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River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

River narrows for passing new Murray-Darling Basin plan

The government will need the Greens to tick off on its new Murray-Darling Basin plan after the coalition resolved to oppose the deal.

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Cosmetic cowboys face fines with new surgeon laws

Strict protections over the title "surgeon" have been passed by Queensland's parliament to crack down on doctors falsely advertising qualified cosmetic surgery

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution

Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.

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'Tipping point' in paramedic pay row as budget nears

'Tipping point' in paramedic pay row as budget nears

Paramedics are calling for urgent action to address a worker exodus as the NSW government unveils a scholarship for healthcare students.

Tougher gun laws, task force to tackle family violence

Tougher gun laws, task force to tackle family violence

Domestic violence offenders may be prevented from holding a WA firearms licence, as the Cook government rolls out a suite of measures to tackle family violence.

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Court challenge to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul begins

Israel’s Supreme Court has opened the first case to look at the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul.

Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns

Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.

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Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews

As debate continues on new laws to improve the culture of parliament house, a former coalition government minister says she was harassed during question time.

Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage

Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage

Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage

Teaching degrees offered for free to battle shortage

Victoria will make teaching degrees free for the next two years as long as students go on to work at state-run high schools in a bid to stem shortages.

'Emergency Situation' declared for major NT bushfire

'Emergency Situation' declared for major NT bushfire

'Emergency Situation' declared for major NT bushfire

'Emergency Situation' declared for major NT bushfire

An anxious wait continues for the 3000 residents of Tenant Creek as a mega-blaze looms on the outskirts of the town.

Defiant Palaszczuk brushes off leadership taunts

Defiant Palaszczuk brushes off leadership taunts

Defiant Palaszczuk brushes off leadership taunts

Defiant Palaszczuk brushes off leadership taunts

Annastacia Palaszczuk insists she can "absolutely" deliver stable government, firing back at opposition attacks on her leadership as parliament resumes.

Budget to boost funding for NSW women's health centres

Budget to boost funding for NSW women's health centres

Budget to boost funding for NSW women's health centres

Budget to boost funding for NSW women's health centres

Dedicated centres for women's health services will receive additional funding in the NSW budget to help provided care to more people.

Public memorial to honour Hunter bus crash victims

Public memorial to honour Hunter bus crash victims

Public memorial to honour Hunter bus crash victims

Public memorial to honour Hunter bus crash victims

Victims, survivors and first responders involved in a fatal bus crash following a wedding reception in the NSW Hunter will be honoured at a public memorial.

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

The chair of the intelligence and security committee wants people to be vigilant amid allegations a Chinese spy infiltrated the UK parliament.

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Audit to identify Australia's worst mobile black spots

Work mapping the country's worst areas for mobile coverage could begin next year after the government called for tenders in a $20 million project.

Most, least trusted jobs unveiled in ethics study

This year's ethics index report has been released, and reveals the professions Australians trust the most, and the least.

Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation

Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Parliament House workers should undergo security vetting, says a Liberal frontbencher following revelations of espionage by an MP's researcher in the UK.

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Palaszczuk back to work and stamping her authority

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has quashed leadership speculation about Queensland's Labor party, insisting she's the best person for the job.

Polling day locked in despite voice support slipping

Voting day has been locked in for the Indigenous voice referendum despite last-minute opposition pleas to scrap it as polls show falling support for the change.

New alliance calls for $100b clean energy package

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an investment race and a new alliance says Australia needs its own package to kickstart clean industries.

Foreign minister lauds Australia's role in Russia flak

Debate is raging over the strength of international statements condemning Russia issued over a series of summits, including the G20.

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

The government is set to introduce laws to crack down on military personnel leaking classified secrets after concerns over China poaching Western pilots.

Cap mining's diesel rebates to electrify change: report

A free pass on diesel use for the mining sector is preventing Australia from becoming an industrial powerhouse and battery manufacturer, a think tank says.

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