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More health spending revealed ahead of SA budget

More health spending revealed ahead of SA budget

The South Australian government has outlined more health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas incumbents are digging in for their share of future power, while other industry leaders warn the energy transition is at risk amid delays on transmission.

PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

PM's vision for a renewable energy superpower nation

Australia must break new ground and grab opportunities with both hands, the prime minister has declared in a major speech, stressing renewable energy uptake.

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Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

The government is proposing changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key needs.

Soaring financial advice costs in Labor's line of sight

Soaring financial advice costs in Labor's line of sight

The Labor government plans to bring down the cost of sky-high financial advice that is locking consumers out of the valuable service.

Maria Kovacic sworn in as NSW's newest senator

Maria Kovacic sworn in as NSW's newest senator

Former state Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic has been sworn in to federal parliament, replacing the late senator Jim Molan.

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

Voice, housing to dominate federal parliament agenda

The laws underpinning the Indigenous voice referendum are likely to pass through parliament and Labor hopes to secure the Greens' support on its housing fund.

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Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics

Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics

Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics

Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics

He didn't make many friends in politics, but four-time Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi enjoyed a colourful career, full of scandal, sex and surgeries.

Scottish leader won't suspend Sturgeon after arrest

Scottish leader won't suspend Sturgeon after arrest

Scottish leader won't suspend Sturgeon after arrest

Scottish leader won't suspend Sturgeon after arrest

Scotland's former leader will not be suspended from her party, despite being arrested in connection to a campaign finance probe, her successor says.

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86

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.

Trump allies cite Clinton in classified records case

Trump allies cite Clinton in classified records case

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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