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Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service

Queensland's fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles, Queen plan six-day Australia visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will spend time in Sydney and Canberra as part of a six-day visit to Australia in October.

'Flock off': furious farmers fume over sheep export ban

'Flock off': furious farmers fume over sheep export ban

'Flock off': furious farmers fume over sheep export ban

'Flock off': furious farmers fume over sheep export ban

Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.

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Emerging markets could miss out on AI wins: World Bank

Emerging markets could miss out on AI wins: World Bank

Artificial intelligence may not necessarily make the fight against inequality any easier, the World Bank president has said during an Australian visit.

'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

Sweeping changes for public service under CLP

Sweeping changes for public service under CLP

The Country Liberal Party ministry has been sworn in ahead of sweeping changes to the Northern Territory public service.

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms

Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.

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Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

The NSW strata commissioner had been taken off his post while officials investigate shares held in a property services firm.

Rates veto power must stay: Greens issue RBA demands

Rates veto power must stay: Greens issue RBA demands

Rates veto power must stay: Greens issue RBA demands

Rates veto power must stay: Greens issue RBA demands

The Greens want the treasurer to intervene and force the RBA to lower interest rates as it lays out its demands for support on troubled central bank reforms.

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

'Not going away': nurses, midwives demand wage increase

Nurses and midwives are on a collision course with the NSW government, as both sides dig in and pay negotiations threaten to get uglier.

Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP

Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP

Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP

Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP

A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab's problems that led to back to back inquiries will oversee reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected.

Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support

Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support

Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support

Social media ban poses barrier to mental health support

Mental health services and youth advocacy groups say they will find it harder to connect with young people if the government goes ahead with a social media ban.

Abuse inquiry reform, ballooning debt in Tas budget

Abuse inquiry reform, ballooning debt in Tas budget

Abuse inquiry reform, ballooning debt in Tas budget

Abuse inquiry reform, ballooning debt in Tas budget

Tasmania's soon-to-be-delivered budget will include $423 million for reform after an inquiry into child sexual abuse found government failings over decades.

New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers

New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers

New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers

New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers

Consumers are becoming more concerned about the sluggish economy and what this could mean for jobs, with cost-of-living becoming a lower order worry.

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Promise to improve wellbeing to prevent suicide scourge

Additional prevention measures and support for people at risk of suicide form part of a sweeping draft strategy aimed at eradicating the scourge.

Ex-Liberal leader urged to report powder snorting video

Former SA Liberal leader David Speirs says a video showing a man snorting from a plate isn't him and his successor says he is considering reporting it.

From ABCs to ChatGPT: AI urged to be part of curriculum

AI tools could feature in the national school curriculum as an educational tool but warnings remain about its risks to students.

Power to the 'energy underclass' as Australia retools

The energy change "can't be about Teslas in teal seats", unions and community leaders tell a forum, with many households struggling to pay their power bills.

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Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

US election officials decry Trump's threat to jail them

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to jail "corrupt" election officials if he is returned to the Oval Office.

National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse

A report by the Human Rights Commission has called for the creation of nationally consistent power-of-attorney laws to better protect the vulnerable.

'Tired trope': most voters open to lower home prices

Australia's housing affordability mess has most voters in favour of lower prices and backing tax reform and other policy interventions to ease pressures.

Australia a step closer to social media bans for kids

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unveiling plans to introduce age limits for social media as new research highlights its negative impact on life satisfaction.

Miners lash PM as he plots future made in Australia

The "under siege" mining industry warns it can't afford to compete internationally under Australia's environmental, workplace and tax laws.

Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate

A plan to revitalise Australian manufacturing by making more things here with clean energy and resources has cleared a hurdle but the path ahead looks rocky.

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