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Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

Crossbench MPs have urged the government to implement a national ban on native forest logging, following Victoria's move to end the practice.

Backflip over health worker COVID-19 bonus bungle

Backflip over health worker COVID-19 bonus bungle

Backflip over health worker COVID-19 bonus bungle

Backflip over health worker COVID-19 bonus bungle

Tasmania's government has withdrawn a directive ordering more than 500 health workers to repay a COVID-19 bonus payment awarded in error.

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

'Crappy' rate of return for taxpayers on $5b fund

The rate of return on a nation-building fund has been slammed by the coalition, but federal Labor says it will rebuild manufacturing and keep jobs onshore.

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Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

New bodies to be formed as part of a multi-million dollar government arts policy have passed the lower house.

Pauline Hanson denies Pakistan tweet was 'racist'

Pauline Hanson denies Pakistan tweet was 'racist'

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied a tweet described as "harmful" and "racist" targeted Green deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi's ethnic origins.

Australia considers ban on high-risk AI technology

Australia considers ban on high-risk AI technology

Australia will consider banning the high-risk elements of artificial intelligence, as the government seeks public and industry comment on how to approach it.

US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default

US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default

The House of Representatives has approved a bill to suspend the US government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling until 2025.

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Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

Australia 'not aware' of fresh FBI probe into Assange

The attorney-general was not contacted by US authorities in relation to a new investigation by the FBI into WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange.

Victorian Liberal leader served fresh defamation notice

Victorian Liberal leader served fresh defamation notice

Victorian Liberal leader served fresh defamation notice

Victorian Liberal leader served fresh defamation notice

Victorian MP Moria Deeming has served Liberal leader John Pesutto with another defamation concerns notice after she was expelled from the parliamentary party.

Adaptability, liquidity key to Qantas resilience: Joyce

Adaptability, liquidity key to Qantas resilience: Joyce

Adaptability, liquidity key to Qantas resilience: Joyce

Adaptability, liquidity key to Qantas resilience: Joyce

Outgoing Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has revealed the greatest challenges still facing the industry as he looked back on 15 years as head of the airline.

Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up

Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up

Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up

Next WA premier touts his energy, drive as he steps up

Roger Cook is set to replace the retiring Mark McGowan as Western Australian premier, although Labor's caucus is yet to formally agree to the change.

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

Australia warned war crime report could spark US action

The US had concerns some Australian soldiers may be prohibited from joint military operations as alleged war crimes could trigger a human rights law.

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Reams of PwC tax leak documents probed for key names

Material relating to the PwC tax advice scandal could be counted in the thousands of documents, senators have been told.

Folbigg 'restless' as pressure grows for pardon

Folbigg 'restless' as pressure grows for pardon

Folbigg 'restless' as pressure grows for pardon

Folbigg 'restless' as pressure grows for pardon

Kathleen Folbigg remains in prison despite an inquiry hearing credible evidence she has been wrongly convicted over the deaths of her children.

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Victorian private schools facing 'tax triple whammy'

The Victorian opposition claims non-government schools stripped of payroll tax exemptions will also have to pay COVID-19 debt and mental health levies.

PM backs in prescription change amid pharmacy anger

Anthony Albanese says prescription medicine changes will make treatment more affordable, despite concerns from the Pharmacy Guild.

RBA warms to another rate hike as inflation keeps heat

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has flagged several reasons to be worried about inflation as the monthly consumer price comes in higher than expected.

Voice to hit road as first vote gets wheels spinning

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted for laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, triggering the next phase of campaigning.

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Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed the scope of proposed new laws to control tobacco and vape use in Australia.

Long-range drones to be trialled by Life Saving NSW

The state government is funding a project to trial new drones that could improve emergency disaster response times.

Qld opposition leader won't support voice to parliament

Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has made a long-awaited decision on the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying he will vote 'no'.

Committee to probe NSW Govt use of consultants like PwC

A NSW parliamentary committee will probe the government's use of consultants in the wake of a confidentiality breach scandal involving PwC.

Big fines, jail threat as SA passes tough protest laws

South Australia's upper house has passed controversial laws to increase maximum fines to $50,000 for disruptive protests.

ACCC wary of market power in supermarket sector

The consumer watchdog is keeping an eye on the concentrated supermarket sector for fear limited competition could be fuelling price hikes.

Mental health emergency call-out reforms on ice

Victorian paramedics will not take the lead on mental health emergency call-outs until ambulance response times improve, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

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