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Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning

Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning

The Italian government's decision to honour former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi with a national day of mourning has sparked controversy.

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.

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Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland parliamentary Speaker Curtis Pitt will step aside for a second time amid growing concerns for his health while denying alcohol was involved.

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

A Lismore community group has criticised the time government has taken to release the maps that effectively ruled homes in or out of help for flood assistance.

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'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

People who display Nazi insignia or the Islamic State flag could face prison time as part of proposed reforms to Australia's criminal code.

MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse

MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse

MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse

MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse

Peter Dutton has been asked to explain why his party is attacking Labor over the Brittany Higgins rape allegations despite the hurt it may be causing.

Reserve Bank underpaid almost 1200 staff

Reserve Bank underpaid almost 1200 staff

Reserve Bank underpaid almost 1200 staff

Reserve Bank underpaid almost 1200 staff

Some 1200 staff of the Reserve Bank missed out on wages they were entitled to due to an error calculating payments for leave.

Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork

Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork

Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork

Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork

Mean-testing, toll zones and night-time discounts are being considered in a revamp of Sydney's patchwork of toll roads that slug drivers $2 billion a year.

IVF technologies could lead to genetic divide: AMA

IVF technologies could lead to genetic divide: AMA

IVF technologies could lead to genetic divide: AMA

IVF technologies could lead to genetic divide: AMA

Australia's peak medical body is warning society will be in trouble if a genetic divide emerged through use of technology not accessible to poor people.

GP shortage facing Australia after 'decades of neglect'

GP shortage facing Australia after 'decades of neglect'

GP shortage facing Australia after 'decades of neglect'

GP shortage facing Australia after 'decades of neglect'

Australia is being warned it may face a GP shortage of 10,000 doctors after years of neglect by successive governments, the nation's peak medical body says.

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.

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Health spending boost as SA budget slides into the red

South Australia's finances have taken a hit but the government has pressed on with extra health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.

'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of harsh consequences in the Pacific unless the world tackles climate change.

'Slow motion car crash': MPs call for housing summit

A citizens' assembly could end a decades-long impasse on housing affordability policy, federal crossbenchers say.

Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

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Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Local council loses High Court bid over GST

A council headed by an ex-Howard government minister has lost a High Court bid to have "notional GST" paid by local government bodies declared unconstitutional.

Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus

Australian states and territories are being urged to follow Queensland's lead as the state basks in a historic $12.3 billion budget surplus.

Trump pleads not guilty in federal US documents case

Ex-US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges, with a judge ruling he is not allowed to communicate with potential witnesses.

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Australia could be at the forefront of carbon storage for the region given its geology, industry experience and demand from trading partners, an inquiry finds.

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns parts of the voice referendum 'no' campaign are using misinformation tactics.

Troubled Victorian youth prison to be shut down

Victoria's Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre will close by the end of the year, with detainees to be transferred to the Parkville and new Cherry Creek facilities.

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