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'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

IVF companies are calling for national fertility standards, with a uniform limit for sperm donations and a registry to find biological family members.

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

'Massive overreach': concerns over live facial scanning

An Australian-first plan for police to use real-time facial recognition cameras to compare against a database of suspects has sparked surveillance concerns.

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'Serious strikes' on cards as teachers reject pay offer

'Serious strikes' on cards as teachers reject pay offer

Students face possible disruptions as public educators consider their next steps, including likely strikes, after they rejected a government wage offer.

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

Labor, the coalition and Greens predictably differed on their assessment of the government's contentious tax changes in a lightning-speed parliamentary inquiry.

'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation

'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation

Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

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US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed.

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

Offending rates drop in crime-troubled territory

A law-and-order crackdown in a crime-troubled territory has been credited with reducing offending rates, but one urban centre is bucking the trend.

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

One Nation lauds fundraiser as stoking tax 'backflip'

The right-wing party says its rise in the polls was a factor in the government's decision to pare back contentious tax changes.

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Former shock jock Kyle Sandilands claims he spent days discussing politics with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her one of his favourite people.

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised ‌NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.

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Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses

Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.

Police powers aim to avoid repeat of violent protests

Influences involved in a notorious protest at a defence conference could travel to Western Australia to target this year's edition, officials warn.

Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell

Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation.

Future of UK's Starmer hangs on crucial by-election

The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

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'Alarming' training gaps on family violence frontline

Social workers, nurses, midwives and psychiatrists receive scant coaching on how to deal with victims of domestic violence, federal politicians have heard.

Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say

The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.

Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier

A state opposition has been accused of wasting parliament's time with a doomed debate and vote of no confidence in Premier Jacinta Allan.

Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate

Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough “adult crime, adult time” reforms are playing a role in the trend.

Organised crime a 'terrible bargain' for young people

Teenage offenders have become a focus for police as Australia's most populous state proposes more powers to address organised crime.

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists will be disclosed to the public and won't be able to access Parliament House 24/7 under changes announced to bolster integrity.

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