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Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died in Milan aged 86.

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Women will 'think twice' before coming forward

Accusations that Labor weaponised rape allegations for political gain could deter other women from coming forward, a senior Labor minister says.

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

The mining lobby should "show some respect" to people doing it tough and not complain about paying a little more tax, Queensland's treasurer says.

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Trump allies cite Clinton in classified records case

Trump allies cite Clinton in classified records case

If former US president Donald Trump retained classified documents, he could face multiple acts under the Espionage Act, his former attorney general says.

Qld budget to fund 500 social homes by mid-2025

Qld budget to fund 500 social homes by mid-2025

Queensland's budget will include over $320 million for social homes with the government saying it's "pulling every lever" to address the housing shortage.

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund

Negotiations continue over the federal housing fund with the Greens urging Labor to meet them halfway to secure the party's support.

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Macklin puts her 'big heart' into helping disadvantaged

Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.

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Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend

A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

Opposition attacks 'flimsy' Labor defence over Higgins

The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

A deal is yet to be brokered on the contentious housing future fund, which will unlock finance for public housing, ahead of the upcoming sitting fortnight.

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

Unit owners get best protection in NSW: watchdog

No other state in Australia offers the consumer protections that NSW has for apartment owners, a watchdog says.

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Aged care levy possible after decades of policy neglect

Two decades of inaction on aged care has left the federal government with few other options but to consider a levy to fund higher standards.

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

Labor rolls out 'micro-credentials' to plug skills gaps

The Labor government will fund the development of a range of short courses aimed at upskilling workers rapidly to meet the needs of industry.

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt

Former US president Donald Trump is blasting his federal indictment as 'ridiculous' and 'baseless' as he tries to turn his legal peril to political advantage.

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Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon-constrained gas firms will trap and store emissions to support new fields, with regulatory support from federal Labor and a carbon credit revenue stream.

Refugee stories shine on the silver screen

Two feature documentaries screening at Sydney Film Festival tell the stories of dispossessed and detained Middle East refugees hoping for freedom in Australia.

Boris Johnson's exit reverberates through British party

Boris Johnson's supporters in parliament have praised the former prime minister's record while other Conservative Party members remained silent.

Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Lisa Wilkinson has apologised to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over a leaked audio clip of her seemingly mocking the senator, saying she was taken out of context.

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Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins

Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.

Transparency needed from Defence, former minister says

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds is urging defence force leadership to be more transparent about cultural changes following war crime findings.

Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case

Unsealed documents show Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts related to holding classified information, obstructing justice and false statements.

Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed

Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.

Government to take over Victoria's renewables planning

A state government body will plan and develop Victoria's future renewable energy projects but won't take the reins on a divisive plan in the state's west.

Health appointments of ex-ministers spark hearing row

A budget estimates hearing has erupted after it was announced two former state government ministers have been appointed to lead hospital boards.

Cabinet to consider national gun register options

Options for a national gun database will now be up for consideration at leader level following the tragic murders of two Queensland police officers.

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