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Dutton threatens Coles, Woolies break-up over prices

The consumer watchdog could divest some of Australia's biggest brands if found to be price-gouging and anti-competitive, under a federal opposition proposal.

Extended paid parental leave; consumer complaints

Parents can receive 22 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, and three consumer and small business advocates have been appointed as complainants.

Silent Assange’s presence felt as lawyer takes stage

Julian Assange, who has not spoken publicly since release, is yet to comment on his plans after five years of solitary confinement in jail.

PM defends censure of defiant, pro-Palestine senator

Anthony Albanese has chastised a senator for voting for a Greens motion on Palestine, saying she wasn't elected as an individual but as part of the Labor Party.

Labor, coalition primary vote support slips: Newspoll

A Newspoll survey suggests a dip in voter support for the main parties, with Labor and the coalition losing out to the Greens and independents.

Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne ‘vindicated’ with rape charge dropped

Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has thanked God and the "boys on the inside" after spending more than a year in jail over rape allegations.

Court approves $2m Lehrmann bill in ‘deal of century’

Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs in defending his failed defamation case after the network agreed to discount its bill.

Julian Assange arrives in Canberra, avoids land of the free

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has set foot on Australian soil for the first time in more than a decade after pleading guilty to a single US espionage charge ensuring his freedom. Assange arrived...

Hotter-than-expected inflation leaves RBA in tight spot

Australia's annual inflation rate climbed back to four per cent in May, overshooting expectations and raising the chance of another interest rate hike.

Free man Julian Assange to head home as US pursuit comes to end

Julian Assange returns a free man to Australia after pleading guilty to a single charge in a US court, bringing an end to a pursuit lasting more than a decade.

Ball in PM’s court after Senator Fatima Payman’s Palestine defection

Anthony Albanese will need to decide whether he will push to expel Fatima Payman from Labor after she crossed the Senate floor to support Palestinian statehood.

Vape ban contested as smokescreen rises over costs

Access to vapes will be made harder under new laws but the banning of e-cigarettes is being criticised as counterintuitive for promoting a black market.

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US charge

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law, in a deal that could end his imprisonment in the UK.

Better prices, quality under mandatory supermarket code

Supermarkets will be slapped with a strengthened code of conduct in a government bid to foster competition and provide shoppers with fairer prices.

Nuclear plan a ‘big danger’ to investment in renewables

Uncertainty in Australia's energy policy would endanger investment, as one in five approval requests are for renewable projects, the environment minister says.

‘The right foundations’ to measure emissions in construction

The ACT Government has secured agreement for a nationally consistent approach to measuring emissions in the commercial construction sector.

Hero cop Amy Scott honoured for ending Bondi stabbing rampage

An officer who brought an end to a stabbing rampage inside a Sydney shopping centre will be awarded for her bravery in confronting the knife-wielding attacker.

‘Never in doubt’: Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

No Aldi? Then you’re probably paying more for groceries

A lack of supermarket competition in parts of Australia has led to higher grocery prices for some unlucky residents, consumer research has found.

Coalition says nuclear power could enter grid by 2030s

Former fossil fuel centres will be transformed into nuclear energy plants under a coalition plan to power the nation.

Justin Stein found guilty of murdering ex-fiancee’s daughter Charlise Mutten

Justin Stein has been found guilty of murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, who was shot before her body was dumped in a barrel by a river.

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for fifth meeting in a row

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates untouched at 4.35 per cent for the fifth consecutive meeting and remains 'vigilant' to inflation risks.

Case to be locked in as ex-cop Beaumont Lamarre-Condon accused of double murder

Prosecutors hope to soon finalise their case against ex-senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon who allegedly murdered two men, including his former partner.

Peter Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor for its handling of the economy and borders.

Lies, bad ads, no rules – social media under scrutiny

Academics at six universities are teaming up to create a national body to investigate online misinformation, social media risks and missing regulations.

Bruce Lehrmann attends court over Queensland rape charges

More than a year after being charged with rape, former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has arrived at a regional Queensland court for the first time.

Jury sent away to deliberate on campers murder trial

A Supreme Court jury have been sent out to decide whether airline pilot Greg Lynn is innocent or guilty of two counts of murder over the deaths of two campers.

Six more charged over church riot after bishop stabbing

A teenage boy is among the latest people to be charged over a violent riot outside a Sydney church that involved a crowd of up to 2000.

Concerns social media ‘cesspit’ is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

Dutton to ban kids from the “scourge of social media”

The federal opposition has taken a hardline approach to the "scourge of social media' by guaranteeing it will ban access for children under the age of 16.
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