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Curbing crime, boosting tourism focus of NT budget

Millions of dollars will be spent tackling crime rates, and tourism spending will be increased to try and lure more visitors to the Northern Territory...

Brothers' neglect preventable, disability inquiry told

Interactions between the Queensland government and the family of two brothers found malnourished and locked in a room are being examined by a royal co...

New land for housing in two SA regional sites

The South Australian government has moved to free up land for housing in two locations in regional South Australia.

Top cop sorry for force's racist actions, 'cover-ups'

Racist attitudes of officers have caused significant harm to generations of Aboriginal families, Victoria's police chief concedes.

Materials and energy sectors boost Australian shares

The local share market is bouncing back from its third weekly decline, bolstered by news in the energy, materials and financial sectors.

Review details benefits of exclusive Sam Smith concert

The South Australian government has revealed the full benefits of an exclusive Sam Smith concert which drew heavy criticism.

Lehrmann rape trial not extraordinary, says prosecutor

Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has made an unexpected appearance at an inquiry examining how the justice system handled rape allegations agai...

Sugar hit expected for Aussie canegrowers in UK deal

Aussie canegrowers say the UK trade deal is particularly sweet for them, giving meaningful access to the British market for the first time since the 1...

Qantas faces off in High Court over workforce cull

Qantas will argue its decision to lay off more than 1600 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was not illegal in an appeal to the High Court.

Brawling NSW Nationals set for another leadership spill

Speculation is rife there will be a leadership spill in the NSW Nationals amid tensions over a prestigious parliamentary job, a day before parliament...

Top cop apologises for police force's racist actions

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has conceded racist attitudes of officers have caused significant harm to generations of Aboriginal fa...

Electric vehicle ad campaign claps back at ex-PM's jibe

A new advertising campaign for electric vehicles makes fun of former prime minister Scott Morrison's election claim that Labor's policy would "end the...

Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda

It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security...

Budget cost shifting not about 'slash and cut and burn'

The federal government assures its almost $18 billion in re-prioritised spending is sensible and won't drain programs of money they need.

Single parent payment threshold extended in budget

The federal government is changing the cut-off for the single parent payment, raising it to 14 years for the youngest child, up from the current age o...

Cost-of-living budget relief to include single parents

A boost to single parent support has been included in a $14.6 billion cost-of-living package to be outlined in detail in Tuesday's federal budget.

Westpac hikes dividend as half year profit surges

Westpac is raising its dividend 15 per cent to 70c per share as CEO Peter King says it has become a "simpler, stronger bank".

Victoria to launch digital driver's licences by 2024

Victoria will trial digital driver's licences in a regional city for six months before launching the technology across the state next year.

Man dies in car with hole through the windscreen

An unidentified man has died after being found with critical injuries inside a car that has a hole through the windscreen.

South Australia woos backers for green hydrogen, steel

The world needs South Australian-made green hydrogen, ammonia and steel to meet net-zero emission targets, Premier Peter Malinauskas will tell investo...