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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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Former NSW Senator Leaves Liberal Party
Hughes names Price and Henderson as part of internal bloc allegedly undermining Ley.
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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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Australia Records Another Emergency Call Death as Samsung Phone Fails
Outdated Samsung devices have been flagged for emergency-call failures, with regulators urging immediate updates after a fatal Triple Zero incident.
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Asbestos Sand Crisis Widens as Schools Close Across Three States
Authorities warn cleanup will take days as schools in the ACT, Tasmania, and SA respond to asbestos found in recalled sand products.
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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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Over 700 People Charged in 4-Day Domestic Violence Crackdown
Police in New South Wales have charged 752 people and seized 87 firearms and 30 other weapons.
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‘Numbers Need to Be Lower’: Coalition Drafting Tougher Migration Plan
Ley confirms Paul Scarr and John O’Donnell are shaping the Coalition’s migration plan.
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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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Former NSW Senator Leaves Liberal Party
Hughes names Price and Henderson as part of internal bloc allegedly undermining Ley.
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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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Australia Records Another Emergency Call Death as Samsung Phone Fails
Outdated Samsung devices have been flagged for emergency-call failures, with regulators urging immediate updates after a fatal Triple Zero incident.
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Asbestos Sand Crisis Widens as Schools Close Across Three States
Authorities warn cleanup will take days as schools in the ACT, Tasmania, and SA respond to asbestos found in recalled sand products.
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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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Over 700 People Charged in 4-Day Domestic Violence Crackdown
Police in New South Wales have charged 752 people and seized 87 firearms and 30 other weapons.
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‘Numbers Need to Be Lower’: Coalition Drafting Tougher Migration Plan
Ley confirms Paul Scarr and John O’Donnell are shaping the Coalition’s migration plan.
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