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Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

A deal is yet to be brokered on the contentious housing future fund, which will unlock finance for public housing, ahead of the upcoming sitting fortnight.

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

No other state in Australia offers the consumer protections that NSW has for apartment owners, a watchdog says.

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Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Two decades of inaction on aged care has left the federal government with few other options but to consider a levy to fund higher standards.

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

The Labor government will fund the development of a range of short courses aimed at upskilling workers rapidly to meet the needs of industry.

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Former US president Donald Trump is blasting his federal indictment as 'ridiculous' and 'baseless' as he tries to turn his legal peril to political advantage.

Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon-constrained gas firms will trap and store emissions to support new fields, with regulatory support from federal Labor and a carbon credit revenue stream.

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Refugee stories shine on the silver screen

Refugee stories shine on the silver screen

Refugee stories shine on the silver screen

Refugee stories shine on the silver screen

Two feature documentaries screening at Sydney Film Festival tell the stories of dispossessed and detained Middle East refugees hoping for freedom in Australia.

Boris Johnson's exit reverberates through British party

Boris Johnson's exit reverberates through British party

Boris Johnson's exit reverberates through British party

Boris Johnson's exit reverberates through British party

Boris Johnson's supporters in parliament have praised the former prime minister's record while other Conservative Party members remained silent.

Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Lisa Wilkinson has apologised to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over a leaked audio clip of her seemingly mocking the senator, saying she was taken out of context.

Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins

Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins

Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins

Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins

Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.

Transparency needed from Defence, former minister says

Transparency needed from Defence, former minister says

Transparency needed from Defence, former minister says

Transparency needed from Defence, former minister says

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds is urging defence force leadership to be more transparent about cultural changes following war crime findings.

Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case

Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case

Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case

Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case

Unsealed documents show Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts related to holding classified information, obstructing justice and false statements.

Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed

Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed

Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed

Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed

Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.

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Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Health appointments of ex-ministers spark hearing row

A budget estimates hearing has erupted after it was announced two former state government ministers have been appointed to lead hospital boards.

Cabinet to consider national gun register options

Options for a national gun database will now be up for consideration at leader level following the tragic murders of two Queensland police officers.

Coalition-led committee seeks voice bodies

The government faces a fresh call to set up bodies to drive the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice and put more interference protections in place.

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Union blasts limited expansion of firies cancer compo

A move to include cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers in Victoria's presumptive compensation scheme for firefighters has no substance, the state union says.

Huge Indian market beckons to Australian wine producers

Australian wine producers are eyeing off the burgeoning Indian market after fruitful talks with their counterparts in New Delhi.

Banks warned against interest rate buffer exceptions

The financial watchdog has urged banks to stick to minimum serviceability standards at a time of rising interest rates and red-hot inflation.

Kovacic's Senate rise comes ahead of crucial debate

Western Sydney businesswoman Maria Kovacic will be sworn in as the Liberals' newest senator, replacing the late Jim Molan.

'Political profit': Labor under fire on Higgins' claims

Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.

Housing, voice key issues for federal parliament

Federal parliament is set to sit over the next fortnight to finalise the Indigenous voice referendum as debate continues on a Labor housing pledge.

Child protection to get $216m boost in SA budget

The South Australian government will spend an extra $216 million on child protection measures in next week's state budget.

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