Labor MP Josh Burns, flanked by members of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students in parliament this week. (ABC News: Matt Roberts) In short:Â Labor MP Josh Burns is hoping …
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Senator calls for federal government action after Central Land Council chair’s criminal history revealed
by adminby adminAt a rally in Alice Springs last year, Warren Williams admitted to previously hitting his wife, but says "everyone deserves a second chance". (ABC News: Xavier Martin) In short: Senator …
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Australian aluminium is in the sights of the Trump administration. (ABC Newcastle: Anthony Scully) In short:Â Questions over a verbal trade deal cut with the US are re-emerging as the …
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The government has directed banks to relax lending rules for some student debt holders. (ABC News: Keana Naughton) In short: New rules allowing banks to disregard serviceability of a student …
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After seven years, the NT government has confirmed it has discontinued the process of forming a treaty with Aboriginal people. (ABC News: Mitchell Woolnough) In short: The Northern Territory's Country …
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WA’s 2030 coal phase-out in doubt over concerns renewable energy projects are behind target
by adminby adminExperts say the WA government looks increasingly unlikely to take coal offline by 2030. (ABC News: Anthony Pancia) In short: Experts are worried WA Labor's multi-billion-dollar promise to replace coal …
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US tariff exemption for Australian metal exports ‘under consideration’, Albanese says
by adminby adminAnthony Albanese speaks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning. (Supplied: X/@anthonyalbanese) In short:Â A tariff exemption for Australian steel and aluminium exports to the United States was "under …
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Why is Labor giving oxygen to the Liberals’ Churchlands candidate Basil Zempilas ahead of the WA election?
by adminby adminBasil Zempilas addressing his supporters at his campaign launch. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) Labor ripped off the gloves and levelled up its attacks on Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas in the …
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WA Labor promises $104m upgrade to Royal Perth Hospital, Liberals commit $91m for more urgent care clinics
by adminby adminLabor's plan would significantly expand the emergency department. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) In short: On the first official weekend of election campaigning, WA Labor and Liberals have announced their health …
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Anthony Albanese promises to lock grocery prices in remote stores to city prices
by adminby adminThe federal government will improve supply and lower the cost of essential groceries at remote stores. (ABC Central West: Xanthe Gregory) In short: The cost of 30 essential grocery products …