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Reports set to cover issues relating to 149 detainees freed from detention after high court rulingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMonthly reports detailing the status of immigration detainees released as a result of a high court ruling will be rolled out, with Anthony Albanese saying the easing of concerns about community safety was a priority.So-called “community protection”...

This blog is now closed.Peter Dutton says truth in political advertising ‘probably welcome’ but calls out Labor as scare campaign ‘experts’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBallarat mayor: ‘ripple effect’ of miner’s death will be with community for a long timeBallarat mayor Des Hudson also spoke to ABC News Breakfast about the Ballarat mine incident, and said:It’s a...

North Melbourne’s Alastair Clarkson free to coach in round one after avoiding suspension for outburst in weekend’s trial match. This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastScooter rider dies in crash in SydneyA scooter rider has died following a crash at North Ryde in Sydney this morning.We are yet to see her beautiful eyes open,...

This blog is now closed.Samantha Murphy: Victoria police charge man with murder of missing Ballarat womanSoldier Jack Fitzgibbon dies after parachute incident during training activity at RAAF base in RichmondGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNSW government urged to double social housing by 2050Homelessness NSW is urging the state government to spend $1bn each year for a decade...

According to Thai government Srettha Thavisin asked for new standards to be gradually implemented to protect exportsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has denied that the Thai prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, asked him to slow the introduction of Australia’s planned fuel efficiency standard, as tensions simmer between climate advocates and car companies over...

This blog is now closed.Asio conduct in Daniel Duggan case transcended ‘the bounds of propriety’ in one aspect, watchdog findsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNew analysis shows 2m hectares of Queensland forest destroyed in five yearsMore than 2m hectares (4.94m acres) of bushland in Queensland that included large swathes of possible koala habitat has been cleared over...

This blog is now closed.Talk of nuclear power plant sites ‘conjecture’, says Liberal MP amid internal division on Dutton’s policyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastZoe Daniel says Asean has not done enough on crisis in MyanmarThe independent MP for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, was just on ABC RN to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. She argued...

Anthony Albanese plans to boost clean energy and infrastructure exports, and increase visas for travellers from the regionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will set up a $2bn fund to “turbocharge” trade and investment in south-east Asia, with a focus on clean energy and infrastructure.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese,...

This blog is now closed.ACT government considers response after court rules Sofronoff’s calls with journalist gave rise to impression of biasGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast‘Context has changed’ since NSW lit up Opera House to support Israel, Minns saysABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland:You ordered the lighting up of the Sydney Opera House sails in support of...

This blog is now closedFollow all the developments in our Dunkley byelection live blogPeter Dutton’s pre-Dunkley detainee scare blew up, but cost of living is the real electoral dynamiteGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland government pledges over $40m to fertility treatmentsMore women and girls suffering complex medical conditions like cancer will have access to cheaper reproductive care...

Exclusive: The former PM has been enlisted to front a social media campaign to help Labor hold the Victorian seatFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJulia Gillard has been enlisted to help boost Labor’s chances in the Dunkley byelection, with Australia’s first female prime minister fronting a social media push...

This blog is now closed.Bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies found at Bungonia four days after serving officer charged with murderFormer PM Scott Morrison says Australians put ‘too much faith’ in politics in farewell speechGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe trade minister, Don Farrell, is at the World Trade Organisation ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi where...

This blog is now closed.Icac findings against Gladys Berejiklian based on ‘depressing and unrealistic view of life’, lawyer saysGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastParliamentary sparkies walk off job in pay protestParliament House electricians and tradies are walking off the job for 24-hours today in protest of their wages.I would say to the government, if not, why not?...

This blog is now closedEducation minister hints at relief on student Hecs debt and university course fee changesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastReport says HECS needs to be ‘simpler and fairer’: ClareClare says the report includes recommendations about student allowances and proposals around indexation and how to reduce HECS payments He says it makes clear that “HECS...

This blog is now closed.Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top roleGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEx-cyclone Lincoln could gather strength and redevelopA massive storm that lashed the Top End with heavy rain could gather strength and redevelop into a tropical cyclone, AAP reports.We’ve seen all the leaders of major parties...

NSW environment watchdog gives venue green light after tests; agency says schools at Marsden Park and Orchard Hill found to have mulch containing bonded asbestos. This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAsked about the Barnaby Joyce incident and “issues of alcohol in Parliament House”, Chandler-Mather says the public is right to expect “a high...

Move comes after second group found in Western Australia and believed to have arrived on same boat as group found 25km away on FridayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMore than 40 asylum seekers have been taken to Nauru after they were found in a remote part of Western Australia.Guardian...

Peter Dutton says Russian president a ‘murderous dictator’ while foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says Navalny an inspiring figureGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has joined western governments across the globe in holding Vladimir Putin responsible for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.Navalny, 47, died while being held in a...

This blog is now closedHalf a million Victorian homes without power and trains cancelled as storm causes outage at state’s largest coal-fired plantGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastToday is the 16th anniversary of Rudd’s national apologyIt is National Apology Day, which marks the anniversary of the day the former prime minister Kevin Rudd formally apologised to Indigenous...

PM flags amendments to privacy laws and strengthening of hate speech laws after publication of details of a WhatsApp group of Jewish AustraliansGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says his government will propose legislation to crack down on doxing after the publication of details of a WhatsApp group of Jewish Australians.Albanese said on...

Prime minister says ‘there needs to be an explanation’ after former deputy prime minister was seen lying on a Canberra street swearing into his phoneGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has called for the Coalition leadership to explain the actions of former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, who was last week filmed lying on a...

This blog is now closedCoalition to present ‘pay on delay’ bill to make airlines compensate affected passengersGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQuake reactionsMelburnians are reporting being woken up by the 4.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Leongatha at 12.49am. The epicentre was 8km deep.Thought it was my cat trying to beat it down as she always does when...

This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastDavid Littleproud continued:But there needs to be greater architectural reform, which is also what Professor Fels articulated, which is what the Nationals have said. When there’s too much market concentration, you have too much power.And all we’re saying is that whether it is in the supermarket [or farm...

This blog is now closedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPocock voices concerns on IR bill, leaning towards yesDavid Pocock is also speaking to ABC radio RN Breakfast (the pair are in the studio together) and he is listing some of his own concerns around the legislation which include some of the technicalities around the gig economy and...