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National & Local

Live: Hizb ut-Tahrir officially listed as a prohibited hate group

The Australian government has officially classified Hizb ut-Tahrir as a prohibited hate group, as announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

Mar 5 β€’ 20:02 UTC
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National & Local

Green whistles for IUD insertion among SA Labor's healthcare promises

The South Australian government is pledging improved pain relief options for women undergoing IUD insertions as part of their healthcare commitments.

Mar 5 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

The Australian government has not confirmed the presence of Australian crew on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship, amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 5 β€’ 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

Government silent on claims Australians were on US sub that sank warship

The Australian government has not confirmed reports about Australian personnel being present on a US submarine involved in the sinking of an Iranian warship.

Mar 5 β€’ 08:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

β€˜A win for democracy’: Labor abandons freedom of information law changes that would have reduced transparency

The Australian Labor government has reversed its proposed changes to freedom of information laws, which would have implemented new fees and restricted access to government information.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:48 UTC
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National & Local

Artists warn government to 'hold its nerve' on AI copyright

Australian artists and copyright advocates caution the government against loosening copyright protections amid pressures from big tech in the context of artificial intelligence.

Mar 4 β€’ 20:21 UTC
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National & Local

Live: Additional three flights scheduled to depart UAE for Australia

The Australian government has scheduled three additional flights to return citizens from the UAE amid ongoing military activity in the Middle East.

Mar 4 β€’ 20:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Australia politics live: stranded Australians return from Middle East; new inquiry into racism towards Indigenous Australians

The Australian government has announced a parliamentary inquiry into rising racism against Indigenous Australians, prompted by recent attacks and a general increase in hate towards First Nations people.

Mar 4 β€’ 19:53 UTC
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National & Local

Grant cancelled for Islamic community group amid 'social cohesion concerns'

The Australian federal government has revoked a $670,000 grant for the Taha Humanity Association due to concerns about social cohesion.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tim Wilson stuns Australian parliament with attempt at singing Billy Joel song – video

Australian shadow treasurer Tim Wilson surprises parliament by singing a parody of Billy Joel's 'We Didn’t Start the Fire,' criticizing the government for inflationary spending.

Mar 4 β€’ 04:05 UTC
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Crime & Justice

SA government applies for 'vile monster' Peter Liddy to be jailed indefinitely

The South Australian government seeks to indefinitely imprison convicted child sex offender Peter Liddy, who is set for release despite a history of heinous crimes.

Mar 4 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Australian wildlife in β€˜harm’s way’ with volunteers left to β€˜pick up the pieces’ amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Australia faces a biodiversity crisis as volunteers and advocates urge the government to implement stronger national protections for endangered species affected by climate disasters.

Mar 2 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'

The Coalition has labeled Australian children stranded in a detention camp in Syria as 'ISIS sympathisers', demanding the government prevent their return.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:16 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

Afternoon Update: Australians in Middle East travel limbo; Pauline Hanson censured again; and Christina Applegate on life with MS

Australian travellers in the Middle East face disruptions due to the ongoing conflict, with significant flight cancellations and warnings from the foreign minister on government assistance limitations.

Mar 2 β€’ 06:03 UTC
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National & Local

Coalition votes against censuring Hanson over no 'good' Muslim comment

The Australian Coalition government has declined to support a censure motion against One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for her comments suggesting there are no 'good' Muslims, with the motion ultimately passing due to votes from Labor and the Greens.

Mar 2 β€’ 05:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Iran conflict to cause β€˜serious’ travel disruptions as 115,000 Australians remain in region amid cancelled flights

The Australian government warns of significant travel disruptions for Australians in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, with many flights canceled and airspace closures complicating travel plans.

Mar 1 β€’ 21:47 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

High-speed rail and heartbreak. Will this time be any different? - podcast

The Australian government has unveiled plans to fund a $60 billion high-speed rail project between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to cut travel time to just one hour, but past failures raise skepticism about its realization.

Mar 1 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Australia Thwarts Terror Plot Targeting Mosques and State Institutions

Australia has thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at attacking mosques and state institutions, resulting in the arrest of a 20-year-old Western Australian man.

Feb 28 β€’ 05:08 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

The Australian government has announced plans to construct a high-speed rail line from Sydney to Newcastle, aiming to transform travel and contribute to emissions reduction by 2050.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Two staff stabbed after US contractor used Kia Carnival to transfer Australian immigration detainee: β€˜You might as well hire an Uber’

Two staff members were stabbed by an immigration detainee being transported in an unsecured Kia Carnival, raising serious safety concerns regarding the private contractor used by the Australian government.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

The Australian government is considering reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax to alleviate the housing crisis ahead of the May federal budget.

