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Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?

Rio Tinto, the owners of Tomago, has enjoyed attractively priced electricity for a long time, most recently with AGL.

Victoria parliament issues historic apology to First Peoples, pledges Treaty for justice and equality

Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said the apology marks “a place of reckoning” for all Victorians and recognises the profound impact of past decisions on generations of First Peoples.

Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

With this plan, the government promises an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) economy that protects workers, fills service gaps, and supports local AI development.

One million refugees granted visas in Australia, 300,000 on waiting list

"Australia’s world-class settlement services and not-for-profit organisations have played a key role in helping refugee and humanitarian entrants settle in Australia."

Sussan Ley talks about ‘Australian values’ in assessing migrants. What exactly does that mean?

Ley’s comments came in the wake of the case of civil engineer Matthew Gruter, a South African national who moved to Australia in 2022 on a work-sponsored visa.

How Albanese swept a fractured nation as Dutton hit rock-bottom in record poll plunge

The AES shows Anthony Albanese significantly outperformed Peter Dutton on every leadership attribute measured, from trust and competence to compassion.

“A bit like our Aussie ‘fair go’”: Julian Hill praises Sikh turban at Ellenbrook multicultural festival

Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill has praised the Sikh turban as a powerful symbol of equality and dignity during...

Albanese hits back at Opposition over power prices and border policy

Prime Minister blamed the previous government for allowing 24 out of 28 coal-fired power stations to announce closures or bring shutdown dates forward, arguing their inaction had left Australia vulnerable to higher prices.

61% of Australians would struggle with an expense of a few thousand dollars: new poll

On who to blame for rising living costs, 42% blamed the federal government, 16% global factors, 11% state governments, 7% the Reserve Bank and 7% businesses

Albanese tells global union congress that fairness drives economic growth

Addressing delegates from across the world, PM Albanese paid tribute to the contributions of trade unions in promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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