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Organised crime a 'terrible bargain' for young people

Organised crime a 'terrible bargain' for young people

Teenage offenders have become a focus for police as Australia's most populous state proposes more powers to address organised crime.

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists outed, access crimped in Canberra clampdown

Lobbyists will be disclosed to the public and won't be able to access Parliament House 24/7 under changes announced to bolster integrity.

Ex-Liberal MP had 'no clue' about Chinese visa fraud

Ex-Liberal MP had 'no clue' about Chinese visa fraud

Ex-Liberal MP had 'no clue' about Chinese visa fraud

Ex-Liberal MP had 'no clue' about Chinese visa fraud

An ex-Liberal MP claims he was unaware of allegedly false visa forms made for 10 Chinese nationals saying he just introduced business owners to potential staff.

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Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group

Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group

Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

Historic rebuke for premier, some light on $500k fees

A state parliament has censured a premier for his lack of transparency in relation to two ex-ministers whose publicly funded legal fees have been questioned.

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'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry

'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry

'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry

'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry

Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge

The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.

'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up

'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up

'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up

'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up

Pauline Hanson has blasted media outlets and reporters, pledging to abolish one taxpayer-funded broadcaster and slash the budget for another.

'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism

'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism

'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism

'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism

A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.

Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed

Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed

Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed

Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed

Australia's biggest council has revealed the cost of restoring an Olympic host city's famous bridge, prompting pleas for state and federal financial help.

Emergency phone alerts spark concern for DV victims

Emergency phone alerts spark concern for DV victims

Emergency phone alerts spark concern for DV victims

Emergency phone alerts spark concern for DV victims

A nationwide emergency alert could put victim-survivors using safety phones at risk, with advocates urging extra precautions during the test.

Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike

Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike

Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike

Strike dodged, fees tamed with childcare wage hike

A looming strike and anxiety over fee increases have been put to bed as billions more are set to flow into the pockets of childcare workers.

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State throws up shield after 'open air' prison ruling

A state is set to be shielded from legal challenges over inmates being deprived of access to open air under laws prompted by a high-profile case.

G7 leaders pledge to address global debt vulnerability

G7 leaders have vowed to enhance efforts to address escalating global debt vulnerabilities in developing countries that threaten economic stability.

Warnings against travel to Middle East nations lifted

Travel restrictions have been downgraded to multiple countries in the Middle East following a tentative peace deal between the US and Iran.

'Futile': Israeli ambassador rejects AFP flotilla probe

Israel's ambassador to Australia says they have yet to see request from federal police for help in an investigation into the treatment of Australian activists.

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Residents to get no-interest loans for energy upgrades

Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.

Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza

Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli ‌forces as they expand their control in the territory.

Australians back trust reforms to fix broken politics

Truth in political advertising laws and caps on campaign contributions are popular reforms that could mend waning faith in politics, a new poll suggests.

Startups wouldn't exist under tax reform, inquiry told

Investors are warning some of Australia's most successful companies wouldn't exist under proposed tax changes, as Labor pushes ahead with its planned reform.

RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes

Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.

Fight and flight: tax inquiry fuming just a smokescreen

Fears startup founders will pack up and move their businesses overseas due to tax changes are unfounded, a parliamentary inquiry hearing has been told.

'Unacceptable' risk of interference in donation scandal

Two men who allegedly tried to hide illegal donations by procuring false testimony from witnesses present a risk doing the same in a court case, a judge says.

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