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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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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.

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

Offshore gas tax intact as sector seeks bipartisanship

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'

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

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

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

Million-dollar fines for tax leaks after PwC scandal

Million-dollar fines for tax leaks after PwC scandal

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

NRL games, horseracing targeted in paramedic strike

NRL games, horseracing targeted in paramedic strike

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.

Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

Closing the Gap targets demand oversight with bite

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

Metro line back on track as costs trainwreck resolved

Metro line back on track as costs trainwreck resolved

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.

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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.

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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.

Morrison rejects robodebt royal commission findings

Ex-Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has spoken publicly about the robodebt royal commission for the first time and rejected findings he misled cabinet.

Home affairs detention contracts under scrutiny

Offshore detention contracts will be audited under an independent review following recent claims they were mismanaged by the Department of Home Affairs.

Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe

A former councillor and property developer being examined by a corruption probe have launched a colourful defence, insisting nothing inappropriate happened.

Calls for clarity after workplace law change confusion

Pressure is building on the government to release key details about proposed changes to employment laws as businesses raise concerns over the policy.

Housing fund still in gridlock but Green light flickers

A five-week winter break has not taken the heat out of an argument between the federal government and the Greens about a proposed $10 billion housing fund.

Stubborn inflation hangs over challenging rates call

The end of the interest rate hikes may be in sight but the next cash rate call won't be an easy decision, with high inflation proving hard to knock over.

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