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Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy
Deaths on Australian roads are increasing but a blackout on critical road data means the best practice solutions are not being shared to reduce fatalities.
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Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW
People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.
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Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants
Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy.
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ASIO boss, AFP commissioner issue social media warning
The heads of ASIO and the federal police will call on social media companies to intensify efforts to keep users safe online.
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Albanese steps up history trek along Kokoda Trail
Anthony Albanese will complete his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead up to Anzac Day commemorations.
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Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul
A review of the points test for migrants in Australia will be carried out as part of immigration system changes.
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Tasmania's Cape Wickham ranked No.1 golf course
Cape Wickham on Tasmania's King Island has replaced Royal Melbourne as Australia's No.1 golf course in the Australian Golf Digest rankings.
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Richmond coach Yze raring for Melbourne reunion
Former Melbourne assistant coach Adem Yze will take on his old club for the first time when he leads Richmond in the Anzac Day eve blockbuster.
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Musk to test takedown power of Australia's internet cop
Under the threat of huge fines for continuing to display footage of a terrorist attack, X appears set to urge a court to curb the eSafety Commissioner's power.
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Judge tells Trump lawyer he is 'losing all credibility'
Two days into the first criminal trial of a former US president, the presiding judge has told Donald Trump's lawyer he is "losing all credibility".
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Cricket Australia allow Bartlett to play English T20s
After initially blocking Xavier Bartlett's off-season spell with English county Kent, Cricket Australia has agreed to allow to pacer to play a stint of T20s.
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Nothing will stop Rwanda policy, UK's Sunak says
Five people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France hours after Britain's upper house of parliament passed tough new asylum seeker laws.
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Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
The Solomon Islands election is being watched by Australia, China and the United States because of the potential impact on regional security.
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EU staffer arrested in Germany for spying for China
A European Union parliamentary staffer accused of passing information about EU legislature discussions to Chinese intelligence has been arrested in Germany.
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GWS captain Greene suspended, Giants' Hogan cleared
GWS captain Toby Greene will miss the clash with the Brisbane Lions after failing to clear himself of a one-game rough conduct ban at the AFL tribunal.
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Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier
The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.
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In-form Holmes stays at Cats with four-year deal
Geelong have secured young talent Max Holmes on a four-year deal, ending growing speculation about his AFL future beyond this season.
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Bombers face Anzac Day litmus test against Magpies
Essendon captain Zach Merrett says Anzac Day will show them how far they have come since Collingwood mauled them at the end of last season.
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Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.