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Backlash continues over WA youth detention

<p>Premier Mark McGowan is facing criticism from Labor party elders and other prominent West Australians over issues within the justice system.</p>

What is the progress of CBDC (eAUD) in Australia?

According to this paper, released almost two months back, the announcement on ‘selected use cases’ for the pilot eAUD is due in December 2022.

Premier backs 'tough calls' over flooding

<p>South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to leave some properties along the Murray at the mercy of the rising waters are tough...

Ardern grapples with NZ crime challenge

<p>New Zealand's government and opposition are at loggerheads on how to confront crime as the death of a dairy worker in Auckland shocks Kiwis.</p>

Picasso inspiration for Vic kids' art game

<p>Victorian children will get the chance to make art using the methods of European masters when the NGV activities tour comes to town.</p>

RBA sorry for interest rate predictions

<p>Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has admitted language around the 2024 interest rate forecast was not clear enough and apologised for the miscommunica...

Police needed 'patience' in Walker arrest

<p>The inquest into the death of Kumajayi Walker has been told that Northern Territory police should have shown more patience over his arrest.</p>

Suspected beer thief nabbed in NSW chase

<p>An alleged beer thief has led police on a 170-kilometre chase through southern NSW before being caught and charged with stealing and traffic offenc...

Fien to instil grit at Dolphins

<p>Nathan Fien competed hard and tough for Wayne Bennett as a player at St George Illawarra and brings those qualities to the table as Dolphins assist...

Vic Liberal leadership contenders emerge

<p>Several contenders are vying for the leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party after the coalition lost out to Labor for the third time in a row.</...

'Big milestone' pays off for TASK Group

<p>Shares in TASK Group have soared by a third after the Kiwi customer engagement company lifted guidance after restructuring its contract with McDona...

Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50

<p>Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next y...

Albanese to talk energy with state leaders

<p>The prime minister and state and territory leaders will meet for national cabinet on December 7 as work continues to push down gas and electricity...

Sanctions urged for 'child-killer regime'

<p>Activists and dual-nationals are calling on Australia to end negotiations with the Iranian government in the wake of escalating human rights abuses...

NAB fraudster stays out of jail for now

<p>Fraudster Helen Rosamond has been granted a short-term respite from jail after being found guilty of embezzling millions from the National Australi...

TV star to be charged over chopper crash

<p>The Northern Territory police have issued an arrest warrant for TV presenter Matt Wright over a fatal helicopter crash in February.</p>

Tszyu heads to US for world title fight

<p>Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has headed to the US to prepare for his super-welterweight world title fight in January against American Jermell C...

Workplace harassment reforms become law

<p>Australian workplaces are being urged to start making changes now to ensure they meet requirements when new sexual harassment laws come into force....

Calls for visa permanency for refugees

<p>More than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.</p>

Health tests in all NSW preschools in 2024

<p>NSW will be the first state to check all preschoolers for health and developmental milestones to detect and address any issues before children star...