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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 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....
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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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Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
A lapse in a law that allows the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full...
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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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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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Neo-Nazi lost an east German election, but extremism remains
A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a mayoral election in the eastern state of Saxony. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsch...
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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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Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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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...