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More heatwaves, downpours on way for Aust

CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology scientists are predicting more heatwaves and extreme rainfall events for Australia as a result of climate change.

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Australia less equal than in past: poll

Research shows a majority of Australians believe the country is less equal than it was a decade ago and more should be done to fix it.

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Report calls for no new Brisbane stadiums

Fans of one of Queensland’s major sporting teams have slammed a recommendation for no new stadiums.

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NSW Greens rotten, corrupt says Greens MP

Embattled NSW Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham has described a review into his party’s structures as a bandaid solution.

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SA budget to take $577m hit due to GST

The South Australian government says its budget forecast will take a hit from projected lower GST returns over the next four years.

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Eastman starts bid for jail compensation

The ACT Supreme Court will in January hear a bid by former Treasury official David Eastman for compensation over his wrongful jailing.

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Headspace psychosis support gets funding

Youth mental health organisation Headspace is receiving $110 million in federal government funding to continue running a psychosis program at 14 centres.

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Refugee footballer needs help: lawyers

Supporters of an Australian-based refugee being held in a Thailand detention centre will rally in Melbourne on Wednesday to call for his immediate release.

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Today Show dumps Stefanovic as host

After months of falling ratings and unrelenting coverage of his personal life, TV presenter Karl Stefanovic has been dumped as Nine’s Today Show host.

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‘Put your faith in us’: Nationals’ Leader

Politics wasn’t the federal government’s strong suit this year, but it’s been on the ball with policy, Nationals’ leader Michael McCormack says.

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Revolutionary cancer treatment approved

Children battling leukemia and adults fighting aggressive lymphoma will have access to a new revolutionary treatment after its approval for use in Australia.

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Jailed SA killer regrets stabbing murder

A South Australian man will spend at least 20 years in jail for murder after fatally stabbing a man outside a shopping centre.

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Focus on Nats women after MP’s disgrace

Nationals leader Michael McCormack has praised his two female federal members but is hoping more will make it to Canberra next year.

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William Tyrrell inquest to open in March

Police investigating the disappearance of William Tyrrell are following “active leads” ahead of an inquest to begin in March.

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Brisbane ferry drivers to strike again

Brisbane commuters are being told to make alternative arrangements on Thursday morning when ferry drivers strike again

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NSW minister Pru Goward to quit politics

NSW Family and Community Services Minister Pru Goward has announced she is retiring from politics at the next state election.

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Private health premiums to rise 3.25pct

Private health insurers have been given the go-ahead by the federal government to hike their premiums by 3.25 per cent on April 1.

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Feds ‘out of touch’ on climate: NSW govt

The NSW government says the federal government’s stance on climate and energy policy is preventing new investment and stopping prices from falling.

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