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Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Qatar Airways, voice to be debated in parliament

Here's what's on the agenda for parliament's final sitting week before it breaks for the month leading up to the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum.

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Modi calls for virtual meet as India's G20 summit wraps

Narendra Modi has called for a virtual meeting of G20 leaders in November as India closes the 2023 summit and hands the bloc presidency to Brazil.

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

Asylum seeker Neil Para granted permanent residency

A Tamil asylum seeker, who walked 1000km in search of "fair go" for refugees, and his family have been granted permanent residency.

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Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

Indigenous leaders keep faith amid slide in voice polls

More dire polling on the voice to parliament for the 'yes' campaign has not shaken Indigenous leaders, less than five weeks out from referendum day.

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

World stability at 'critical juncture', PM tells G20

Anthony Albanese has urged countries to come together to uphold the rules-based order during his final speech at the G20 summit in New Delhi.

PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement

PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement

Anthony Albanese has held talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit seeking to finalise a free-trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year.

Labour force resilience to be tested as market softens

Labour force resilience to be tested as market softens

Fresh labour force numbers and a peek inside the business sector will dominate the economic agenda amid indications the jobs market is starting to cool.

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Qatar Airways flight rejection call 'beggars belief'

Qatar Airways flight rejection call 'beggars belief'

Qatar Airways flight rejection call 'beggars belief'

Qatar Airways flight rejection call 'beggars belief'

The Albanese government is under pressure over claims airport strip searches of Australian women influenced a decision to reject more Qatar Airways flights.

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement

World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.

G20 'consensus' on leaders' declaration as summit opens

G20 'consensus' on leaders' declaration as summit opens

G20 'consensus' on leaders' declaration as summit opens

G20 'consensus' on leaders' declaration as summit opens

"It is time for all of us to move together," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he opens the Group of 20 (G20) summit in New Delhi.

Nationals sharpen pitch as HECS indexation cap backed

Nationals sharpen pitch as HECS indexation cap backed

Nationals sharpen pitch as HECS indexation cap backed

Nationals sharpen pitch as HECS indexation cap backed

Nationals rank and file members have voted to cap HECS indexation and cut beer taxes as party leader David Littleproud promises to regain women's trust.

Nationals' net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge

Nationals' net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge

Nationals' net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge

Nationals' net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge

An attempt to strike the target of net-zero emissions from the Nationals policy has effectively been defeated as eyes turn to Barnaby Joyce's outspokenness.

‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation's best paid

‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation's best paid

‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation's best paid

‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation's best paid

NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking birth trauma stories prompt maternity panel

Shocking stories of women's traumatic birthing experiences are driving the push for better maternity services and outcomes in NSW.

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Time for some sunlight through the clouds of aviation

The debate over Qantas' behaviour and the decision to reject extra flights for Qatar Airways have highlighted the need for greater scrutiny of aviation.

G20 'almost ready' with leaders' declaration: India

India is working on diplomatic ways to deliver a G20 statement on the war in Ukraine to avoid an impasse when it hosts the group's annual summit in New Delhi.

'A new level': Australia boosts ties with Philippines

Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister for 20 years to hold bilateral talks in the Philippines as his diplomatic visit through Asia continues.

Major shake-up for NSW finances to cut debt bill

The NSW Government will revamp the state's financial management and investment system in a key budget measure to reduce growing debt.

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Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host

Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.

Murder-accused councillor accepts suspension from job

A Queensland councillor accused of murder has accepted a suspension with pay after he was told to show cause why he should continue in his job.

Coalition won't be departing from net zero: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.

War crimes panel added to Ben Roberts-Smith display

The Australian War Memorial has added a message to a display acknowledging Ben Roberts-Smith was found to have unlawfully killed people in Afghanistan.

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Award billions of dollars in federal technology contracts to firms trying to change the industry, a high-profile group of women have told a federal review.

History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire

Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.

Secure housing to help keep remote health workers safe

The South Australian government has provided funding to keep remote health workers safe following the brutal rape and murder of outback nurse Gayle Woodford.

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