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Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

Ecosystem concern as NT maps out agricultural expansion

The NT government wants to grow agriculture and aquaculture to $2 billion by 2030 and increase cotton production, but environmentalists have condemned the move.

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

Taxpayer-funded bureaucrats dubbed "fairness fighters" will help Western Australia to protect its GST revenue deal ahead of upcoming federal reviews.

Farming export success linked to sustainability

Farming export success linked to sustainability

Farming export success linked to sustainability

Farming export success linked to sustainability

Australian producers are increasingly being asked to prove their sustainability with export sales dependent on growers being able to back up their claims.

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Dutton accused of 'using race' to score votes on voice

Dutton accused of 'using race' to score votes on voice

The Greens have the federal opposition leader in the firing line as debate continues on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament.

Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt

Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt

A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.

Tasmanian government 'sold out' state over AFL deal

Tasmanian government 'sold out' state over AFL deal

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry

Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry

The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.

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Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

Consumers are feeling a touch more optimistic about their personal finances, with the jobless rate low and pay packets rising.

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

The Victorian government's decision to end native logging in the state next year has been welcomed by environment groups, but slammed by the industry.

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

Referendum rules may lead to one-sided voice pamphlet

The electoral commissioner says voters will not see the 'yes' and 'no' cases for an Indigenous voice if the writers do not submit their material on time.

Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone

Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone

Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone

Fighting online hate and racism is up to everyone

Stan Grant says he will respond to hate speech with love, but Australia's deputy prime minister is troubled by comments targeting the Indigenous journalist.

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

An administrator handling the troubled NSW cemetery sector has claimed she found out she had been sacked after receiving a phone call from a radio producer.

Concerns secret classification of detainee blocked bail

Concerns secret classification of detainee blocked bail

Concerns secret classification of detainee blocked bail

Concerns secret classification of detainee blocked bail

Federal and NSW authorities are facing questions over the legal rights of a former fighter pilot accused of providing training to the Chinese military.

Poor pay driving workers from early education sector

Poor pay driving workers from early education sector

Poor pay driving workers from early education sector

Poor pay driving workers from early education sector

A hearing into early childhood education and care has been told many workers who left the sector had not returned after being burnt out during COVID-19.

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Former NSW govt's first-home buyer reforms stamped out

The Perrottet government's signature stamp duty reform is likely headed for the chopping block as the government secures vital support from the cross bench.

PM stresses importance of resolving US debt ceiling

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of the ramifications of a failure to lift the US debt ceiling as political leaders inch closer to a last-minute deal.

Queensland awards $1.17 billion for hospital expansions

The new hospital expansions in Brisbane and Ipswich will see hundreds of new beds and greater capacity for elective surgery.

Support wait times reduced for women escaping violence

Additional funding for a program providing domestic violence victims is paying dividends, as wait times for the $5000 assistance package drop dramatically.

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Trade minister clears the air after China snub claims

Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia will deal with Britain's application to a Pacific trade agreement before turning to China as Beijing pushes for entry.

Qld cross bench unites in call to cap Olympics spending

Queensland crossbenchers have signed a joint statement calling on the government to cap Olympic Games spending at no more than the allocated $7 billion.

Robodebt bureaucrat given role before evidence revealed

Penny Wong has defended the appointment of a bureaucrat who oversaw the rollout of the disastrous robodebt scheme.

Government continues to defend scrapping regional fund

The government has defended its rollout of a community grants program, saying it takes an "orderly" approach to delivering on election promises.

Spotlight on border workers as cocaine seizures soar

The Australian Border Force has recorded a lift in cocaine seizures with about 1000 supply chain workers at ports and airports concerning police.

Australia to boost PNG ties as US pivots to Pacific

Australia continues to negotiate a defence pact with Papua New Guinea despite a similar US one drawing concerns it could damage its neutrality foreign policy.

'Positive progress' for nation builders at Snowy 2.0

Snowy Hydro 2.0's construction woes risk putting Australia years off course on energy targets, with the cost blowout yet to be tallied, parliament learns.

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