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'We want to buy Australian made': Minns' transport plan

'We want to buy Australian made': Minns' transport plan

NSW is mapping out plans to boost the domestic rail manufacturing industry, with the intention of buying trains and rollingstock that is built in Australia.

New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes

New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes

New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes

New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes

The Northern Territory government will legislate to give police more power to crack down on knife crimes.

Apple Isle pips other states for economic strength

Apple Isle pips other states for economic strength

Apple Isle pips other states for economic strength

Apple Isle pips other states for economic strength

CommSec's latest State of the States report has Tasmania once again at the top of the economic rankings, but its competitors are closing in.

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US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

US army mulls stationing watercraft Down Under

A top US army brigadier general in the Pacific says America could step in and help plug gaps in Australia's ability to transport land vehicles in a conflict.

$8m to boost uni spots for primary school teachers

$8m to boost uni spots for primary school teachers

Education Minister Jason Clare has announced $7.9 million for 105 university spots for primary school teachers in a bid to plug workforce shortages.

Brutal reality of Australia's housing crisis laid bare

Brutal reality of Australia's housing crisis laid bare

More Australians are missing out on the dream of a home with four in five renters in housing stress, a national housing campaign report reveals.

Tasmanian premier reveals health, stadia ministers

Tasmanian premier reveals health, stadia ministers

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has revealed who'll take on the health and stadia and events portfolios as he dons different ministerial hats in a reshuffle.

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Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

All options are on the table for an upcoming Victorian housing policy that premier Daniel Andrews says will be the biggest in the state's history.

Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls

Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls

Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls

Pearson issues call to arms as support for voice falls

Supporters of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice have been told to get out and have conversations with the public as polls track towards defeat.

Inflation results key to Reserve Bank rates decision

Inflation results key to Reserve Bank rates decision

Inflation results key to Reserve Bank rates decision

Inflation results key to Reserve Bank rates decision

The latest inflation data will be crucial to where the Reserve Bank takes interest rates at its board meeting in August.

Senior Lib to fight 'unusual' pre-selection challenge

Senior Lib to fight 'unusual' pre-selection challenge

Senior Lib to fight 'unusual' pre-selection challenge

Senior Lib to fight 'unusual' pre-selection challenge

Sussan Ley says she will run on her record of two decades of service against any pre-selection challenge, after being saved from one ahead of the 2022 election.

Workers' experience not targeted in same pay law: Burke

Workers' experience not targeted in same pay law: Burke

Workers' experience not targeted in same pay law: Burke

Workers' experience not targeted in same pay law: Burke

The employment minister has hit back at businesses that claim new laws would mean rookie workers would be paid the same as someone with a decade of experience.

Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms

Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms

Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms

Thousands of Israeli troops threaten to quit on reforms

Tens of thousands of Israelis opposed to a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have taken part in protests across the country.

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Australia's consent laws to be put under the microscope

Sexual assault experts, survivor advocates and support services will appear before a senate committee examining reforms to improve consent laws and education.

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'Do mob proud': Victorian treaty leaders to be picked

A democratically elected Indigenous body will pick its new leaders before embarking on nation-leading treaty talks in Victoria.

Nationwide rallies decry decade-long offshore detention

Australians opposed to offshore detention are demonstrating around the country, urging the government to end the punitive policy after 10 years in operation

All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

The US navy has commissioned a new warship in Sydney, the first time such an event has taken place in a foreign port.

NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws

The NT government has launched a new bid to introduce voluntary assisted dying laws more than a quarter of a century after its pioneering legislation.

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Family of woman facing Iran execution avoid deportation

The family of a woman facing the death penalty in Iran has avoided deportation from Australia with a court ruling their refugee protection visa be reconsidered.

Cut in federal seats expected as redraw process begins

The Australian Electoral Commission is about to start the process of redrawing federal seats ahead of the next election, as the population grows and shifts.

$50 million to guarantee clean energy supply chains

Shoring up clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific is an important step towards achieving net zero targets, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says.

Doubts cast on defence commitment to families

A royal commissioner says she's not optimistic about the Australian Defence Force's efforts to reduce the stresses and impact of military service on families.

Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG's NRL bid

Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.

Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline

Hopes the Gold Coast could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a successful 2018 event, have been dashed by the federal and Queensland governments.

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