Feb 27 β€’ 03:43 UTC
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National & Local

Labor not ruling out negative gearing changes

The Australian Labor government is reconsidering changes to negative gearing, indicating potential reforms to the tax break following a report suggesting new measures could be in the works.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:14 UTC
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National & Local

Government launches consultation into locally made wind infrastructure

The Australian government has initiated a consultation process to explore domestic manufacturing capabilities for wind turbine infrastructure.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:02 UTC
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National & Local

Thousands break into property market with 5% Deposit Scheme

The Australian government's 5% Deposit Scheme for first homebuyers has seen a significant increase in participation due to recent reforms allowing access to buyers of all income levels.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

National vineyard register welcomed by struggling wine industry

The Australian government will set up a National Vineyard Register to help the struggling wine industry track vineyard sizes and grape varieties.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

News live: Australian government evacuates families of diplomats as tensions rise in Middle East

The Australian government has ordered the evacuation of families of diplomats from Israel and Lebanon amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:53 UTC
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National & Local

Australian diplomats' families offered evacuation over Iran threat

The Australian government is preparing to evacuate the families of diplomats stationed in the Middle East due to escalating tensions surrounding Iran.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:37 UTC
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National & Local

Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim

Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.

Feb 24 β€’ 22:31 UTC
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National & Local

SA Labor's stamp duty policy appears at odds with former treasurer's view

The South Australian Labor government's stamp duty policy is at odds with the previous views expressed by former Treasurer Stephen Mullighan regarding who should benefit from such tax relief.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

NT environmentalists β€˜gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna

Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt

The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

15 months, 270 AI experts and $188k bill before AI body scrapped

The Australian government discontinued its AI Advisory Body after 15 months of planning and recruitment, sparking concerns about the future of AI regulation in the country.

Feb 24 β€’ 04:15 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our government’s support to return | Donald Rothwell

The article discusses the plight of 23 Australian children stranded in Syria and the Australian government's refusal to repatriate them alongside their mothers, amidst political controversy.

Feb 24 β€’ 03:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Australian families in convoy from Syrian camp warned they would be attacked unless they turned around

A convoy of Australian families from a Syrian camp was warned by Syrian government officials that they would be attacked if they continued to Damascus.

Feb 23 β€’ 22:40 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: High-speed rail could be 'shovel ready' in two years, government says

The Australian government has announced plans to commence construction of the country's first high-speed rail line, which could begin as early as 2028 with additional funding of $229.6 million.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Guardian Australia
National & Local

PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:53 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Australia supports if the British government wants to remove Andrew from the line of succession

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the British line of succession amidst allegations of misconduct.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Australian government says it would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession

The Australian government expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession following his arrest for misconduct allegations.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail to be 'shovel-ready' in two years

The Australian federal government is investing an additional $230 million to make the Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail project 'shovel-ready' within two years.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition

Bill Kelty criticized the Australian government for its lack of ambition in tax reform during a parliamentary inquiry, advocating for significant changes to the capital gains tax.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Government dismisses call to criminalise aiding return of IS-linked women

The Australian government rejects a proposal to criminalise assistance for IS-linked families returning home, deeming it a mere publicity stunt.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:18 UTC
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National & Local

South Australian election campaign officially begins

The election campaign in South Australia has officially commenced with major parties pitching their policies to voters after writs were issued.

Feb 21 β€’ 07:03 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Zempilas has three H's in mind. There's one more he'll want to avoid

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas focuses on housing, health, and household stress as key issues while critiquing the Western Australian government.

Feb 21 β€’ 00:04 UTC
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National & Local

Racing champions unload over Phillip Island MotoGP loss to Adelaide

Former MotoGP champions Wayne Gardner and Casey Stoner express their disappointment over the Victorian government's decision to relocate the Australian MotoGP from Phillip Island to Adelaide starting in 2027.

Feb 19 β€’ 01:54 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Victoria loses MotoGP after refusing to move event from Phillip Island

Victoria will no longer host the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island after the state government declined to move the event to Albert Park.

Feb 18 β€’ 06:47 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Australian with ISIS links in Syria temporarily blocked from coming home

An Australian citizen with links to ISIS has been issued a temporary exclusion order preventing their return from Syria by the federal government, confirmed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

Feb 18 β€’ 06:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Chalmers's Lowe blow after ex-RBA governor offers rebuke of 'handouts'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers suggests that former RBA Governor Philip Lowe's criticisms of government spending stem from a personal grievance over not being reappointed.

Feb 18 β€’ 04:07 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Randa Abdel-Fattah to feature at Sydney Writers' Festival

Randa Abdel-Fattah, a Palestinian-Australian author, will participate in the upcoming Sydney Writers' Festival despite facing a rescinded invitation to another festival amid government pressure.

Feb 17 β€’ 21:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Return of IS-linked families an 'enduring problem' for Australia, O'Neil says

A Labor frontbencher affirms the Australian government's position on the return of families linked to Islamic State fighters as it navigates pressures regarding their passport acquisition.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:22 UTC

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