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Govt claims native title case creates 'vast' liability

Govt claims native title case creates 'vast' liability

The federal government has started its appeal of a native title case around a mining lease, arguing it would create "vast" claims for compensation.

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

New direct rail north of Brisbane is yet to get moving but the Queensland government has defended the project amid calls it would create further congestion.

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following talks with her US counterpart.

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Harris picks Walz for VP running mate: sources

Harris picks Walz for VP running mate: sources

US Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, sources have told media outlets.

Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns

Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns

Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.

Sharper knife laws allow anywhere, anytime searches

Sharper knife laws allow anywhere, anytime searches

Western Australia's proposed new knife laws will subject everyone in search areas to mandatory wanding or walk-through metal detectors.

Rent-seekers targeted in background-check fee ban

Rent-seekers targeted in background-check fee ban

Prospective tenants are pressured to pay for checks on legally dubious databases as technology is installed between tenants and owners in a bid for profits.

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Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament.

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

An anti-Islamophobia group has lodged a religious vilification complaint against Peter Dutton, alleging he called Muslim political candidates a "disaster".

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Former immigration minister Philip Ruddock has been turfed out by the Liberal party while ex premier Dominic Perrottet addressed parliament for the final time.

Public sector back-to-office order prompts confusion

Public sector back-to-office order prompts confusion

Public sector back-to-office order prompts confusion

Public sector back-to-office order prompts confusion

Government sector staff have been told to start primarily working from the office but department heads issued their own advice at odds with the premier.

Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election

Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.

Iran ambassador called in after 'hateful' comments

Iran ambassador called in after 'hateful' comments

Iran ambassador called in after 'hateful' comments

Iran ambassador called in after 'hateful' comments

Comments calling for Israel to be wiped out have been denounced by Anthony Albanese, who confirmed Iran's ambassador to Australia had been summoned.

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

University peak bodies say a proposed cap on international students is little more than a smokescreen for debate on immigration numbers, a committee has heard.

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No guarantee of coverage for remote Australians post-3G

Farming families fear losing their access to health and education, as Telstra acknowledges some may lose connectivity in 3G closure.

CFMEU faces court over move to appoint administrator

A high-stakes court clash between the CFMEU and industrial umpire is expected to hear widespread allegations against construction union officials.

Australia-US satellite, travel plans cleared to land

Australians who regularly visit the US will soon find it easier to enter the country. The government also signed on to a US-led satellite mapping program.

Lack of social media enforcement behind radicalisation

Security experts say governments not regulating social media in its early years may have led to young people being more easily radicalised online.

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Google maintains illegal monopoly over search: US judge

"Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," a US judge has ruled, say the search engine illegally exploits its dominance.

Powering on: Eraring extension benefits outweigh costs

Keeping the nation's largest coal-fired power station open for two years won't impact NSW's 2030 emissions reduction target, official advice says.

Iran doesn't want escalation but must 'punish' Israel

Iran is determined to must punish Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its capital but insists it's not seeking to raise regional tensions.

Harris to name VP pick before battleground states tour

The guessing game is almost over as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate before the they set off on a campaign blitz of battleground states.

Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape

Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.

Back to office for public sector workers in CBD boost

Public sector workers in NSW are expected to work from the office again in a government push that is being viewed as a boost for Sydney's CBD.

Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans

Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.

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