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Human rights abuses and attacks on home soil ignored by Australian universities who continue to collaborate with Iran.

AustraliaPremiumAustralian unis urged to cut ties with Iranian academics

Human rights abuses and attacks on home soil ignored by Australian universities who continue to collaborate with Iran.

Andrew Greene

Constant changes to policy and visa settings is hurting Navitas’ enrolments.

BusinessPremiumNavitas loss grows as CEO frustrated at govt changes

The WA-based company says the loss includes a $191.6m goodwill impairment on its Canadian business in the wake of plunging enrolments.

Sean Smith

Anton Raymond Illich is accused of posting threatening comments on various Facebook posts in One Nation supporter groups in July.

Courts & JusticePremiumMajor update after Perth man threatens to kill Hanson

A man who says his alleged threats to kill Pauline Hanson were because of a crippling ‘Facebook addiction’ has fronted court again.

Hannah Cross

The inquiry by the Inspector-General of the ADF was directed by former defence chief Angus Campbell

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Did BRS prompt ADF to partially release secret SAS review?

The summary of the IGADF’s report, finding a ‘breakdown of command’ within the SAS, appeared soon after the Victoria Cross recipient’s recent public interview. Who authorised publication? And why now?

Andy White

Denise Morcombe's message to young people is to 'speak out' if faced with abuse amid new laws. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumTough state bail laws passed as murdered boy remembered

Tough new state bail laws will lead to more children in overcrowded jails, entrenching them on a criminal path, youth advocates say.

Lloyd Jones

About 100 people turned out to cheer on Pauline Hanson in Secret Harbour.

State PoliticsVideoPremiumPauline Hanson mobbed by supporters in WA stronghold

The senator has been greeted by a cheering crowd of supporters in Secret Harbour, declaring One Nation’s surge in WA is only just beginning.

Jessica Page

The Victorian government has recorded a $5.1bn reduction in revenue over the next three-and-a-half years. NewsWire/Nicholas Eagar

PoliticsPremiumProperty downturn costs state $5.1bn

Interest rates running at a 15-year high and the property market downturn have gouged more than $5bn out of one state’s budget.

Blair Jackson

A man who allegedly threatened to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson in a series of Facebook posts wants a psychological assessment. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

COURTPremiumUpdate in Pauline Hanson death threat case

A man accused of threatening to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on Facebook has faced court.

Emma Kirk

The Keeping Gender on the Agenda meeting gathered high-profile candidates for an upcoming election. (Christopher Hopkins/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLiberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

A Liberal received boos when asked about her party's plans to repeal a state's landmark treaty, as candidates gathered to discuss gender equality.

Emily Woods

Leader Kim Jong-un says drone technology should should be ?a priority for North Korea. (AP PHOTO)

SecurityPremium'Absolute superiority': N Korea eyes drone dominance

Kim Jong-un says AI in ⁠unmanned weapons systems is "an indispensable option" for North Korea.

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Jillian Segal says social cohestion depends on “leaving hate at the door”. John Feder/The Australian.

NewsPremiumTough plan aims to tackle hate at protests

The special envoy into anti-Semitism in Australia has pitched a raft of tough new measures to fight hate on the streets.

David Hannant

A trade minister says farmers are being led "down a dead end" by those promising a better EU deal. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumFarmers led down 'dead end' on opposition to EU deal

Don Farrell has stressed farmers will get the best deal out of a EU free trade agreement, despite concerns from the sector about the multi-billion dollar pact.

Andrew Brown

The TV reporter’s campaign often featured his pet dog, Dusty Robert Heazlewood.

NewsPremiumSurprise career change for veteran TV star

Veteran TV journalist Charles Wooley has made a surprise career change, while making history at the same time.

Alexandra Feiam

President Donald Trump was planning to attend more than 30 rallies in October. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumTrump cancels weekend rallies days out from election

Instead of flying to Iowa and Kansas, the billionaire Republican leader will hold tele-rallies and fall short of his in-person goal for October.

Michelle L. Price, Steven Sloan and Erik Verduzco

Recently-elected One Nation MP David Farley has rejected an offer of an extra staff member. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Not going to defect': Hanson downplays staffing issue

The offer of extra staff to One Nation's David Farley does not mean the MP is considering leaving the party, Pauline Hanson says.

Will Nicholas and Andrew Brown

Businesses are already considering moving overseas as a furious MP claims Labor’s controversial tax overhaul could cripple investment and innovation.

Federal PoliticsVideoChalmers’ tax changes could drive businesses overseas: MP

LIVE UPDATES: Businesses are already considering moving overseas as a furious MP claims Labor’s controversial tax overhaul could cripple investment and innovation.

Kimberley Braddish, Chloe Maher and Emily Williams

France's interior minister says police will be deployed amid the risk of unregistered protests. (EPA PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumFrance security forces brace for Halloween protests

About 70,000 security forces will be again be deployed to safeguard ‌public order in France, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez says.

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There's been a warning that AI adoption in the public sector must include workers being consulted. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumBurnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants

Concerns of AI being used to automate decisions within the public service have been raised, with memories of the robodebt scandal also lingering.

Noah Secomb and Annika Rhoades

Premier Roger Cook.

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ZEMPILAS: Cook’s ‘they have my number’ line was terrible

In what must be one of the most insensitive remarks ever made by a Premier, Roger Cook explained not visiting affected family members by saying: ‘They have my number, they can call me.’

Basil Zempilas

Tom Tran, 22, said he was excited to be part of the "historic" first service from Bankstown. NewsWire / Jack Nivison

UPDATEDPremiumStunning turnout for brand new train system

The newest Metro service has proven wildly popular in its first hours of operation after the historic $25bn rail line finally opened.

Jack Nivison

Benjamin Netanyahu's party Likud has spread claims of election misconduct by Arab-led parties. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumNetanyahu's party claims Israeli election was 'stolen'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, have both fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority.

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Roger Cook travelled to Canberra to speak directly with his Federal counterparts over plans to overhaul backpacker overhaul.

State PoliticsPremiumCook blasts Fed colleagues in fight to save backpacker jobs

Roger Cook has demanded the Albanese Government scrap its plan to crackdown on backpackers as its way to rein in migration, telling his Federal colleagues it could decimate WA’s tourism and hospitality. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

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INSIDE PARLIAMENTPremiumFresh probe launched into Aus Post’s future

Australia Post will face a fresh parliamentary probe into its long-term viability, as the 200-year-old institution faces mounting sustainability challenges.

Emma Kirk

Labor MP Jags Krishnan responds to claims he is being sued by a New York businessman.

state politicsPremiumLabor MP’s $1 million legal battle revealed

Labor MP Jagadish Krishnan is under pressure to explain a business loan that has sparked a $1 million legal battle, but has vowed to ‘vigorously defend’ his reputation in court.

Jessica Page