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An architect of Australia’s defence policy has warned a lack of security spending could leave the nation at the mercy of an emboldened Russia and China.

‘Caught unprepared’: Aussie defence pioneer’s grim warning

‘We are just coasting along, she’ll be right, that sort of attitude and all the evidence is starting to show without exaggerating that she won’t be alright.’

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Channel 9 board member Catherine West.

Nine refuses to answer questions over hush money payment

The media company and its board are still refusing to answer serious questions over a massive hush money payment to a witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes case that has plunged the network into crisis.

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Remi Kamo has issues with a review of her bullying complaint while at the Queensland Firebirds. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

Netball Australia under fire for mishandling bullying complaints

Netball Australia is facing growing pressure over its handling of bullying allegations, with a former player claiming key witnesses to the ‘appalling conduct’ were overlooked and proper procedures were neglected.

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Anthony Albanese could be facing pressure for more female MPs to be elevated to the front bench during Labor’s caucus meeting on Friday.

Factional focus for new MPs ahead of first Labor Caucus

Newly elected Labor MPs will descend on Canberra on Thursday for factional negotiations ahead of a major caucus meeting on Friday to determine the future make-up of the Cabinet and top government roles. 

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Channel 9 board member Catherine West.

Nine boss silent on $700k hush money in Roberts-Smith case

Catherine West has refused to say if she signed off on a $700,000 cheque to silence a witness in the Roberts-Smith case, running away from questions about the scandal engulfing the media company.

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Penny Wong, Richard Marles, Jim Chalmers, Tanya Plibersek and Don Farrell are all believed to be safe in their front bench spots heading into Friday’s Caucus meeting.

Labor factions already eyeing portfolios in Cabinet shake-up

While the Prime Minister said he wanted to wait for the full election results before finalising his post-poll Cabinet, the party’s left and right factions are already looking at two vacant portfolios.

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Shemara Wikramanayake, chief executive of Macquarie Group.

‘Historic shock’: Top CEOs issue grim warning to government

A number of bosses used the Macquarie Australia Conference to call on the returned Labor Government to address the nation’s ongoing productivity issues.

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The family of teen Ekampreet Singh Sahni remain in deep shock over the teen's alleged murder.

Newcastle teen’s horrific alleged murder minutes from home

A grieving family is preparing to bury their 18-year-old son after he was allegedly gunned down at a Newcastle beach car park, as his accused killer remains in custody and tributes pour in.

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Police are warning of a “tidal wave” of the drug known as “fantasy” sweeping into Australia.

Police issue warning as ‘tidal wave’ of drugs flood Australia

Authorities are on high alert as a ‘tidal wave’ of dangerous substances arrives in Australia under disguise, sparking fresh warnings and a major police crackdown.

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Business bodies urge Labor to use its mandate to finally tackle the structural economic changes sorely needed to end the nation’s lagging productivity plight.

Veteran economist warns Labor won’t solve productivity woes

Business bodies have urged Labor to use its mandate to finally tackle the structural economic changes sorely needed to end the nation’s lagging productivity plight.

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Labor’s landslide majority may mean it has to rely only on Greens support in the Senate to pass legislation, shifting the balance of power further from independent crossbenchers who were influential in the previous term. 

Labor landslide freezes out formerly powerful independents

Labor’s landslide majority may mean it has to rely only on Greens support in the Senate to pass legislation, shifting the balance of power further from independents who were influential in the previous term.

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Insiders have given a glimpse into how the Liberal Party’s polling got the numbers so wrong.

‘Numerical delusion’: Inside the Liberals’ flawed polling

Liberal insiders have revealed why the party’s polling missed the swing towards the Government.

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Greens leader Adam Bandt says his scrutineers remain confident despite trailing in the vote count.

Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor

The Greens are talking down the prospect of being left without a lower house presence, with leader Adam Bandt defiant as his own fate remains up in the air.

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Ali France joined union members at a Labor Day rally after her historic defeat of Peter Dutton.

Labor MP who defeated Dutton opens up on her heartbreak

Labor MP Ali France has paid tribute to her late son following her landmark victory over Peter Dutton in the Queensland seat of Dickson.

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