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Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux

Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux

The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Higgins calls out former boss for 'silencing victims'

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has accused ex-minister Linda Reynolds of seeking to silence victims of sexual assault.

Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

Senior robodebt bureaucrat suspended from $900k role

A senior bureaucrat found to have misled cabinet over the illegal robodebt scheme has been suspended without pay from her $900,000 a year defence advisory role.

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Collaery case exposes 'problematic' security laws

Collaery case exposes 'problematic' security laws

Lawyers for Bernard Collaery have told an inquiry that his legal case exposed multiple issues with national security laws, which are now being reviewed.

'I will miss him terribly': Labor legend farewelled

'I will miss him terribly': Labor legend farewelled

A "great Australian" who fought for what he believed in, former Labor leader Simon Crean has been laid to rest at a state funeral.

Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics

Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics

Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

The average time it takes to buy a first home has been cut as thrifty savers defy cost-of-living pressures and manage to put more money away towards a deposit.

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Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alcohol restrictions are being extended in Alice Springs with no end date set as figures show a reduction in hospitalisations and domestic violence incidents.

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

A new survey has revealed more financial counselling clients are using buy now pay later services to purchase items such as groceries and fuel.

Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast

Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast

Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast

Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast

The latest Australian Energy Regulator quarterly report shows higher wholesale prices for gas and electricity were partly offset by new solar and wind capacity.

Federation was assured 2026 Games budget 'was in hand'

Federation was assured 2026 Games budget 'was in hand'

Federation was assured 2026 Games budget 'was in hand'

Federation was assured 2026 Games budget 'was in hand'

A top Commonwealth Games Federation official says the Victorian government assured it as recently as last month the budget for the 2026 event was on track.

Soaring student debt sparks call for policy reset

Soaring student debt sparks call for policy reset

Soaring student debt sparks call for policy reset

Soaring student debt sparks call for policy reset

Australia's 30-year-old student debt system needs a refresh to ensure people aren't discouraged from higher education, a major review has found

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anniversaries, talks on agenda for PM's first NZ visit

Anthony Albanese will make his first official visit to New Zealand to mark several anniversaries important to the bilateral relationship between the nations.

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

Start from scratch call as nuclear dump plan shelved

South Australia has called for a fresh start on a proposal to build a nuclear waste dump somewhere in the nation.

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High-level talks amid tensions over security pact

Two of Australia's most senior ministers will meet with their US counterparts as the Albanese government faces calls to withdraw from a major security pact.

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

The Victorian government says cancelling the Commonwealth Games will mean more money for regional Victoria, as it continues to defend its decision.

Bold reform ideas to secure future of Australian unis

A major review of Australian universities has recommended more than 70 ideas to overhaul the sector to improve education quality and tackle inequity.

Courts are vulnerable to foreign spies, inquiry told

Office of National Intelligence Director-General Andrew Shearer says court cases present an opportunity for information to fall into the hands of spies.

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Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews is refusing to speculate on much tearing up the 2026 Commonwealth Games contract will cost Victorian taxpayers in compensation payments.

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Vacancy rates have already started to ease and price growth has begun to slow with analysts tipping further tempering in the market for rental homes.

Sydney going backwards on housing: NSW premier

Sydney is falling behind on building new homes compared with elsewhere in the country, despite being the most acutely affected by shortages and price hikes.

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

Council demands ID for meetings to stem disruptions

A local council is changing the rules for its monthly meetings in an effort to stop disruptions from protesters and members of the public.

Leaders called on to drive change in defence force

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told cultural change in the force must be embraced by all.

There's a fraction too much faction in Labor: minister

Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh says Labor needs to be more accommodating to members who do not want to be aligned to well-entrenched factions.

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