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Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

An Aboriginal public servant says it is incredibly disrespectful to be invited to play music in parliament, then be punted for expressing anti-genocide views.

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fielded questions from a group of young Australians soon to be kicked off the most popular social media platforms.

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

A state premier says any suggestion he was involved in an illegal donation scandal is "completely wrong", accusing a committee of leaking against him.

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Liberals lay out economic pitch to win back voters

Liberals lay out economic pitch to win back voters

Tax cuts and a stronger focus on AI are the centrepiece of the opposition's economic strategy to win back those who deserted them at the last federal election.

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data

Insurance companies will be banned from taking Australians' genetic tests into account when offering cover, in a push to address gene discrimination.

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

Minister slammed for 'dismissive' gambling harm comment

A senior minister is being accused of playing down concerns over gambling harm stemming from advertising and is being asked to explain a policy go-slow.

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

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Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

A study has revealed Labor had inched ahead of the coalition on a key measure which handed Anthony Albanese a historic majority in federal parliament.

Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Brazil's former president will remain in custody to serve his prison term for a failed coup attempt after breaking his ankle monitoring bracelet.

US, Russia hold peace talks as missiles pound Kyiv

US, Russia hold peace talks as missiles pound Kyiv

US, Russia hold peace talks as missiles pound Kyiv

US, Russia hold peace talks as missiles pound Kyiv

A senior US Army official has met Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi in a bid to salvage a peace plan over Ukraine, even as Kyiv was hit by a deadly barrage.

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

People with ADHD to save thousands as GPs gain skills

Patients with ADHD could no longer be forced to endure lengthy waits for expensive psychiatrist appointments to treat their condition.

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

'Factional warrior' meeting with PM shows easing ties

While a meeting with Anthony Albanese was brief, talks with China's third-highest official is further proof diplomatic relations are improving.

Hanson defiant after Senate ban for 'despicable' stunt

Hanson defiant after Senate ban for 'despicable' stunt

Hanson defiant after Senate ban for 'despicable' stunt

Hanson defiant after Senate ban for 'despicable' stunt

Banned from parliament and facing condemnation after she wore a burqa in the Senate, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson claims she's been treated unfairly.

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

'World-first' deal to give delivery drivers better pay

The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.

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'Reckless' water plan sparks landmark legal challenge

The health of an outback river and hot springs tourist drawcard are under threat from a territory's water allocation plan, an environment group says.

Deadly flu found on Australian sub-Antarctic island

Testing has confirmed a deadly strain of bird flu has reached an Australian sub-Antarctic island, after scientists raised the alarm after unusual seal deaths.

Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide

Rogue MP Mark Latham argues he was the subject of a personal attack before his vulgar tweet at a fellow politician and that his response was proportionate.

Joyce's defection decision looms after high-stakes meal

After months of speculation, Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce is ready to play the wildcard and reveal if he's going to cross the Rubicon and join One Nation.

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Gambling ad 'double standard' as PM touts child safety

The prime minister and senior lieutenants have delivered sharp responses to suggestions Labor hasn't done enough to reduce gambling harm.

US to tap government data for AI innovation platform

Nationwide datasets would be harnessed by an artificial intelligence platform to train next-gen technology as the Trump administration looks to win the AI race.

Renewed bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials

Judges have been asked to reconsider prior decisions to keep sealed the grand jury materials from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking cases.

'Extremely strong': Trump praises China ties after call

Leaders of the US and China have spoken on the phone, with President Donald Trump touting relations between the nations as "extremely strong".

Judge tosses Trump cases against Comey and James

Cases against two high-profile figures who had led cases against US President Donald Trump have been thrown out by a federal judge.

Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide

An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.

US, Ukraine work on 'refined' peace plan to end war

Talks between the US and Ukraine to revise a peace plan are continuing after Kyiv and European nations were blindsided by the United States' 28-point proposal.

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