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Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards

Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards

Transport workers are protesting at Aldi stores as the union says the German supermarket giant is putting drivers under pressure.

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Premier admits concern for health of Queensland Speaker

Labor powerbrokers were so concerned for the health and wellbeing of Queensland Speaker Curtis Pitt they were forced to intervene.

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

The Remuneration Tribunal has deferred a decision on hiking the pay of federal politicians.

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Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession

Floods, cyclone put New Zealand in slender recession

New Zealand experienced a shallow recession after two quarters of negative GDP growth to March 2023, according to data released by Stats NZ.

'Goodwill on both sides' key to EU trade deal: Farrell

'Goodwill on both sides' key to EU trade deal: Farrell

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there's been some movement on the main impediments to Australia's free trade deal with the European Union.

Successful voice will help with Closing the Gap: Burney

Successful voice will help with Closing the Gap: Burney

The Productivity Commission's latest data on Closing the Gap shows that there's more work to do to achieve social and health equity for Indigenous people.

Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning

Italy farewells Berlusconi on contested day of mourning

The Italian government's decision to honour former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi with a national day of mourning has sparked controversy.

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Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

Queensland passes gender fix for birth certificates

New laws will make it easier for people to have their gender accurately shown on Queensland legal documents without undergoing sexual reassignment surgery.

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

Gas code promises secure supply at 'reasonable' prices

A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows

A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland parliamentary Speaker Curtis Pitt will step aside for a second time amid growing concerns for his health while denying alcohol was involved.

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates

A Lismore community group has criticised the time government has taken to release the maps that effectively ruled homes in or out of help for flood assistance.

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

'Well and truly time' to make symbols of hate a crime

People who display Nazi insignia or the Islamic State flag could face prison time as part of proposed reforms to Australia's criminal code.

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MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse

Peter Dutton has been asked to explain why his party is attacking Labor over the Brittany Higgins rape allegations despite the hurt it may be causing.

Reserve Bank underpaid almost 1200 staff

Some 1200 staff of the Reserve Bank missed out on wages they were entitled to due to an error calculating payments for leave.

Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork

Mean-testing, toll zones and night-time discounts are being considered in a revamp of Sydney's patchwork of toll roads that slug drivers $2 billion a year.

IVF technologies could lead to genetic divide: AMA

Australia's peak medical body is warning society will be in trouble if a genetic divide emerged through use of technology not accessible to poor people.

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GP shortage facing Australia after 'decades of neglect'

Australia is being warned it may face a GP shortage of 10,000 doctors after years of neglect by successive governments, the nation's peak medical body says.

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.

Health spending boost as SA budget slides into the red

South Australia's finances have taken a hit but the government has pressed on with extra health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.

'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of harsh consequences in the Pacific unless the world tackles climate change.

'Slow motion car crash': MPs call for housing summit

A citizens' assembly could end a decades-long impasse on housing affordability policy, federal crossbenchers say.

Ex-Labor minister to head new net-zero agency

Former Labor climate change minister Greg Combet will chair the agency tasked with smoothing out any bumps in the transition to renewable energy sources.

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

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