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PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

The prime minister has hit back at hecklers during a sometimes tense discussion about renewable energy in the regions, while announcing more funds for farmers.

Amazon technology tapped for regional broadband boost

Amazon technology tapped for regional broadband boost

Amazon technology tapped for regional broadband boost

Amazon technology tapped for regional broadband boost

Bush advocates have welcomed a new deal to use a tech giant's satellite network to boost NBN speeds in regional and rural areas.

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

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Taxpayers to the rescue of Aussie steel

Taxpayers to the rescue of Aussie steel

Safeguarding sovereign steel production is a key factor in a $2.4 billion government package to keep a major steelworks running while a new owner is found.

Warning 'discriminatory' changes target Aboriginal kids

Warning 'discriminatory' changes target Aboriginal kids

The Northern Territory government has been urged to drop proposed changes that would make it easier to remove Aboriginal children from their communities.

Federal support needed as crime in outback town climbs

Federal support needed as crime in outback town climbs

Politicians across the spectrum agree more support is needed to tackle the ongoing 'crime crisis' in Alice Springs after a two-month-old baby was assaulted.

Govt vows to rein in NT debt as it soars above $11b

Govt vows to rein in NT debt as it soars above $11b

The Northern Territory government has inherited a strengthening economy but "pet projects" and department overspends could cause debt to blow out.

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Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

Plan for 1000 new prison beds in the Northern Territory

After promising it would not incarcerate more people, the NT government has unveiled a plan to increase the number of jail beds over the next four years.

Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank

A former mayor and returning minister join the Tasmanian Liberal minority government's ministry after the departures of its deputy premier and finance minister.

Declan's Law: NT enshrines tough bail and weapon reform

Declan's Law: NT enshrines tough bail and weapon reform

Declan's Law: NT enshrines tough bail and weapon reform

Declan's Law: NT enshrines tough bail and weapon reform

Laws giving police in the NT powers to search and seize weapons from anyone over the age of 10 have passed in what the chief minister calls a "historic moment".

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

Spit hoods to return in youth detention changes

The use of spit hoods will be reinstated in NT youth detention centres and police watch houses, as part of sweeping changes to the justice system.

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

'Political hit job': mayor facing suspension hits out

A controversial north Queensland mayor has slammed the state government for taking steps to suspend him, calling it a "political hit job".

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

More than half a billion dollars in mining royalties from First Nations land has returned to Aboriginal control in a new fund to drive wealth and wellbeing.

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Gold producer says future of $1b mine remains unclear

Regis Resources says it has a big task ahead of it to proceed with a gold mine in country NSW, part of which has been blocked by a federal protection order.

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Demolition deal signed despite ongoing class action

A contract to demolish three public housing towers has been signed even though a case against Homes Victoria is yet to begin Supreme Court trial proceedings.

Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence

Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.

Local champions no small potato in net zero transition

Local green energy projects will forge a path towards net zero in regional Australia, but moving away from diesel fuel remains the greatest challenge.

NSW agriculture, biosec head gone after a decade in job

A senior public servant and former meat industry leader has departed abruptly after a 10-year stint, drawing questions about the future of his department.

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Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit

Officials from the 12 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership countries have met in San Francisco on the sidelines of APEC.

Regional Victoria resilient amid cost challenges

Rural and regional Victoria are continuing their recovery after being battered by the economic and social impacts of rising living costs and COVID-19.

Regional council suspended over 'serious deficiencies'

A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.

Games may be over, but regions find solace in legacy

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

Regional cities' 'time to shine' for Commonwealth Games

Victoria's biggest regional councils want $80 million from the state government to share the benefits of the 2026 Commonwealth Games across the state.

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