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Rachel Payne (second left), victim-survivors and advocates are urging for legislative changes. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsVictims turn up heat over abuse liability 'loophole'

A state isn't ruling out a unilateral legislative response after a High Court ruling that a church wasn't liable for a priest's historical abuse of a child.

Callum Godde

Independent Nicolette Boele has clawed back Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian's lead in Bradford. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsSydney seat back in play as election counting narrows

The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.

Andrew Brown

Teal independent Nicolette Boele may still be able to win the Sydney seat of Bradfield after an influx of postal votes. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Federal PoliticsTeal’s shock bounce back in nailbiter race

Bradfield had been tipped to stay in Liberal hands, but an influx of postal votes has put the key Sydney seat back in play.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Premier Chris Minns said he would support the amended bill. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

newsAnti-abortion activist accused of political bullying

Liberal and Labor leaders in one Australian state have slammed an anti-activist campaigner over allegations of misinformation and bullying.

Nathan Schmidt

New small business commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan.

State politicsCommentsPremiumKey player in Nicheliving saga appointed small business boss

The head of WA’s building watchdog who stripped embattled builder NicheLiving of its registration has been appointed small business commissioner.

Oliver Lane

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Albanese government is looking to ‘advance Australia’s interest’ in US tariff negotiations. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Federal PoliticsTop diplomat’s vow amid Trump tariff turbulence

Australia’s top diplomat has made the country’s position clear as talks for a US tariff carve out grind on.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A rise in road fatalities has prompted calls for lower speed limits in high traffic areas. (Luke Costin/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsWould you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?

The success of reduced speed limits in some areas has road safety advocates urging nationwide changes to protect children, parents and the elderly.

Sebastian Tan

Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Huge responsibility’: Doctors hit back over new gun laws

Doctors are in open revolt against the State Government’s new gun laws, refusing to conduct the health assessments people need to get a firearm licence.

Ben Harvey

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NewsSenior cops’ ‘failure’ before horror strip search

The “senior echelons” of one of the country’s largest police forces failed to properly train officers before a woman’s “humiliating” strip search, a court has been told.

Nathan Schmidt

Election officials have apologised after a box of ballot papers disappeared. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsMissing election ballot papers found at worker's home

More than 1800 ballots for the Sydney seat of Barton went missing during the election count, later being discovered at the home of a transport worker.

Andrew Brown

Former Uruguayan president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica has died at the age of 89. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsEx-Uruguayan leader and rebel icon Jose Mujica dies

A former rebel who became president of Uruguay is being mourned by South American leaders after his death at the age of 89.

Lucinda Elliott and Helen Popper

QLDVOTES24 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 26, 2024: Voters cast their ballots in Springwood. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

POLITICSPremiumMissing ballots found at AEC worker’s home

Almost 2000 ballots that went missing on election night have been found at the Sydney home of a temporary AEC worker.

Hannah Wilcox

Sussan Ley has been elected Liberal Party leader in the wake of Labor’s landslide federal election. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATED‘Back to basics’: Senior Lib’s call on new leader

One of the most senior women in the Liberal Party has weighed in on Sussan Ley’s historic election as party leader.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSAustralia’s first steps with allies revealed

Penny Wong has revealed Australia’s first steps with crucial allies as the Prime Minister is expected to touch down in Indonesia on Wednesday.

Hannah Wilcox

President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-US Investment Forum at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

THE NIGHTLYTrump announces $927 billion deal with Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has announced a near trillion-dollar deal with Saudi Arabia that will see investments in energy security, defence, technology and critical minerals.

Max Corstorphan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about ongoing concerns relating to the North West Shelf expansion in a fleeting visit to WA. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

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Albo addresses North West Shelf delays in fleeting WA visit

LIVE UPDATES: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about ongoing concerns relating to the North West Shelf expansion in a fleeting visit to WA.

Max Corstorphan, Madeline Cove and David Johns

President Donald Trump says he will cease all US sanctions on Syria.

Donald TrumpComments‘Good luck’: Trump to remove all US sanctions on Syria

‘I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness.’

Natasha Turak

President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-US Investment Forum at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

World PoliticsCommentsTrump announces $927 billion deal with Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has announced a near trillion-dollar deal with Saudi Arabia that will see investments in energy security, defence, technology and critical minerals.

Max Corstorphan

Doctors have found a small nodule in the prostate of ex US President Joe Biden. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsNodule found in ex US president Joe Biden's prostate

A nodule found in the prostate of former US President Joe Biden will be further evaluated to rule out cancer.

Staff Writers

But with the party’s Senate vote largely intact, and now proportionally big enough to hold the balance of power, David Shoebridge is still talking a big game, untroubled by mention of Albanese’s mandate. 

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Greens urged to get out of the way Shoebridge has no regrets

The people have delivered their verdict, but Labor’s emphatic re-election won’t silence Anthony Albanese’s critics for long and the Senate is shaping up to be a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side.

Jessica Page

Amana Living chief executive Stephanie Buckland.

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Hope age care brings party leaders maturity and wisdom

If the aged care sector is to improve and excel, in line with a rapidly ageing population, our leaders are going to have to put their heads together and address these challenges.

Stephanie Buckland

Minister for Small Business Anne Aly poses for a portrait at Parliament House in Canberra

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Anne Aly aims to reshape multiculturalism with new portfolio

Anne Aly sees her trio of new portfolios - small business, multicultural affairs and international development - as being joined by a thread of aspiration and economic opportunity.

Katina Curtis

Hannah Ferguson's Cheek Media reached four million people during the election campaign. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsNo tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign

Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.

Dominic Giannini

The NT's record spend on law and order won't address the causes of crime, the opposition says. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

BudgetNT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

The ongoing mass incarceration of youth offenders in a crime-ridden territory will only fuel repeat offending, the opposition says.

Lloyd Jones

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