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Minister ‘presumes’ McKenzie will survive

Health Minister Greg Hunt has been less than effusive when asked whether cabinet colleague Bridget McKenzie will survive the so-called sports rorts controversy.

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Health minister rejects call for sugar tax

The Morrison government has snubbed calls from Australian of the Year James Muecke to introduce a sugar tax.

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Health minister rejects call for sugar tax

The Morrison government has snubbed calls from Australian of the Year James Muecke to introduce a sugar tax.

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More workplace inspectors to target unions

The construction watchdog is recruiting more workplace inspectors in Queensland to monitor union members.

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New dates mooted for Australia Day

Advocates are suggesting scrapping Australia Day for a national Wattle Day, while Nova Peris suggests the national day be moved to March 3.

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NSW RFS warns of increased fire activity

The NSW Rural Fire Service has warned fire activity is increasing across the state as a result of high temperatures and windy conditions.

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Rosie Batty hits out at Arndt award

Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty criticised the awarding of an Australia Day honour to controversial writer Bettina Arndt.

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Bushfire appeal funds flow in SA

The South Australian government has started distributing funds raised for bushfire victims through a public appeal.

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Missing toddler found in Vic bushland

A four-year-old boy has been found in bushland 24 hours after he went missing on his family’s propery in rural Victoria.

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Qld marks Australia Day, Invasion Day

Australia Day celebrations and activities are going ahead across Queensland as well as an Invasion Day rally attended by thousands of people in in Brisbane.

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Possible fourth coronavirus case in NSW

NSW Health say they may have uncovered a fourth case of coronavirus in the state after a patient tested positive during initial examinations.

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New Aust medal to honour bushfire service

A new medal will be awarded to Australian firefighters, police, paramedics and others to recognise their service during the latest bushfire season.

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Australia Day a time for unity: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for unity in the face of bushfires, drought and floods on Australia Day.

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Government may pull Aussies from China

The government may pull Australians out of China in light of the coronavirus outbreak as the nation’s chief medical officer says more cases locally are likely.

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Bushfires on minds at Australian awards

Australian of the Year James Muecke paid tribute to emergency workers and firefighters as he accepted the award for his sight-saving work.

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Bushfire crash probe maps plane wreckage

Investigators will on Sunday begin poring through data captured in the final moments before a firefighting plane crashed and exploded in southern NSW.

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