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Independent senator Thorpe injured in car crash

Independent senator Thorpe injured in car crash

Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has been given leave from parliament after she was injured in a car crash.

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

Sparks fly over planned power lines across farming land

The energy market operator has dismissed a bid to shift a controversial transmission line project after critics argued there was a better alternative.

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions and lawyers demand protection of migrant workers

Unions, lawyers and migrant rights groups are urging the federal government to create a workplace justice visa for exploited migrant workers.

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Push to end driving fear for medicinal cannabis users

Push to end driving fear for medicinal cannabis users

Roadside drug laws are particularly harsh on rural and outer suburban people who cannot use public transport, but proposed laws could change that.

Sudan authorities seek to re-arrest Bashir-era leaders

Sudan authorities seek to re-arrest Bashir-era leaders

Sudanese politicians and the Rapid Support Forces have accused leaders who broke out of prison in the early days of the war of trying to regain power.

'Light shone so brightly': chopper victims remembered

'Light shone so brightly': chopper victims remembered

The families of four ADF members who died in a helicopter crash during a military exercise in Queensland have delivered moving tributes to their loved-ones.

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

Social media giants on notice over foreign cyber threat

An inquiry into foreign interference being conducted through social media said big stick regulation is needed to protect Australians against online threats.

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France to start evacuations from Niger

France to start evacuations from Niger

France to start evacuations from Niger

France to start evacuations from Niger

After an attack on its embassy and the grounding of commercial flights, France plans to evacuate its citizens from Niger following its seventh military coup.

Epic journey to push for ethnic support of voice

Epic journey to push for ethnic support of voice

Epic journey to push for ethnic support of voice

Epic journey to push for ethnic support of voice

Turbans 4 Australia founder Amar Singh will travel around the country to stir up culturally, religiously and ethnically diverse support for the voice.

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

Fyles hits back at trolls and southern gas opponents

The NT's chief minister wants to clear the air surrounding the territory's expanding gas industry, saying people down south are ignorant about the plans.

National on track to govern in latest New Zealand poll

National on track to govern in latest New Zealand poll

National on track to govern in latest New Zealand poll

National on track to govern in latest New Zealand poll

New Zealand Labour's popularity is sinking, with one pollster saying their result in a Roy Morgan poll is the worst by an incumbent government in 32 years.

Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss

Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss

Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss

Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss

Daniel Andrews' claim that a corruption report made no findings against his government was disingenuous, the former boss of Victoria's integrity watchdog says.

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Morrison a 'bottomless well of self-pity' on robodebt

Government services minister Bill Shorten has slammed former prime minister Scott Morrison for his lack of accountability over his role in the robodebt scheme.

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbench key to Comm Games cancellation inquiry

Crossbenchers are weighing up whether to support a move to establish a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

The oil and gas industry is calling for coalition support for a key budget measure to end a crossbench campaign to double the hike in taxes on offshore fields.

Tamil asylum seeker walks 1000km in search of 'fair go'

A Tamil asylum seeker is embarking on an epic journey calling on Anthony Albanese to give thousands of temporary visa holders in Australia a "fair go''.

Million-dollar fines for tax leaks after PwC scandal

Consultancy firms and other companies will face penalties of up to $5.5 million under a NSW bill aimed at preventing leaks of confidential tax information.

NRL games, horseracing targeted in paramedic strike

Industrial action by NSW paramedics will target major sporting events as the group effectively turns down an offered four per cent pay rise.

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Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

Indigenous Australians are being exposed to further disadvantage and discrimination due to a lack of government accountability and information sharing.

Metro line back on track as costs trainwreck resolved

A project converting a Sydney rail line to metro standards will go ahead but a cloud still hangs over another route in the city.

UN holds off Great Barrier Reef 'danger' classification

Australia has declared no one else cares more for its great natural wonder, as the UN gives the government more time to demonstrate reef protection efforts.

Anti-corruption watchdog wraps up busy first month

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has received 541 referrals in its first month of operation, with some referrals already dismissed.

Bitter news for beer lovers as tax hits pints and kegs

Australia has the third highest beer tax on the world and brewers want the federal government to stop the "out of control" increases.

Albanese not discouraged by US position on Assange

The Albanese government will continue making representations to the Biden administration for the case against Julian Assange to be dropped.

Niger coup leaders say France is planning strikes

The French foreign ministry has not confirmed or denied suggestions its forces are planning strikes to free Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum.

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