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Albanese wraps G20 summit with trade talks

November 16, 2022 07:52 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Anthony Albanese has joined other leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine while pushing the case for a free trade agreement with the Eur...

Fred Nile bows out after record term

November 16, 2022 06:01 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Fred Nile has used his final speech to parliament to criticise sex work and drugs, saying his Christian faith has guided him through his political...

Labor slams Liberals over Mark Latham link

November 16, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

NSW Labor says the Liberals inviting divisive MP Mark Latham to speak at a fundraiser smacks of hypocrisy for his racist language.

Experts to head university sector overhaul

November 16, 2022 12:55 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

An eminent scientist will lead a major review of higher education across Australia to ensure the sector is meeting the needs of students and staff....

Bookmakers defend bulk TV advertising

November 16, 2022 11:04 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Two bookmakers have admitted they have a social responsibility to ensure their advertisements don't target minors.

Guy stands strong on Vic discrimination

November 16, 2022 10:58 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

In a wide-ranging interview, Victoria's Liberal leader has defended his party over a religious discrimination promise, donor scandal and e...

Albanese and China's Xi meet in Bali

November 15, 2022 08:26 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough at the G20 summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a "constructive" meeting with Chinese President...

Hazzard chokes back tears in final speech

November 15, 2022 06:01 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Brad Hazzard became emotional as he spoke of the impact of the death of his younger brother during his final speech to the NSW parliament.

NSW 'koala wars' bill quickly ditched

November 15, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Legislation that would have cut red tape for NSW landowners wanting to clear native forest on their properties has been quickly shelved.

WA nurses drop strike after new pay offer

November 15, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Western Australia's nursing union has agreed to call off industrial action, which was expected to impact elective surgeries at Perth's biggest hosp...

Visa backlog slashed by 245,000

November 15, 2022 02:34 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australia has carved off a quarter of its visa application backlog since June, says Immigration Minister Andrew Giles.

Experts rule out third COVID booster shot

November 15, 2022 01:35 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Despite a spike in COVID-19 cases, the country's leading vaccine advisory body says Australians don't yet need a fifth dose of vaccine.

SA weighs overhaul of rental laws

November 15, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

The South Australian government has released a discussion paper on possible changes to renting laws, including a ban on "rent bidding".

Regions hold up as city home prices dive

November 15, 2022 06:22 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Regional home prices soared during the pandemic and are so far proving more resilient to interest rate shocks than metropolitan markets.

Albanese secures meeting with China's Xi

November 14, 2022 08:43 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Reducing Australia's dependence on China will be an important step for the nation's resilience, as Anthony Albanese secures a meeting with...

Cyber attacks set to double in Australia

November 14, 2022 12:05 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Australians can expect the number of cyber attacks targeting their sensitive data to double, with a cyber security report making other key warnings...

Free NSW pre-kindergarten year to start

November 14, 2022 11:29 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Seven NSW 'childcare deserts' will be the first to benefit from a program providing a free year of pre-school before children before they start sch...

Barilaro acted improperly, bureaucrat says

November 14, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Former NSW Treasury secretary Michael Pratt says ex-deputy premier John Barilaro acted inappropriately during salary negotiations for the London ag...

PM shares Seven Sisters story with hosts

November 13, 2022 10:02 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has opened a pop up exhibit in Phnom Penh to mark the anniversary of Australia-Cambodia diplomatic relations.

Bill relief promised at Vic party launches

November 13, 2022 04:44 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS

Victoria's major parties have both promised power bill relief at their official election campaign launches, ahead of polls opening for the November...

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