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Nazi symbols risk jail term under proposed federal law
A proposal to ban Nazi symbols from public display will be introduced to federal parliament by the attorney-general. If passed, Australia’s criminal code will be amended to prohibit hate symbols …
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Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney
Qantas and Jetstar will be the first two airlines ready for take-off from the new Western Sydney international airport. The airport is on track to open in late 2026, and …
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Voice architect accuses Dutton of being ‘duplicitous’
A leading architect of the Indigenous voice proposal has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of pushing a race-based argument he promised he would avoid. Prominent ‘yes’ campaigner Noel Pearson said …
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Police confused on charges test, Lehrmann inquiry told
The chief prosecutor in former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial believes ACT police could be confused about the level of proof required to charge someone with an offence. Director …
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Assange case ‘most dangerous threat’ to press freedom
Media organisations are using world press freedom day to push the United States government to drop extradition proceedings against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange. The Australian has been in prison in …
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Liberals accused of ‘Judas betrayal’ in opposing voice
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been called out for his “Judas betrayal” of the nation by a leading Indigenous figure responding to the Liberal Party’s decision not to support a …
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Parliament to reflect on pain of forced adoptions
Mothers and families affected by forced adoptions will be remembered in parliament as the federal government announces extra funding for support services. Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the national …
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Keating sinks the boot into ‘irrational’ AUKUS deal
Australia’s new security deal with the United States and United Kingdom is the worst international decision since conscription during World War I, Paul Keating says. In a blistering attack on …
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Australia sends rescue team after Turkey earthquake
Australia will deploy a search and rescue team to assist in recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a team of 72 defence force …