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Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts

Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside.

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Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

A rural town has avoided ideological arguments on the renewable energy transition by encouraging developers to invest in health, housing and education.

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Demoted Liberal backs Ley rival as internal rift widens

Liberal leader Sussan Ley is under growing pressure from members of her backbench as a breakaway faction backs Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie.

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Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Experts are calling on the government to urgently invest in its own firefighting aircraft as the planes are increasingly used to fight blazes overseas.

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'Endemic bullying': troubled exam authority escapes axe

Damning claims of blame-shifting and bullying within a state exam authority have been aired following a major bungle.

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RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges.

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Race to save Solomons' history as radio reigns supreme

Thousands of hours of audio capturing the history of Australian near-neighbour the Solomon Islands are being digitised to preserve the nation's history.

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Pacific deal delays could catch out Albanese in the US

The failure to seal two regional deals could follow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese across the Pacific to a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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PNG defence pact sign-off delayed in setback for PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's "no downside" to the delayed sign-off on a major defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea.

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PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

The treaty will allow Papua New Guinea nationals to gain Australian citizenship by joining its military.

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Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.

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Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

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Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

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Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has announced a wider-than-expected shadow ministry reshuffle and expanded the coalition's leadership group.

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Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.

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Ghost Shark submarine drones to bolster Australian navy

Dozens of submarine drones called Ghost Sharks will join the navy's arsenal as it works to project long-range firepower further from Australia's shores.

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Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks

Firebrand senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the coalition frontbench after refusing to apologise for comments about Indian migrants.

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Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.

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Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst

A Liberal senator remains under fire for inflammatory comments about the Indian community, with calls for her to apologise and be reprimanded by her party.

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Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where developments can be built and where they should be blocked.

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Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

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Leader tries to fix Indian ties, but won't apologise

The opposition leader has visited an Indian community in a bid to undo the damage caused by a senator's controversial comments on Indian migration.

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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

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No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

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