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Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

The federal government is confident of reaching an agreement with the opposition to pass reforms to cap spending of the NDIS.

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

It will be rally versus road as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaign in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top

Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top

Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top

Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top

Labor's campaign to win a third consecutive term in the Northern Territory is being led by a former school principal who has spoken of her dislike for politics.

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Joe Biden to hand political baton to Kamala Harris

Joe Biden to hand political baton to Kamala Harris

President Joe Biden is set to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and will highlight his administration's track record.

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

Ex-state leader, army veteran in mix for federal tilt

Ex-state leader, army veteran in mix for federal tilt

The Nationals WA have preselected former state opposition leader Mia Davies to face off against the Liberal's army veteran Matt Moran in a new federal seat.

NT intervention 'totally justified', former PM says

NT intervention 'totally justified', former PM says

Former prime minister John Howard has defended the NT intervention after the territory's police chief apologised to Indigenous people over the force's actions.

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Harris vows to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes

Harris vows to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes

Harris vows to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes

Harris vows to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes

US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has outlined a range of broad economic policies in a campaign speech in North Carolina.

'Unresolved justice' for families of murdered women

'Unresolved justice' for families of murdered women

'Unresolved justice' for families of murdered women

'Unresolved justice' for families of murdered women

A landmark report into missing and murdered First Nations women and children is merely "tinkering at the edges" and won't deliver justice, an expert has warned.

Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics

A "turbulent" period in the Top End has some experts predicting a change in government in the Northern Territory as voters prepare to go to the polls.

New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild

New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild

New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild

New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild

An Australian infrastructure finance fund could be tapped into to help New Caledonia recover from deadly riots that destroyed much of its capital.

Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins

Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins

Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins

Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins

Cash may no longer be king but those who want to use it to buy a coffee or store wealth should be able to do so, the nation's payments tsar says.

Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.

New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk

New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk

New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk

New posting for former Qld premier Palaszczuk

Annastacia Palaszczuk has been appointed to the Australia Post board as a non-executive director, eight months after her resignation as Queensland premier.

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Former PM's daughter becomes youngest-ever Thai leader

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of divisive former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, has won the backing of parliament to become Thailand's youngest prime minister.

Amazon tests AI for audiobooks but new rules are coming

Amazon is testing AI-generated voices for audiobooks in the absence of guidance, its executives say, as government officials reveal AI rules are in the works.

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

Senator recalls Labor's 'heartless' attacks on Reynolds

A senator has told a court how party colleague Linda Reynolds was aggressively targeted in parliament during "heartless attacks".

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Scale back salmon to save rare fish, scientists say

Fresh scientific advise had urged the federal government to scale back or remove salmon farming from a remote harbour to save an endangered fish.

Former Liberal MP settles bitter lawsuit with ex-lover

Ex-Liberal minister Craig Laundy, his wife and daughter have almost settled a lawsuit by his ex-lover who claimed she was threatened, lied about and harassed.

Owner distress as companies plunge into administration

The head of Australia's corporate watchdog says in the past financial year a record number of businesses have been placed into administration.

Late-night debate as Victoria raises criminal age

Fierce debate has raged over youth justice reforms in Victoria as the state prepares to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12.

Budget blow as state's child sexual abuse payouts soar

Tasmania's budget deficit for 2023/24 is set to grow fourfold, mainly because of a $571 million increase in payouts to child sexual abuse survivors.

'They are everyday people': Gaza statements condemned

Portraying Palestinians as Hamas supporters is misleading and inflammatory and Australia must offer help to those asylum seekers, a human rights expert says.

Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

The Reserve Bank says it is closely monitoring the housing shortage, but dismisses reports a construction union is to blame for escalating costs.

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