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

An extra senior executive was added to the NSW government's public payroll every day last year, leaving Labor Treasurer Daniel Mookhey gobsmacked.

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Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Concerns flagged over reforms to ban hate symbols

Proposed reforms to ban Nazi and Islamic State symbols has raised concerns among collectors, historical societies and faith groups over unintended consequences.

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Migrants describe barriers to finding work in Australia

Several migrants have opened up about their experience gaining employment in Australia after a report demonstrated the significant impact they could make.

Prigozhin starts exile, Belarus leader confirms

Prigozhin starts exile, Belarus leader confirms

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in the country.

Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election

Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election

Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.

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Staff pulled from Sydney's strategic planning agencies

Staff pulled from Sydney's strategic planning agencies

Staff pulled from Sydney's strategic planning agencies

Staff pulled from Sydney's strategic planning agencies

NSW's primary planning agency, the Greater Cities Commission, has been gutted of staff, but one think tank reckons there's clear logic to the decision.

Release comms from day of tasering, NSW opposition says

Release comms from day of tasering, NSW opposition says

Release comms from day of tasering, NSW opposition says

Release comms from day of tasering, NSW opposition says

Unsatisfied with the brief answers it received in parliament, the NSW opposition is maintaining its pursuit of the police minister after a gran's tasering.

No charges over Lawyer X as investigator's office shut

No charges over Lawyer X as investigator's office shut

No charges over Lawyer X as investigator's office shut

No charges over Lawyer X as investigator's office shut

Disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo and the police who used her as an informant will not face criminal charges as a special investigator's office is scrapped.

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

Governments need to be bold and brave to increase supplies of materials for electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines, the mining industry says.

ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

The latest ACT budget shows the national capital is on track to become the fastest-growing state or territory in the country.

Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

Education programs 'undermined' by lack of assessment

A $400 million package aimed at increasing educational outcomes for remote and regional students has been instructed to improve how progress is being monitored.

Easing demand hitting manufacturing sector hard

Easing demand hitting manufacturing sector hard

Easing demand hitting manufacturing sector hard

Easing demand hitting manufacturing sector hard

The outlook for the Australian economy remains gloomy, with the manufacturing sector under pressure from slowing demand and stubbornly high costs.

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Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech

Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.

Consider the generations when opening and closing mines

As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.

Welcome mat put out for low-deposit home buyers

A fresh crop of first-home buyers struggling to save a deposit will be able to apply for a place on the government's guarantee scheme.

Flooded NSW councils demand disaster response overhaul

Councils impacted by devastating floods in 2022 say nothing has changed in disaster response strategies, with fears problems could recur.

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PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package

Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.

Aviation engineer training academy set for take off

Qantas and Aviation Australia will team up to deliver two engineer training academies and increase the number of highly-skilled workers entering the industry.

Qld eyes critical minerals amid coal lobby backlash

The Queensland government has launched a $245 million strategy for critical minerals found in the state's northwest to spur manufacturing of renewables.

Rebuilding homes to be quicker after NSW disasters

Rebuilding country towns after natural disasters will be quicker under new rules being deployed for the first time in the NSW Northern Rivers.

'Nature positive' laws in Australia's future: Plibersek

More than 1000 people joined a zoom call with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek where she spoke about the challenges ahead to protect Australian nature.

Rent caps protect tenants from ‘egregious’ price hikes

The chief minister from the only jurisdiction in Australia with a rental cap policy says the mechanism can work if combined with a big supply-side push.

Albanese lashes Russia's disastrous war and coup chaos

Australians have been urged to leave Russia as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a failed coup has shaken the country's internal dynamics.

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