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China's military build-up stirs concern in Australia

China's military build-up stirs concern in Australia

A lack of transparency and assurances from China about why it's rapidly building up its military is causing concern in Australia.

Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes

Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes

Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes

Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes

The Victorian coalition will oppose COVID-19 debt levies on businesses and landlords but have only promised to repeal a payroll tax change for schools.

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

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Minister erupts as levy stokes council funding tensions

Minister erupts as levy stokes council funding tensions

NSW councils hoping for a handout to cover new expenses for fire and emergency services have been told to get their own house in order.

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

Mandatory gas code of conduct still being finalised

The mandatory code of conduct for the gas industry is not yet settled as the federal government weighs the risk to investment and fairer prices for consumers.

Calls for reform to Qld justice system 'in crisis'

Calls for reform to Qld justice system 'in crisis'

Queensland's decade-long incarceration rate rise has prompted calls for a more evidence-based approaches in a justice reform report.

Popular leader's exit won't stop Labor going for seats

Popular leader's exit won't stop Labor going for seats

The prime minister has reaffirmed Labor's commitment to going after West Australian seats held by the Liberal Party at the next federal election.

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Greens await Thorpe claim as Bandt notes party racism

Greens await Thorpe claim as Bandt notes party racism

Greens await Thorpe claim as Bandt notes party racism

Greens await Thorpe claim as Bandt notes party racism

The Greens have vowed to stamp out discrimination as former member Senator Lidia Thorpe claims there is racism within the party.

Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

Freeing up public land for housing 'won't require sale'

As the NSW government tries to find more land for housing, a minister says the public will "in most instances" retain ownership of the land.

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

Battery industry investors wary as plug pulled on grant

A hub for Australian-made materials for the world's electric car batteries is in doubt after the federal government pulled the plug on a $120 million grant.

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Vic premier isn't feeling the pinch after McGowan exit

Despite serving more than eight years as Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews says he is not suffering the same exhaustion cited by his resigning WA counterpart.

Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies

Australia’s big four banks have been accused of exploiting loopholes in their own climate lending policies to sink billions into fossil fuel expansion.

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming 'racist'

The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

'Exhausted' McGowan calls time in shock politics exit

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is stepping down after shepherding the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and leading his Labor party to dominance.

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Business leaders team up for stories of reconciliation

Business leaders are working together during National Reconciliation Week to help foster better understanding of Indigenous cultures.

Aid groups welcome $29m to counter famine, starvation

The federal government will commit an additional $29 million to respond to the growing crisis in Africa and the Middle East.

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

PwC acting chief executive Kristin Stubbins has apologised for the tax advice scandal embroiling the consulting giant and stood down nine partners.

Childcare waitlists delaying parents returning to work

A survey into child care by the consumer watchdog has found long waitlists for places are delaying parents returning to the workforce.

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Rents to income levels shoot up to near decade highs

Rental demand is fast outrunning supply and low-income households are bearing the brunt of the rental affordability crisis, analysis shows.

Premier tours new hospital in pre-budget health blitz

Queensland's premier and new health minister have toured a recently completed satellite hospital as part of pre-budget focus on health care.

Insurers nudged to reward adaption to floods and fires

The assistant treasurer says the failure to incentivise climate-resilience measures with cheaper insurance premiums is "bad economics".

Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the tentative debt ceiling deal he reached with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Vapers urged to see health risks through the haze

Young vape users and their parents are being targeted in a new campaign to raise awareness about the harms of e-cigarettes.

Turkey's Erdogan secures five more years in power

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

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