82 m. ago Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates in another divided vote

The central bank reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump.

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12 h. ago Police knew for years about risk of handing DV victims’ details to offenders

The state’s Information Commissioner found years-long issues with police policies breached privacy laws and even led perpetrators to their victims to reoffend.

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13 h. ago Police knew for years of risk of handing DV victims’ details to offenders

After revelations last year, the state’s Information Commissioner has found unaddressed failures of police policies and systems breached privacy laws.

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40 h. ago Former Labor ministers grilled over delayed child protection scheme

As MPs returned to state parliament on Tuesday, the government went on the attack over a damning report into the state’s worst childcare paedophile.

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3 d. ago Coalition vote crashes to record low, One Nation surges amid housing anger: poll

Exclusive polling shows support for Pauline Hanson’s party has risen to a record high as fears over the housing market and infrastructure fuel frustration over immigration.

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4 d. ago Carrier pigeons and a nod to Michelangelo: Inside the Metro Tunnel art

It’s a brave artist who takes on a public art commission, and I imagine a particularly daunting task making public art for a train station.

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4 d. ago Taxpayers deserve an explanation for senators missing in action

If the average person doesn’t work, they don’t get paid. Perhaps the same system should apply to MPs who fail to attend parliament.

Economics

7 d. ago Brittany Higgins says she can ‘breathe again’ after Lehrmann’s appeal bid fails

The former federal Liberal staffer had fought to overturn a finding that he raped his then-colleague Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Threat on my life’: Key union leader details CFMEU pressure campaign

Queensland’s Commission of Inquiry has heard further evidence of a violent turf war for civil construction sites – and lack of help from one major contractor.

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7 d. ago ‘The hardest decision I’ve ever had to make’: Devils, stadium to get the green light from parliament

The proposed Macquarie Point stadium – and the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils – are all but locked in after an historic day on the Apple Isle.

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7 d. ago ‘This is my child. Do not do this’: Mum reveals foul abuse from CFMEU

The Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence of abuse directed at a female union boss and details of the violent turf war.

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7 d. ago Devils a step closer as key independent reveals stadium vote

The proposed new Macquarie Point stadium – and potentially the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils - is a significant step closer after winning the vote of a key voice.

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8 d. ago Electoral changes are the smallest steps in right direction. They don’t go far enough

The Victorian government’s changes attempt to improve our democracy, but they’re too little and very late.

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8 d. ago WA electoral commissioner resigns ahead of parliament vote to fire him

Electoral Affairs Minister David Michael announced that Robert Kennedy had tendered his resignation earlier on Tuesday, which will take effect in the new year.

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8 d. ago Victoria introduces 'adult time for adult crimes” laws into parliament

Victoria is formally introducing tougher sentences for youth criminals in an 11th hour bid to combat the state's crime crisis.

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8 d. ago WA news LIVE: Cook dodges questions on WA Electoral Commissioner’s future

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9 d. ago Victoria to bring in tougher adult sentences for serious child criminals

Victorian government to introduce 'Adult Time for Violent Crime' reforms into parliament today.

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9 d. ago As complaints rise 52 per cent, new child care commissioner vows to do ‘whatever it takes’

The head of the newly formed childcare safety watchdog has vowed to shut down centres which pose a risk to vulnerable children as part of a suite of new powers designed to better police the scandal-plagued sector.

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9 d. ago Fifteen people, one vote: The future of the Tasmania Devils is on the line this week

If Tasmania’s upper house doesn’t approve the new, roofed stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart, the Devils may well be dead before they’ve even truly begun. Here’s the state of play heading into this week’s crucial vote.

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1 week ago For the second straight year, Essendon will have a contested board election

After a year of drama, injury and disappointment, Essendon face their second contested board vote in two years. President Andrew Welsh is one of two board members up for re-election.

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