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Foreign interference laws could head off HK crackdown

Foreign interference laws could head off HK crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has flagged the use of foreign interference laws following a Hong Kong decision to target democracy campaigners.

Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

Health union rattles sabre in pay fight with government

NSW hospital workers are heading towards further industrial action unless the government changes its current across-the-board wage offer.

Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together

Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together

Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together

Auditor tells Qld to get its biosecurity act together

Queensland needs to improve its biosecurity system and priorities, says a report which identifies delays in responding to widespread fire ant infestation.

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SA set to block sex offenders working among children

SA set to block sex offenders working among children

South Australia has proposed extending child sex offender laws to prevent them from working with under-age employees, including across the retail sector.

Regional online poll on voice shows 'no' vote rising

Regional online poll on voice shows 'no' vote rising

An online poll of 10,131 voters conducted by Australian Community Media's research arm on the voice has found the overall 'no' vote running at 55 per cent.

More uni places the cure for dearth of regional doctors

More uni places the cure for dearth of regional doctors

The federal government is funding extra university student places in the hope of encouraging more new doctors to establish themselves in regional areas.

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Trade, visas and tigers on agenda for Widodo visit

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will hold key talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit to Australia.

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Tight squeeze in mortgage belt as hikes hit hip pockets

Tight squeeze in mortgage belt as hikes hit hip pockets

Tight squeeze in mortgage belt as hikes hit hip pockets

Tight squeeze in mortgage belt as hikes hit hip pockets

The prospect of another rate hike is heaping pressure on a growing number of mortgage-holders struggling to meet their repayments.

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

Tasks ahead to realise vision of world class child care

The government says universal childcare is part of its vision but it will not happen overnight, and achieving a world-class system will be an "undertaking".

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

Expert unit tackles 'scamdemic' bilking Aussie millions

While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog

The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW treasurer heckled over pay offer, health tax tweak

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has been asked about his pay rise at a rowdy union conference while defending below-inflation wage increases for health workers.

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Record gas exports plump energy and resources windfall

Fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a strong US dollar have helped deliver estimated record earnings for Australian resource and energy exports.

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PwC identifies eight partners involved in tax leak

The names of eight sacked partners from embattled consultancy firm PwC have been revealed as the investigation into the tax leak scandal continues.

Early voting opens in Queensland for Fadden by-election

Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.

WA to talk critical minerals with Indonesian president

Indonesia's clean-energy aspirations and need for resources will be high on the agenda when Western Australia's premier meets with Joko Widodo.

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

The gender pay gap in the commonwealth public service is half that for the private sector, a snapshot released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows.

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Australia appoints first special envoy for the Pacific

A senior official from the foreign affairs department will hold the newly created role of Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs.

More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years

The federal and WA governments have provided an extra $144 million to fund the flood recovery in the Kimberley region, which could take as long as two years.

Dutton hits out at corporates for backing 'yes' vote

The opposition leader has taken aim at big companies for donating to the 'yes' campaign and accused firms of trying to "please people in the Twittersphere".

Two South Australian universities to tie the knot

Two of South Australia's three universities have agreed to a historic merger to boost student numbers and increase research opportunities.

Fresh support for Porter Davis customers who missed out

The Victorian government has extended its support scheme for Porter Davis customers who were left out of pocket when the company went into liquidation.

Borrowers cross fingers ahead of live cash rate call

The Reserve Bank board is set to meet on Tuesday for what is likely to be another finely balanced interest rate decision in the fight against inflation.

PwC matter referred to federal anti-corruption watchdog

The Greens have wasted no time in putting the PwC tax leak debacle on the new anti-corruption watchdog's radar.

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