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Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

Committee gives WeChat deadline for answers

A Senate committee investigating foreign interference through social media has asked WeChat for answers about its links to the Chinese government.

Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

Lawyers review footage after Lehrmann broadcast

A broadcast featuring an interview with Bruce Lehrmann denying he raped a colleague in parliament house is being reviewed as he sues media for defamation.

WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA Premier Roger Cook has suggested banning no-fault evictions would put an unnecessary burden on landlords as a fifth state promises to outlaw the practice.

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Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Coalition to target 'Albo-nomics' after Fadden win

Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade

Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.

'No cause' evictions to be banned in South Australia

'No cause' evictions to be banned in South Australia

Tenants in South Australia will no longer be able to be evicted from their rental homes without cause under rental reforms being proposed by the government.

Sweeping gaming reforms to minimise harm in Victoria

Sweeping gaming reforms to minimise harm in Victoria

The Victorian government has announced a series of reforms to reduce gambling harm at venues with electronic gaming machines across the state.

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State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win

A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

'I have a mountain of respect' for Lowe: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific

Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election

The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

'Glimmer of hope' for community after wedding bus crash

The close-knit AFL club shattered by the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash has made a tough return to the field after losing multiple players in the tragedy.

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Ousted MP sends 3rd legal letter to Vic Liberal Leader

A third legal notice from ex-Liberal MP Moira Deeming calls on the Victorian Opposition Leader to respond to her concerns within a week or face court action.

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.

Australia raises Solomons policing deal with China

Australia's foreign minister has met with a top Chinese diplomat to discuss issues including Beijing's policing deal with the Solomon Islands.

Voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases for all to see

The voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases will be put up on the Australian Electoral Commission website as people prepare to vote.

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Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.

Threats to kill MP made via late night call: police

A man accused of harassment and threatening to kill federal MP Anne Webster remains in custody following a brief court hearing in Brisbane.

New RBA boss to follow Lowe's lead on interest rates

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock promoted to the top job as the first woman to lead Australia's central bank.

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

New transport chief questioned, relief for iPhone users

A global engineering executive is taking the wheel of the NSW transport department but the opposition claims he got the job because of his Labor connections.

Dubious 'greenwashing' in sights of consumer watchdog

Environmental groups say the government needs to be tough on businesses to avoid misleading consumers over green claims.

Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

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