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Wait on union as firefighters offered pay rise, bonuses

Wait on union as firefighters offered pay rise, bonuses

A significant pay rise and bonuses are part of a deal offered to Victoria's firefighters union, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

Subsidies push to help tackle climate insurance crisis

Subsidies push to help tackle climate insurance crisis

Subsidies push to help tackle climate insurance crisis

Subsidies push to help tackle climate insurance crisis

Low-income households are bearing the brunt of a disastrous legacy of building homes in the firing line of a changing climate, a consumer group says.

Aerial brumby cull could be 'option' in Kosciuszko park

Aerial brumby cull could be 'option' in Kosciuszko park

Aerial brumby cull could be 'option' in Kosciuszko park

Aerial brumby cull could be 'option' in Kosciuszko park

The NSW government is weighing up a plan to shoot wild horses from the air in Kosciuszko National Park in a bid to reduce surging numbers.

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Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.

Calls for inquiry into claims KPMG overcharged Defence

Calls for inquiry into claims KPMG overcharged Defence

An investigation is needed into allegations one of the big four consulting firms billed the Defence department for hours never worked, a key senator says.

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Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

The ACT government is seeking advice on whether legal action will be taken following the leaking of a high-profile inquiry report.

Pharmacy lobby 'scare campaign' slammed as 'rubbish'

Pharmacy lobby 'scare campaign' slammed as 'rubbish'

Pharmacy lobby 'scare campaign' slammed as 'rubbish'

Pharmacy lobby 'scare campaign' slammed as 'rubbish'

Warnings planned medication dispensing changes will hit aged care residents with extra costs has been declared a targeted attempt to scare the most vulnerable.

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

The trade minister is calling for all barley producers to have Chinese market access with the largest exporters remaining blocked despite tariff removal.

Survey shows voters support affordable housing funding

Survey shows voters support affordable housing funding

Survey shows voters support affordable housing funding

Survey shows voters support affordable housing funding

Negotiations on the federal government's proposed housing fund continue as research suggests Australians want more public money spent on affordable housing.

Defence force hit by rising sexual assault claims

Defence force hit by rising sexual assault claims

Defence force hit by rising sexual assault claims

Defence force hit by rising sexual assault claims

The number of sexual assault claims being received by Australia's military prosecutor is lifting year on year, with one service heading the list.

Independents launch bid to boost donation disclosure

Independents launch bid to boost donation disclosure

Independents launch bid to boost donation disclosure

Independents launch bid to boost donation disclosure

Independent MP Kate Chaney has pushed for new laws for greater transparency on political donations at the federal level.

MPs behaving badly face longer stints in the sin bin

MPs behaving badly face longer stints in the sin bin

MPs behaving badly face longer stints in the sin bin

MPs behaving badly face longer stints in the sin bin

A crack down on offensive language and longer stints on the sidelines are among proposed rules to improve the behaviour of MPs in the House of Representatives.

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Niger closes airspace, coup leaders reject deadline

Calls for a peaceful resolution come as deadline arrives for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the ousted president or face military intervention.

Ukraine says air defence systems 'effective'

Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.

Bribery and misconduct crackdown on parliament's agenda

Federal parliament will debate university reforms, media classifications, strengthening national security and overhauling lobbyist regulations.

Imran Khan's lawyers can't reach him in Pakistan jail

Imran Khan's lawyers say they cannot reach the jailed former Pakistani prime minister following his arrest on a corruption conviction.

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ACT's top prosecutor resigns following inquiry report

Shane Drumgold has resigned from his role as ACT Director of Public Prosecutions but disputes many of the adverse findings made against him.

China's barley ruling to be template for other products

The agriculture minister is confident China's decision to remove trade sanctions on Australian barley will be used as a model for other products such as wine.

WA cultural heritage law decision soon

The WA government says it will make a final decision about its cultural heritage laws soon, amid reports it plans to dump the controversial changes.

Huge fines on table as tax avoidance crackdown ramps up

Tax advisors and firms could face fines of more than $780 million if they help clients avoid paying tax as part of a Commonwealth push to stamp out misconduct.

Voice negativity is 'political ruin'- ex-Nationals MP

An ex-Nationals MP turned Independent says the federal coalition's strident opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament is the road to political ruin.

'It is not true': Labor MP denies assault allegation

Victorian MP Will Fowles has resigned from the parliamentary Labor party after the Premier's office referred him to police over an alleged “serious assault”.

QLD youth crime climbs, opposition calls for action

Queensland's opposition says the number of "hardcore" repeat youth offenders has doubled in the past two years and the Palaszczuk government must act.

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