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Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars
If you’ve been stuck at airport departure gates for hours wondering if your flight will ever show up, latest data shows you’re far from alone. Domestic aviation performance figures showed …
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Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable
State and territory ministers will be brought together in a bid to address critical skills shortages as part of an overhaul of Australia’s migration system. Federal Immigration Minister Andrew Giles …
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New national cancer plan to boost support for patients
A new national plan will aim to improve the health care and support given to cancer patients. The Australian Cancer Plan will lay out strategies to increase prevention and screening, …
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Cheesed off: Australia-EU free-trade talks collapse
Trade Minister Don Farrell held talks with European counterparts at the sidelines of the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Osaka, but progress for the free-trade deal once again stalled. …
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Indigenous areas heavily backed the voice to parliament
Areas with the largest proportion of Indigenous Australians heavily backed the voice referendum. Of the 10 polling booth catchment areas at the referendum with the highest Indigenous population, according to …
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Australia votes ‘no’ to voice in the constitution
A proposed Indigenous voice to parliament is likely to fail, with pollsters declaring victory for the ‘no’ case in three states. Australians have rejected a proposal to enshrine an Indigenous …
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Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled
After more than 70 years with the image of a Queen, Australian cash is now King. The Royal Australian Mint on Thursday unveiled the effigy of King Charles III, which …
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More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 people have bought their first home in regional parts of the country in the past year, as part of a government scheme. The regional first home buyer …
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Credit card gambling ban expanding to cover online bets
Gamblers will soon be unable to place wagers online using their credit cards in a bid to reduce problem betting. The federal government introduced legislation to parliament on Wednesday banning …
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PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement
Anthony Albanese says he wants to see negotiations on a free-trade agreement with the European Union settled by the end of the year, as he held talks with world leaders …