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Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last

Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is tipped to win her sixth term while some councils face a shift to the left after a nomination debacle by the Liberals.

Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria digs its heels in over public school funding

Victoria has dug in its heels over an offer from the federal government on public school funding, arguing the Commonwealth should fill a known shortfall.

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

50 cent fares to stay in Qld - at least for four years

Both major parties in Queensland have ramped up their bid for votes by promising to keep 50 cent fares during the next term of government.

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Resilience of jobs market put to test

Resilience of jobs market put to test

Fresh labour force data will be watched closely following the Reserve Bank's assessment it was still operating above 'full employment'.

Musk hits back at prime minister on misinformation bill

Musk hits back at prime minister on misinformation bill

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's misinformation crackdown, arguing X and other social media platforms have social responsibility.

Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign

Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign

Counting is under way after a riveting NSW local election campaign, marked by the absence of Liberals in several areas and a fresh start for besieged councils.

Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch

Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch

Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.

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A wider view: clean energy push for environment reform

A wider view: clean energy push for environment reform

A wider view: clean energy push for environment reform

A wider view: clean energy push for environment reform

Frustrated clean energy developers and investors say Australia must consider emissions reduction and climate change as well as the impact on the environment.

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

Veterans have been calling for a key recommendation by a royal commission to be implemented urgently, warning more suicides will occur.

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Stolen Generations call for support to age with dignity

Australia's Stolen Generations survivors need trauma-informed care as they age, say the organisations who support them.

Trump criticises Harris in California press conference

Trump criticises Harris in California press conference

Trump criticises Harris in California press conference

Trump criticises Harris in California press conference

Donald Trump has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris' record in California as he addressed reporters near Los Angeles.

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Fury at awards for deskchair leaders as diggers ditched

Veterans are calling for all acts of gallantry since the start of the Afghanistan war to be reviewed after expressing anger at how military honours are awarded.

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.

Up, up and away, Melbourne's third runway to take off

Up, up and away, Melbourne's third runway to take off

Up, up and away, Melbourne's third runway to take off

Up, up and away, Melbourne's third runway to take off

A third runway at Melbourne Airport has been approved by the federal government with hopes it will operate in tandem with the long-awaited airport rail.

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Calls for 'blinkered' robodebt officials to face music

The federal public servants involved in the robodebt scheme broke the rules multiple times but some won't face sanctions because they have resigned or retired.

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

A Northern Territory land council has elected a new board, following concerns over its governance, operations and decision-making.

Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

The man appointed to clean up the Victorian branch of the embattled CFMEU has resigned suddenly, as police investigations into the organisation continue.

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'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.

Tech giants who fail to protect scam victims in strife

Tech giants, banks and telcos could soon be fined up to $50 million for failing to protect scam victims.

Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected

In a pitch to low-income workers in the US, Donald Trump says he'll cut all taxes on overtime, if he is re-elected president in November.

Australia inks $660 million hydrogen pact with Germany

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

Higher aged care payments to boost quality, fairness

Reforms that will help older Australians to live at home for longer are also hoped to improve generational fairness and bolster aged care quality.

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has labelled the Australian government 'fascists' over their proposed misinformation laws.

Biden to host Albanese, Quad leaders in his US hometown

US President Joe Biden will host a Quad summit in the state of Delaware with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan.

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