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Selection-panel member ends up with key biosecurity job

Selection-panel member ends up with key biosecurity job

A NSW minister has defended appointing a biosecurity expert to a $200,000 executive role after she ran a recruitment process that found no suitable candidate.

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Pacific seasonal workers to receive family support

Concerns over separated families using Australia's Pacific worker scheme has led to a pilot program aiming to provide support.

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers

An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners.

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The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

Peter Dutton has hit back at comments by the treasurer labelling him as the most divisive leader in Australia's political history.

Common drugs being laced with deadly potent synthetics

Common drugs being laced with deadly potent synthetics

Extremely potent synthetics drugs that have already caused dozens of overdose deaths in 2024 are being found in vaping liquid, ecstasy and depressants.

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

Telcos will be given updated rules for communicating with their customers during network-wide outages.

NZ's Peters downplays human-made climate change at PIF

NZ's Peters downplays human-made climate change at PIF

As Pacific leaders thanked the UN secretary-general for his advocacy on climate change, New Zealand has downplayed the heights of the crisis.

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UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific

The UN secretary-general has used the Pacific Islands Forum to call for developed nations to quit fossil fuels and fund developing countries to adapt.

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts

After reports the coalition has identified up to $100 billion in budget savings, Anthony Albanese has urged Peter Dutton to explain where they would be made.

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

Harris, Trump squabble over mics at upcoming debate

Harris, Trump squabble over mics at upcoming debate

Harris, Trump squabble over mics at upcoming debate

Harris, Trump squabble over mics at upcoming debate

US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and their campaigns have argued over the rules for their first TV debate.

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

Non-partisan group aims to change political debate

A new community-focused, non-partisan organisation that lets people share their ideas and opinions aims to help people better shape political policy.

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Israeli Defence Force officers were reprimanded and dismissed over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom but her brother wants to see more action.

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy

After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate.

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Frustrated flyers face long wait for fairer aviation

Passengers could be reimbursed for cancelled or delayed flights under a charter of rights for airline travellers, but the measures are some way in the distance.

Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga

Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale.

New chief minister vows swift legislation to hit crime

The Northern Territory's chief minister-elect has vowed to quickly tackle youth crime by toughening bail laws and lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator

Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.

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Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers

Executives from major household brands will front an inquiry into competition practices as the nation's leaders aim to make products cheaper for Australians.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

Peter Garrett to conduct review into cancelled concert

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's managing director has left the organisation as former arts minister Peter Garrett leads a review sparked by a cancelled concert.

Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM

Anthony Albanese says the federal government will examine the implications of NT Labor's loss in the territory election, ahead of next year's national vote.

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

A federal task force will be set up to make sure the reporting of Australia's methane emissions is more accurate.

Water minister backs tap as PFAS inquiry launched

Permissible levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are being reviewed amid concern Australia is well behind tougher US standards.

Renegade senator to 'stir the pot' after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

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