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Federal mines minister backs unions' right to strike at BHP
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says workers threatening strike action at the nation's biggest port deserve "every single cent" of what they ear...
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Federal government has contracts worth more than $650m with embattled KPMG
Parliamentary library data reveals the federal government has almost 300 active contracts with accounting firm KPMG, which is being investigated over clai...
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NT government questioned over youth prison lockdowns, police policy
As the NT's CLP government remains firm on its tough-on-crime agenda and rebuilding of the economy, the first week of senate estimates saw the government...
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NT government says Claravale land-clearing dispute is now settled
For years, the Northern Territory government has been locked in a legal battle with Claravale Station over allegations its owners cleared hundreds of hect...
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Woman vanishes after changing sides to support Indonesia's government
A key Indigenous leader in West Papua appeared in a documentary criticising an Indonesian government program, but then changed sides and disappeared. News...
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NT government axes controversial $1.1 million private midwife contract
The Northern Territory government has axed a $1.1 million contract awarded to a Darwin midwife, banned from working unsupervised, almost 10 months after d...
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Government agencies fail first hurdle under AI self-reporting policy
The ABC can reveal dozens of federal agencies missed mandatory deadlines to disclose how they are currently using AI. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Creditors of NT mine with $360m debt call for more government oversight
In the wake of Nathan River Resources entering into voluntary administration, creditors have criticised the NT government for its lack of oversight of the...
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UK PM under serious pressure as defence ministers resign in anger
John Healy exited Keir Starmer's government hours before a press conference with Defence Minister Richard Marles. Newsiline summarises this report from SB...
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A shadowy overseas group is trying to influence Australian abortion policy. Who are they – and what do they want?
CitizenGo is hitching its wagon to Joanna Howe’s crusade, and the former Nationals MP George Christensen is on board Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Marles 'stood up' on AUKUS trip after British minister's shock resignation
Defence Minister Richard Marles's visit to the United Kingdom has been thrown into chaos, after his British counterpart John Healey resigned hours before...
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Former Qld Labor ministers accused of political interference at CFMEU inquiry
The probe has wrapped up its tenth block of public hearings with explosive new allegations of political interference levelled against senior Palaszczuk go...
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Tasmanian premier links minister's court action to Integrity Commission
Premier Jeremy Rockliff links comments made by the boss of the state's Integrity Commission to a question about former minister Madeleine Ogilvie's Suprem...
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State disability ministers push back on NDIS overhaul
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese government of pushing on with NDIS reform that does not align with previous agreements....
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ACT Education Minister censured by Liberals, Greens as teachers strike
ACT MLA Yvette Berry is censured in the Legislative Assembly over her record as minister for housing and education amid a teachers' strike that has closed...
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States tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited fr...
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Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says
Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’ Follow our Austral...
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SpaceX courts Australian investors as government warns Elon Musk risk
As tens of thousands of Australians line up to buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX blockbuster public offering, Australian government officials are privately...
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One Nation senator Tyron Whitten could be in breach of constitution and ineligible to sit in parliament, expert says
Australia’s leading constitutional lawyer says Whitten could be disqualified over Snowy Hydro contracts, but Pauline Hanson says there is no question over...
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State government admits ex-Greens candidate battered by police officer
Lawyers for the state government have admitted police "battered" former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas at a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney last year. New...
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Child neglect being 'hushed up' in outback communities, says ex-minister
A review has begun into the family circumstances of Kumanjayi Little Baby leading up to her disappearance and death, which relatives hope will find answer...
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Non-citizens held in indefinite detention in Australia could get millions of dollars in compensation after government’s high court loss
Human rights lawyers and refugee advocacy groups are lauding the decision as a ‘significant outcome’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update...
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Live: Tony Abbott says his government was a 'let-down' to many Liberals
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has told a book launch in Washington that his government was a "let-down" to many Liberals. Newsiline summarises this re...
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No danger for the Devils, presidents told at high-powered AFL meeting
Despite suggestions that potential delays and cost blowouts of Tasmania's new stadium may be on the minds of AFL heads, the topic was barely mentioned at...
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Acting SA electoral commissioner calls for council election delay
South Australia's acting electoral commissioner says she wants council elections delayed until mid-2027 while it awaits a review into the drama-plagued st...
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Controversial new Trump tariffs 'not linked' to Australia's slavery laws, trade minister says
The US government last week announced new tariffs on countries it says are failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour. Newsiline summarises th...
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Aussie swim star gives world record a shake at national selection trials
Sam Short puts the swimming world on notice by posting a personal best time in the men's 400m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials. Newsiline summa...
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Live: Crichton, Kiraz cleared for Canterbury ahead of Origin selection
Canterbury duo Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz have been passed fit to play for the Bulldogs against Parramatta in the final match before the New South W...
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SA government says crackdown is leading to illicit tobacco price increase
South Australia's Consumer and Business Affairs Minister says a price increase for illegal tobacco noticed by inspectors within stores shows the trade is...
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Trump storms out of interview after grilling on false election claims
US President Donald Trump angrily storms out of an interview with American broadcaster NBC after he was questioned about his unfounded claims of election...
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Qld government contemplates ditching anti-junk-mail measures
A new consultation paper argues the measures are too burdensome and recommends repealing state laws and making local councils responsible for combating ju...
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Multiple teens arrested over alleged machete brawl in Melbourne as government says crime laws working
Commuters were forced to run for cover after a group of youths allegedly fought with knives at Flinders Street station on Saturday night Follow our Austra...
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Tasmania's police minister apologises for naming Port Arthur gunman
Felix Ellis has apologised for comments he made during budget estimates about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which he named the gunman, with one survivo...
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Ed Husic revels in his rebel status – but is the former Labor minister bitter or brave?
Is he right about Aukus? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Trump battles historians for ownership of US presidential records
The Trump administration is pushing for a return to pre-Nixon days when US presidents could do whatever they wanted with presidential records. Newsiline s...
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Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leaders Get our breaki...