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Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector.

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies

State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.

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Parliament asked to back green rules on gas projects

Parliament asked to back green rules on gas projects

Crossbenchers have asked federal parliament to better regulate major gas projects to protect Australian water resources.

Almost 6000 submissions to defence royal commission

Almost 6000 submissions to defence royal commission

Submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide have closed ahead of a final report due to be handed to the federal government next year.

Consumers could pay more under workplace changes: Uber

Consumers could pay more under workplace changes: Uber

Rideshare and delivery platform Uber wants more clarity from Labor's workplace reform bill to preserve the flexibility and viability of its services.

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

Post-election coalition intrigue in New Zealand

New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.

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Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack

Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

A Melbourne research institute will become the second place in the world to trial a stem cell therapy for a rare genetic condition.

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Better protection for Australians' online crypto assets

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.

Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel

Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel

Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel

Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel

Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes.

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.

Labor faces pressure to push through PTSD work changes

Labor faces pressure to push through PTSD work changes

Labor faces pressure to push through PTSD work changes

Labor faces pressure to push through PTSD work changes

The crossbench and opposition will attempt to force Labor's hand to split its larger workplace reforms legislation and support the non-contentious parts.

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Soul searching for 'yes' camp after referendum loss

Political leaders, Indigenous advocates and unions are picking up the pieces after Australians resoundingly voted down the voice to parliament.

'No' camp pledges practical solutions after voice fail

The opposition says it's committing to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised after the nation said no to an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

Australia's federal politicians have weighed into where they think the nation goes now after a failed referendum vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

All eyes on jobs data as marker of economic health

Fresh jobs data will offer key insights into the health of the economy as the Reserve Bank tries to navigate its soft landing.

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Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum

Federal parliament returns on Monday for the first time in four weeks, as the government seeks to reset the agenda following the voice referendum.

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.

The 'nos' have it: campaigners look beyond the voice

There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.

All states deliver majority 'no' vote in voice poll

Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.

Indigenous leaders devastated by failed referendum poll

Indigenous leaders are saddened by the failed referendum but many people are pointing to the hard work that still needs to be done to help address disadvantage.

Luxon claims victory in National's NZ 'blue-nami' win

Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.

Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.

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