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Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children

New Zealand is moving to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance.

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Scientists and expeditioners who were among the first Australian women to set foot in Antarctica hope their stories can inspire the next generation.

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Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Australia's race discrimination chief claims he was told by a senior government official to "stop talking about racism" to preserve social cohesion.

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Mental health 'stripped away' amid rolling disasters

Farmers are in a constant cycle of disaster adaptation, preparation and recovery, with increasing pressures forcing many to consider leaving the land.

Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts

The rise of artificial intelligence won't mean a lack of jobs in the future, an AI summit has been told, as society grapples with the technology.

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Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting

The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

Fresh migrant proposal to ease social tensions

An education task force is weighing a fresh migration proposal aimed at easing social tensions, as a royal commission investigates social cohesion.

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

An overhaul to online alcohol delivery services are among new laws unveiled in a five-year plan to implement recommendations of a royal commission.

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

'Death sentence': veterans call for cap to be scrapped

A group of veteran advocacy groups and politicians from across the parliament have united to urge Labor to ditch a planned $5000 cap on allied health payments.

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation demands action over staffer's attack at show

One Nation is demanding four teens who allegedly spat on and punched a staffer, leaving the woman with a broken rib, be tracked down and held to account.

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns

One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.

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'Despondent': neurological patients face treatment maze

A nationwide survey has found the health system is failing Australians with neurological conditions, with almost a third waiting four years for a diagnosis.

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Approvals to install vital mobile technology in rural Australia can take up to 700 days, with telcos and the industry watchdog calling for a major overhaul.

Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors

Independent MPs have called out the federal government for taking donations from gambling companies as negotiations continue on betting ad reforms.

'We die': disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts

A major overhaul of Australia's national disability program has secured bipartisan support but advocates have warned the changes could have deadly consequences.

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Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush

Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship

Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.

Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads

Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra.

Scholarship win for Indigenous university students

Pursuing higher education is costly but one university wants to change that by assisting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students.

'Deficiencies': coalition push for gambling changes

Labor will likely need to allow for changes to its gambling laws from the coalition to get its controversial reforms over the line.

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

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