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August 30, 2025

Australian government criticised over ‘disgraceful’ $400m deal to deport foreign-born former detainees to Nauru

An agreement relating to the NZYQ cohort, who previously faced indefinite immigration detention, was signed by home affairs minister Tony Burke on...

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August 29, 2025

Murray Watt backs ‘no-go’ zones where development is banned – but not for Tasmania’s Robbins Island

Environment minister says scientific evidence did not convince government that remote island qualifiedGet our bre...

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August 28, 2025

Australia news live: severe weather due in Porepunkah as manhunt continues; Roo-ver to head to moon

The Bureau of Meteorology warns of snow below 1,000m as Dezi Freeman remains at large. Follow today’s news liveGet our

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August 28, 2025

Whistleblower Richard Boyle avoids conviction and jail after revealing tax office’s unethical behaviour

‘Blowing the whistle can be a tough gig,’ Adelaide judge says, while Rex Patrick declares Boyle ‘a hero’ for speaking out in 2018

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August 27, 2025

Tax breaks for investors unfair but there’s no quick fix, housing affordability boss says

Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz says the best that can be hoped for is that prices stabilise and don’t grow in excess of wage growth

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August 27, 2025

Australian politics live: Usman Khawaja to discuss gambling ads with Albanese; pollies dress up for Midwinter Ball

Cricketer’s meeting comes before roundtable with public health experts. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking ...

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August 26, 2025

Guardian Essential poll: Australians split on recognising Palestine, many believe it would be purely symbolic

Poll also finds majority of Australians support a four-day work week and want more regulation of AIGet our breaki...

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August 26, 2025

Australia politics live: PM says far-right extremists who believe they are above the law a ‘real concern’; Marles meets Hegseth in DC

Anthony Albanese was asked about reported links between the Porepunkah shootings on Tuesday and the sovereign citizen movement. Follow today’s news...

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August 26, 2025

Australia’s move against Iran over antisemitic attacks hailed by Israel – but PM should not expect praise to last

Labor’s decisive response may counter criticism it has not pushed back enough against rising instances of antisemitism since 7 October

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August 25, 2025

Australia politics live: Labor to invest $30m in trade skills teaching; MP with autistic daughter reveals fear over NDIS changes

Andrew Giles to map out plans for more electrical and construction teachers. Follow today’s news liveGet our brea...

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August 25, 2025

Labor’s first home buyers scheme a ‘backwards step’ likely to push prices higher, experts warn

Treasury estimates new policy will only add 0.5% to home prices over six years, but some experts disagree

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August 25, 2025

Australia’s youngest senator describes depression, ‘whack’ responses and a pet-related white lie in first speech

Charlotte Walker, 21, spoke of being bullied and battling mental health issues, and said she will focus on issues including housing, domestic...

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