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Alleged Terror plot against Peter Dutton sparks renewed concerns over politician safety

The AFP reported over 1,000 instances of harassment, offensive communications, and threats against parliamentarians in the past financial year

Queensland scraps stamp duty for first-home buyers to boost housing market

Experts believe that this reform, effective from May 1, 2025, will see first-time buyers save an average of $9,096 on a median-priced house-and-land package.

Coalition promises $20 billion regional fund to close the gap in health, childcare and infrastructure

This fund will receive a portion of the commodity windfall revenues, reflecting a broader strategy to manage national finances responsibly.

Melbourne West leads population boom as overseas migration fuels growth across Australia

Suburbs like Fraser Rise-Plumpton and Rockbank-Mount Cottrell saw highest number of new residents

Coalition pledges $10M for weather radar to protect flood-hit Queensland communities

"The Albanese Government could have acted at any time over the last three years, but they have been busy focusing on harvesting Greens votes"

Queensland secures record funding, paving way for full funding of all Australian public schools

The deal ensures that all public and state schools in Queensland will be on a path to full and fair funding, marking a key milestone in the nationwide Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.

Toyah Cordingley murder trial hits roadblock as jury fails to convict Rajwinder Singh

The jury entered its third day of deliberations but remained deadlocked.

Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers

The treasurer says the temporary shutting of businesses due to the cyclone lost about 12 million work hours.

Brisbane is bracing for floods yet again. History shows residents should remain on very high alert

As of Sunday evening, the Bureau of Meteorology warned heavy rainfall “may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding”.

‘We have your back’: Albanese pledges full support as Cyclone Alfred threatens communities

With over four million Australians in the cyclone’s projected path, the Prime Minister emphasised that emergency measures had been put in place well in advance.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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