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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
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NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
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Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
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IMF Calls for Mining Tax Revival, Flags Rising NDIS and Budget Pressures
The fund said deeper structural reform is now unavoidable if living standards are to be maintained.
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Australia Concedes COP31 Hosting to Turkey After Last-Minute Standoff
High-stakes talks end with Turkey hosting and Australia leading negotiations.
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NSW Health Minister Warns Hospital Funding Falling Short of Federal Pledge
‘I’m extremely concerned,’ Minister Ryan Park said.
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ABC Head Rejects ‘Narrative of Decline’, Says Broadcaster More Relevant Than Ever
Hugh Marks also told his reporters not to ’self-censor' or be held back by political blowback to certain stories.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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Big Corporates Benefitting From Taxpayer-Backed Clean Energy Funding: Senator
‘Every single dollar a government spends comes from somebody else’s pocket. It’s the pocket of a family. It’s the pocket of a small business,’ said Jane Hume.
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CSIRO Confirms 350 Job Cuts in Ongoing Downsize
Unions demand emergency federal funding as cumulative cuts exceed 800 positions in 18 months.
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Australians Lose $260 Million to Scams as Black Friday Frenzy Fuels Criminal Activity
New figures from the National Anti-Scam Centre show Scamwatch received 159,319 scam reports between January and September this year.
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New Victorian Liberal Leader Vows to Get $200 Billion of Debt Under Control
Jess Wilson took over Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberal team.
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‘Too Vague, Too Risky’: Industry Urges Rewrite of Environment Reforms
Peak industry groups say Labor’s environment bill needs major amendments to deliver clarity, certainty, and faster approvals.
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Australia Cancels Visa for South African Who Attended Neo-Nazi Rally
The South African national, his wife, and newborn have been told they must leave the country within 30 days.
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NSW Nationals Elect Gurmesh Singh as New Leader
Singh replaces Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, who stepped down on Nov. 17 to spend more time with his family
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One Nation Promises to Cut Migration Intake to 130,000 per Year
Pauline Hanson’s popularity has soared in the 6 months since the May federal election.
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Borrowers on Labor’s 5 Percent Deposit Home Loan Scheme Likely to Pay More Interest: CBA Chief
Property prices have spiked at the fastest rate in two years.
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Jess Wilson Ousts Brad Battin to Become Victorian Opposition Leader
Wilson was elected to parliament in 2022 and used to work for former federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
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Australia Must ‘Step Up’ as Middle Power Amid Escalating Cyber Threats, Albanese Says
He argued that Australia, neither a superpower nor a minor player, has a critical role in managing risk and preventing tensions from escalating.
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Queensland Parliament Clash as Labor Moves Motion to Support Net Zero
Labor says some LNP members can’t even bring themselves to say the words ‘net zero.’
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After Victoria, NSW Liberal Party Also Loses Leader
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane is expected to have the numbers within the moderate dominated party room to take the leadership.
|
NSW Moves to Ban ‘Public Displays of Nazi Ideology’
‘The bill responds to the recent neo-Nazi activity that took place outside New South Wales Parliament,’ said Attorney General Michael Daley.
|
Senator Critical as Federal Public Service Budget Blows out by Nearly $1 Billion
ABS figures reveal the total federal government payroll rose to $40.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year.
|
IMF Calls for Mining Tax Revival, Flags Rising NDIS and Budget Pressures
The fund said deeper structural reform is now unavoidable if living standards are to be maintained.
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Australia Concedes COP31 Hosting to Turkey After Last-Minute Standoff
High-stakes talks end with Turkey hosting and Australia leading negotiations.
|
NSW Health Minister Warns Hospital Funding Falling Short of Federal Pledge
‘I’m extremely concerned,’ Minister Ryan Park said.
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ABC Head Rejects ‘Narrative of Decline’, Says Broadcaster More Relevant Than Ever
Hugh Marks also told his reporters not to ’self-censor' or be held back by political blowback to certain stories.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
|
Big Corporates Benefitting From Taxpayer-Backed Clean Energy Funding: Senator
‘Every single dollar a government spends comes from somebody else’s pocket. It’s the pocket of a family. It’s the pocket of a small business,’ said Jane Hume.
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CSIRO Confirms 350 Job Cuts in Ongoing Downsize
Unions demand emergency federal funding as cumulative cuts exceed 800 positions in 18 months.
|
Australians Lose $260 Million to Scams as Black Friday Frenzy Fuels Criminal Activity
New figures from the National Anti-Scam Centre show Scamwatch received 159,319 scam reports between January and September this year.
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New Victorian Liberal Leader Vows to Get $200 Billion of Debt Under Control
Jess Wilson took over Brad Battin as leader of the Victorian Liberal team.
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‘Too Vague, Too Risky’: Industry Urges Rewrite of Environment Reforms
Peak industry groups say Labor’s environment bill needs major amendments to deliver clarity, certainty, and faster approvals.
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Australia Cancels Visa for South African Who Attended Neo-Nazi Rally
The South African national, his wife, and newborn have been told they must leave the country within 30 days.
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NSW Nationals Elect Gurmesh Singh as New Leader
Singh replaces Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders, who stepped down on Nov. 17 to spend more time with his family
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One Nation Promises to Cut Migration Intake to 130,000 per Year
Pauline Hanson’s popularity has soared in the 6 months since the May federal election.
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Borrowers on Labor’s 5 Percent Deposit Home Loan Scheme Likely to Pay More Interest: CBA Chief
Property prices have spiked at the fastest rate in two years.
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Jess Wilson Ousts Brad Battin to Become Victorian Opposition Leader
Wilson was elected to parliament in 2022 and used to work for former federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
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Australia Must ‘Step Up’ as Middle Power Amid Escalating Cyber Threats, Albanese Says
He argued that Australia, neither a superpower nor a minor player, has a critical role in managing risk and preventing tensions from escalating.
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