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New commissioner picked to run tax office

New commissioner picked to run tax office

The federal government has filled two pivotal economic roles at the tax office and Reserve Bank of Australia.

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months

A final report into defence and veteran suicide will be handed down later than planned after the royal commission probing the issues was given an extension.

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law

New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.

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Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan

Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan

Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Human rights warning over detention laws crack down

Freed immigration detainees subject to new preventative detention orders could have their human rights violated, legal experts warn.

Engineered stone ban closer after federal support

Engineered stone ban closer after federal support

A national ban on engineered stone products has moved a step closer after the federal government announced it would work alongside states and territories.

Australia sanctions Russians who poisoned activist

Australia sanctions Russians who poisoned activist

Three Russian agents involved in the poisoning of an activist and 10 people linked to his harsh imprisonment have been sanctioned by Australia.

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New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

New preventative detention laws pass parliament

Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.

Coles and Woolies to front supermarket prices inquiry

Coles and Woolies to front supermarket prices inquiry

Coles and Woolies to front supermarket prices inquiry

Coles and Woolies to front supermarket prices inquiry

Coles and Woolworths will appear at a Greens-led parliamentary inquiry to investigate if major supermarkets are price gouging to get record profits.

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

United Pacific force floated to respond to disasters

A Pacific response group that could provide aid during disasters has been backed in principle by Australia's defence minister.

Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS

Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS

Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS

Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS

Anthony Albanese has negotiated deals with states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Station-centric housing plans 'appear half-cooked'

Station-centric housing plans 'appear half-cooked'

Station-centric housing plans 'appear half-cooked'

Station-centric housing plans 'appear half-cooked'

Communities are still waiting for details on a leaked housing plan across metro NSW that's been criticised as half-cooked and politics-led.

Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households

Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households

Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households

Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households

The Australian economy almost came to standstill last quarter, with clear signs of financial pain in the household sector.

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.

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'Keep the glow': tributes flow for courageous MP Murphy

Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience.

No system to evaluate racecourse levee before floods

A former Federal Court judge is concerned there are no measures to assess whether or not a racecourse flood levee was working properly.

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.

Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut

Letters will only be delivered every second day with Australia Post revamping its workflow to focus on parcels as Aussies turn to online shopping.

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Task force to tackle record emergency wait times

The increasing number of people attending under-pressure NSW hospital emergency departments has led to record waits for care.

Nature repair bill passes after Greens agree to deal

Land owners will be paid for environmental work on their properties after laws setting up a nature repair market passed the Senate.

Telstra cops third overcharging fine in as many years

Australia's media watchdog has "lost patience" with Telstra after the telco was caught overcharging customers for a third time in as many years.

Deeming launches defamation case against Liberal leader

Lawyers for exiled MP Moira Deeming have launched defamation action against Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto

Stricter detention laws loom as sex offender arrested

Released immigration detainees who pose a serious risk to the community face being locked back up as new laws clear the Senate.

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.

Commonwealth Games bid hampered by 'tight' timeline

Consultants working on the business case for Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid did not visit any venues and were given six weeks to complete their work.

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