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I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary. Newsiline summarises th...
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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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Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered d...
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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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President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
President Trump is trying to downsize the U.S Forest Service and eliminate wildfire and smoke research as the American West is facing a potentially epic s...
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South Korea: Ex-President Yoon gets 30 years for sending drones into North Korea
The verdict marks the latest legal blow for South Korea's impeached former leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been sentenced to life in prison earlier...
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Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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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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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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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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UK defense secretary abruptly resigns, saying government won't spend enough on military
The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down. Newsiline...
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Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands. Newsiline summar...
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Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns
Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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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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Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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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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Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row
The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full
Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Sex doll art sparks debate at German president's residence
Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state build...
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A sex doll? Art questions power at German president's residence
Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contempory artworks enter in dialogue with political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state bu...
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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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Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan
The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?
How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original pub...
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Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election: A tale of two high streets
The fortunes of both high streets will be one of the big topics to be considered by the constituency's new MP, following next week's election. Newsiline s...
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Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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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....