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Northern Territory parliament passes new bail laws after fatal stabbing despite criticism they are too limited

Tougher bail laws have passed the Northern Territory parliament following the stabbing death of a bottle shop worker in Darwin 10 days ago, but the reforms will not apply to offences involving improvised weapons such as rocks and bottles.

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NT bail reform for violent offenders worries Arnhem MP

An independent MP from Arnhem Land has criticised proposed NT bail reforms as entrenching systemic racism and defeating the purpose of a 2021 justice agreement.

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Kate Forbes rejected Cabinet position for 'better work life balance' claims Shona Robison

One source close to Forbes told reporters last night that she had told him "where to stick it"

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Aunty Joy Murphy removed from program of former US president Barack Obama's event by organisers

Senior Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy says she is "shocked and distressed" after event organisers stopped her from performing a Welcome to Country at a speaking event held by former US president Barack Obama.

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Rex Patrick drops legal challenge to City of Adelaide lord mayoral election result

Former senator Rex Patrick withdraws a legal challenge to the outcome of the recent Adelaide lord mayoral election in which he was narrowly defeated, saying evidence from SA's Electoral Commission indicated he had little chance of success.

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WA attorney-general declines to 'interfere' in inquiries amid alleged exploitation in state care

The opposition criticises John Quigley for saying he will not interfere in inquiries into WA's Public Trustee, amid claims the agency is charging people exorbitant fees and leaving people without money for food.

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New NSW premier Chris Minns commits to investigation into Menindee mass fish kill

Locals happy to see Labor ministers visit town days after election and are hopeful they will help stop destruction of Darling-Baaka River

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Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs

Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body

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Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

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Safeguard deal shows Bandt's Greens party has come of age

It is understandable if observers have struggled to neatly categorise the agreement struck on Monday between the Albanese Labor Government and the Australian Greens party to progressively reduce industrial emissions.

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Parents of Gold Coast stabbing victim Jack Beasley push to expand police powers

Brett and Belinda Beasley have been fighting to end knife crime since their 17-year-old son, Jack, was stabbed to death in 2019. This week legislation to expand police power is being debated in Queensland.

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Four people charged with murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face Perth court

Four people who allegedly murdered Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face court on all the charges they are facing. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who has died.

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Labor's Steve Whan claims victory in Monaro as NSW election vote counting continues

Steve Whan says he is "certain" he will reclaim the seat, which he held from 2003 until 2011.

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Gareth Ward set to be re-elected as Kiama MP despite being suspended from NSW parliament

The ABC has called the seat for the independent MP, who has pleaded not guilty to sexual and indecent assault charges

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Litigation 'scare campaign' on voice unfounded, PM says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims recent a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred ahead of the apology to the Stolen Generations.

The Conversation

NSW Labor unlikely to win majority after flopping on pre-poll votes

Labor is unlikely to win more than 46 of the 93 lower house seats at Saturday’s New South Wales state election, which would be short of the 47 required for a majority. The Coalition is likely to win 35 seats, the Greens three and independents nine. Depending on the outcome…

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Minns heads to Menindee as NSW count continues

NSW Premier Chris Minns says turning around the performance of schools and hospitals in NSW remains his top priority, as new research reveals one million

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Thelma Plum, Ball Park Music win top gongs at 2023 Queensland Music Awards

Plum's single Backseat of My Mind will be immortalised in a plaque on Fortitude Valley's Walk of Fame after winning Song of the Year and the Pop Award.

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News Corp’s Australian chair claims ‘activist’ athletes hurt grassroots sport

Michael Miller tells conference that sport stars who reject sponsorships have ‘a negative impact on the growth of the game’

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Northern Territory Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker defends his handling of jurisdiction’s ongoing crime surge

The territory's top cop says he is still questioning why crime is hitting record rates in the jurisdiction but his agency is not to blame.

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No plans to build new Northern Territory prison amid record inmate numbers and proposed tougher bail changes

The NT government says record prisoner numbers are "expected to continue for the foreseeable future", with stricter bail laws proposed following the fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.

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Thorpe votes with Coalition on Indigenous land council inquiry – as it happened

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Jo always knew she was a sistergirl. She wants to help others find their voice

Ever since she was a kid, Jo’s known she was a sistergirl. She wants others to know they’re not alone.

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Nationals' Dave Layzell wins tight race against Labor's Peree Watson to retain Upper Hunter

Dave Layzell holds off Labor's Peree Watson to retain the ultra-marginal seat of Upper Hunter for the Coalition.

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The Voice: what is it, where did it come from, and what can it achieve?

This is the first article in our three-part series explaining Voice, Treaty and Truth.

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