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Qld gov defends putting patients up at Sea World Resort

Qld gov defends putting patients up at Sea World Resort

Queensland's opposition has attacked the Palaszczuk government for moving stable patients to hotels to ease capacity on overstretched hospitals.

All signs point to lower economic growth than usual

All signs point to lower economic growth than usual

All signs point to lower economic growth than usual

All signs point to lower economic growth than usual

The national economy is tracking toward a contraction in activity, with the patchy performance expected to continue into next year.

US Navy to commission new warship in Australia

US Navy to commission new warship in Australia

US Navy to commission new warship in Australia

US Navy to commission new warship in Australia

The US is celebrating the first warship commissioned in an allied country, as Australia's trade minister visits America to boost investment and collaboration.

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Divisive stadium hits Tasmanian Liberals in the polls

Divisive stadium hits Tasmanian Liberals in the polls

Tasmania's Liberal government and premier have copped a hit in the polls with plans for a new $715 million stadium described as an issue of concern.

Cuts to cost of dwarfism drug to save families millions

Cuts to cost of dwarfism drug to save families millions

A new drug to treat dwarfism has been slashed from $330,000 a year to $30 a script, enabling thousands of families to receive treatment at home.

Regional services to be scrutinised in NSW parliament

Regional services to be scrutinised in NSW parliament

Critical service delivery in the regions will be scrutinised as Premier Chris Minns says the former government underfunded crucial road repairs in the bush.

Union boss blasts forests committee after logging exit

Union boss blasts forests committee after logging exit

The timber industry has slammed the Victorian government's decision to bring forward the end of commercial logging in the state.

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Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals

Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals

Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals

Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals

The RSL and Commando Association have criticised the defence force chief for recommending medals be stripped before war crime allegations are tested in court.

Doctors lobby to lose veto on Medicare oversight body

Doctors lobby to lose veto on Medicare oversight body

Doctors lobby to lose veto on Medicare oversight body

Doctors lobby to lose veto on Medicare oversight body

The Australian Medical Association will no longer have to approve the director of the Medicare oversight body under new laws introduced to parliament.

More than 40,000 modern slaves trapped in Australia

More than 40,000 modern slaves trapped in Australia

More than 40,000 modern slaves trapped in Australia

More than 40,000 modern slaves trapped in Australia

At least 50 million people are trapped as modern slaves in exploitative work or marriage conditions across the world, with about 40,000 in Australia alone.

PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally

PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally

PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally

PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally

Thousands of people at Sydney's Olympic Park have given the Australian and Indian prime ministers a rapturous welcome ahead of further talks between the pair.

Churn a concern as ADF tackles 'scary' troop shortfall

Churn a concern as ADF tackles 'scary' troop shortfall

Churn a concern as ADF tackles 'scary' troop shortfall

Churn a concern as ADF tackles 'scary' troop shortfall

The Australian Defence Force is facing a high churn rate and failure to meet growth targets with a shortfall in personnel described by one MP as "pretty scary".

Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

The NT government wants to grow agriculture and aquaculture to $2 billion by 2030 and increase cotton production, but environmentalists have condemned the move.

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

Taxpayer-funded bureaucrats dubbed "fairness fighters" will help Western Australia to protect its GST revenue deal ahead of upcoming federal reviews.

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Farming export success linked to sustainability

Australian producers are increasingly being asked to prove their sustainability with export sales dependent on growers being able to back up their claims.

Dutton accused of 'using race' to score votes on voice

The Greens have the federal opposition leader in the firing line as debate continues on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament.

Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt

A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.

Tasmanian government 'sold out' state over AFL deal

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

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Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry

The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.

Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

Consumers are feeling a touch more optimistic about their personal finances, with the jobless rate low and pay packets rising.

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

The Victorian government's decision to end native logging in the state next year has been welcomed by environment groups, but slammed by the industry.

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

The electoral commissioner says voters will not see the 'yes' and 'no' cases for an Indigenous voice if the writers do not submit their material on time.

Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone

Stan Grant says he will respond to hate speech with love, but Australia's deputy prime minister is troubled by comments targeting the Indigenous journalist.

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

An administrator handling the troubled NSW cemetery sector has claimed she found out she had been sacked after receiving a phone call from a radio producer.

Concerns secret classification of detainee blocked bail

Federal and NSW authorities are facing questions over the legal rights of a former fighter pilot accused of providing training to the Chinese military.

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