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Western Australia leads the other states on lower taxes, energy prices and high wages growth.

The best and worst states for economic performance ranked

A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators. So, who came first? And who came last?

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ACT's former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold has won a legal challenge against an inquiry report.

Legal twist as bias found in report against Lehrmann prosecutor

ACT's former chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold has successfully challenged findings of a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

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Di Sanh Duong has been jailed for preparing for or planning an act of foreign interference.

First person jailed in Australia under foreign interference laws

A former Liberal Party candidate will be jailed for a year after becoming the first person in Australia found guilty under foreign interference laws.

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Joe Hockey has demanded ASIO boss Mike Burgess name the ‘traitor’ politician.

The hunt for ‘traitor’ ex-MP who ‘sold out’ Australia is on

Former treasurer Joe Hockey is demanding the identity of the ex-politician who ‘sold out’ Australia to an international spy ring, saying saying it now puts all past MPs under suspicion.

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A furious Mr Hockey said the politician must be named.

Calls to name 'traitor' ex-MP who sold out Australia

Calls are mounting to name and shame the former politician who was recruited by a foreign spy ring and "sold out" their country.

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Ukraine's ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says his country needs "more, more of everything". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

We need Australia to do more: Ukrainian ambassador

Two years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country's ambassador has called on Australia to help his nation end the war once and for all.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the tax cuts were aimed at "middle Australia" . (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Tax cuts by-election closer than people think

Revamped tax cuts aimed at lower paid workers are likely to be a key issue amongst voters in a federal by-election in a Labor held seat on Saturday.

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The Nightly Editor-in-Chief Anthony De Ceglie and The Nightly editor Sarah-Jane Tasker.

The Nightly will fight for common sense & mainstream middle

Seven West Media has launched a new national digital newspaper and website. We believe it can make a difference. And we believe the country needs it. Sensible news, for mainstream Australia that’s free.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles, centre, admits there are ‘issues of culture’ in his department.

Culture issues inside defence that need to be challenged

Defence Minister Richard Marles admits there are ‘issues of culture’ within his department and military leadership, hinting at problems getting accurate and timely advice.

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US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will drive a beat-up Ford Falcon in a charity rally. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

US royalty hitting road for S...box Rally — with armoured SUV in tow

Caroline Kennedy will swap a chauffeured BMW for the driver’s seat of beat-up Ford Falcon to take on the outback.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns told a budget estimates hearing he prefers action over an inquiry. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

'I'd prefer action': Premier defends asbestos response

As NSW authorities trace the spread of recycled asbestos-tainted mulch, the premier has dismissed a call to establish an inquiry into the waste industry.

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A YouTuber who aired footage of the case against Lisa Wilkinson and Ten has failed to show in court.

Blame game: Wilkinson says Ten legalled her controversial speech

The 2022 speech led to Wilkinson being widely condemned in the media after the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s was delayed as a result.

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Former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff and columnist at The Australian Janet Albrechtsen.

Trial and errors? Lehrmann inquiry chief’s calls to journo probed

Links between Australia’s media and its legal eagles have always been close. But phone calls between a senior reporter and an ex-judge scrutinising the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has raised big questions.

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There are 739 people recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Every inspirational Aussie on the Aus Day Honours List

Hundreds of Australians have been recognised with a 2024 Australia Day Honour, including four who have been appointed the highest, AC, distinction.

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A man holds up the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion day rally at Belmore Park on January 26, 2024 in Sydney,

Invasion Day protests across Australia as tensions grow

Invasion Day and Survival Day protests are being held in every capital city around Australia with thousands of demonstrators expected to attend.

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