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Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is travelling to New Zealand to meet with key officials as the two countries mark 40 years of their trade pact.

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Cheques are set to be replaced with digital payment alternatives under a new Commonwealth plan, but cash will remain a valid transaction option.

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

A recession is still unlikely, the treasurer asserts despite fears the Reserve Bank's aggressive interest rate hikes could tip the economy over the edge.

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Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Months after being expelled by Labor, West Australian MP Ben Dawkins has been denied a spent conviction for breaching family violence restraining orders.

Cook insists other states need to get finances in order

Cook insists other states need to get finances in order

Incoming West Australian premier Roger Cook is looking to continue in the footsteps of predecessor Mark McGowan in defending the state's GST take.

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

Kathleen Folbigg is coming to grips with how the world has changed over the past 20 years as she settles in to life after her release from prison.

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Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion public transport ticketing deal amid claims the successful bidder has not delivered promised upgrades.

NSW premier defends blanket pay offer to public workers

NSW premier defends blanket pay offer to public workers

NSW premier defends blanket pay offer to public workers

NSW premier defends blanket pay offer to public workers

The looming expiry of several NSW enterprise agreements means a universal wages offer was needed for public sector workers, Premier Chris Minns says.

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

The NT's youth commissioner has called for a ban on using spit hoods on children to be enshrined in law, describing the practice as "inhumane" in a new report.

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Activists are taking federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to court for not accepting the climate risk of three proposed coalmine expansions.

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

In her first public comments since being released from jail, Kathleen Folbigg has said she loves her four children and will always grieve for them.

'We have to act': Pacific worker scheme shift defended

'We have to act': Pacific worker scheme shift defended

'We have to act': Pacific worker scheme shift defended

'We have to act': Pacific worker scheme shift defended

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says changes to the Pacific labour scheme will improve conditions for workers and prevent exploitation.

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Pokie numbers cut amid ongoing gambling health concerns

Fewer poker machines are allowed in the NT with the government again lowering the maximum in community venues over their risk to public health.

New workers' bargaining scheme gets first big test

Workplace laws allowing employees from rival businesses to team up during negotiations have come into effect and one group of workers is wasting no time.

Health grant program not pork-barrelling: Liberals

A Liberal frontbencher has defended a multibillion-dollar health and hospital grant program following a scathing audit report into the Morrison-era scheme.

Restoration of three old Sydney ferries to cost $48m

Three globally renowned Manly ferries will restored to their former glory and back in service next year but the fate of the final iconic vessel is unclear.

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Aussies warned against 'sinister scammers' at tax time

Australians are being warned to remain alert to "'sinister scammers" as they prepare to lodge tax returns, with the number of reported scams soaring.

Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states

IPART has released a draft report proposing changes to council rate capping, saying it is timely for the NSW government to hold an independent inquiry.

Australians detained in Vietnam granted clemency: PM

Two Australians who were facing the death penalty in Vietnam have been granted clemency following an appeal by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Jubilation as free Folbigg walks 'into the sunshine'

Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.

Billion-dollar health and hospital grants 'ineffective'

The federal auditor-general has released a scathing review of health and hospital grants worth $2 billion announced by the former Morrison government.

AFL termination clause in divisive Hobart stadium plan

Tasmania's premier says he is confident a contentious $715 million stadium can be built by its deadline of December 2028.

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

The collapse of Porter Davis and last year's floods have fuelled a rise in Victorian domestic building insurance claims and will lead to a premium hike.

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