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Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.

Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal

Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal

Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal

Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal

Several projects in the NSW Hunter region are under review following a minister's resignation over his family's property interests.

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods

Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.

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Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak

The ACT government will release the findings of an investigation into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial after the report was given to various media outlets.

PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

PM fires back at political attack over Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under sustained attack over the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament during a fiery Question Time.

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

Fraud squad tackles NDIS rorts as payments skyrocket

An anti-fraud squad is investigating NDIS payments worth hundreds of millions of dollars as the number of cases keep rising.

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retailers buckle up as households keep tightening belts

Retail trade in volume terms fell for the third quarter in a row, the first time this has occurred since the global financial crisis.

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Classroom walkouts floated as pay talks break down

Classroom walkouts floated as pay talks break down

Classroom walkouts floated as pay talks break down

Classroom walkouts floated as pay talks break down

A deal that could make NSW home to the best-paid graduate and top-level teachers in the nation is still on the table but deep divisions have emerged.

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

No-show businessman prompts inquiry referral threat

A parliamentary committee examining government contracts could be referred to other agencies following an under-fire businessman leaving the country.

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Manufacturing Australia's answer to the climate crisis

Renewable energy can spark an industrial turnaround, but Australia risks continuing to serve as the world's "quarry" at the current pace of change, experts say.

Prosecutors signal they're aiming for quick Trump trial

Prosecutors signal they're aiming for quick Trump trial

Prosecutors signal they're aiming for quick Trump trial

Prosecutors signal they're aiming for quick Trump trial

Legal scholars says US prosecutors are aiming for a fast trial against former president Donald Trump by not naming or charging six alleged co-conspirators.

Man locks teen outside 'to treat her like a dog'

Man locks teen outside 'to treat her like a dog'

Man locks teen outside 'to treat her like a dog'

Man locks teen outside 'to treat her like a dog'

A 21-year-old man who has been violent towards two partners has been told to look at turning his life around after spending more than 16 months in custody.

Qld green light for 'game-changing' car immobilisers

Qld green light for 'game-changing' car immobilisers

Qld green light for 'game-changing' car immobilisers

Qld green light for 'game-changing' car immobilisers

Thousands of people have joined an engine immobiliser trial, with the Queensland government hoping the thief-busting devices will be made mandatory nationwide.

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Liberal senator sues former staffer Brittany Higgins

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over two social media posts.

Renewed bid to block Hells Angels from rural property

Hells Angels bikies face a new bid from the SA government to bar it from accessing a property the gang uses as a meeting place.

More work needed to close gender gap despite gains

The government says more work is needed to reduce the gender gap, despite Australia rising in global rankings.

New laws to boost disadvantaged uni student rates

The first round of laws stemming from the Universities Accord review has been introduced to parliament to help boost attendance among disadvantaged Australians.

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Welfare debts miscalculated by federal departments

The ombudsman has found Services Australia and the Department of Social Services misinterpreted and unlawfully applied welfare laws to calculate debts.

Calls for child abuse registry after 'horrific' case

Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.

Australia looks to minerals to clinch Europe trade deal

Australia is hoping its vast critical mineral deposits will entice Europe into a free trade pact as the world tries to move away from a reliance on China.

Industry groups urge backing for 'vital' housing fund

Labor is trying to break a political stand-off over the government's $10 billion fund for social and affordable homes, which has industry support.

Wrong trains figure a stuff up, not cover up: minister

A Queensland minister has sought to clear the air over a train contact announcement that led to claims the government was hiding a $2.4 billion cost blowout.

Big business group warns of 'anti-productivity' reforms

Business groups are sharpening their attack on the government's workplace reforms, with the Ai Group concerned the changes will hamper productivity.

Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping

Victoria's decision to cancel hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be put under the microscope after the state government lost a key vote.

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