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WA premier gets death threats in ports row

WA’s premier says social media posts by the militant maritime union in a row over the state’s plans to shift port operations prompted death threats against him.

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NSW man jailed for murder with bottle

A man who murdered another man with a broken beer bottle during an “extended and brutal” ordeal in western Sydney will spend at least 12 years in prison.

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Medicos urge caution after US vape deaths

Health officials from every Australian jurisdiction have warned of the emerging link between vaping and lung disease.

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Medicos urge caution after US vape deaths

Health officials from every Australian jurisdiction have warned of the emerging link between vaping and lung disease.

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Live exports inspector to be reinstated

The Morrison government will soon pick an independent inspector-general to police live animal exports after the bill re-establishing the role passed parliament.

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Nats senator slams renewable energy ‘hoax’

NT senator Sam McMahon has urged the government to look at oil, gas and nuclear power as a way to address a looming energy crisis.

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High-flying refugee drug trafficker jailed

A young Iranian refugee who once had a promising future in Australia is now going to jail for trafficking cocaine.

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Labor queries minister’s fundraising club

Labor has asked questions about a Liberal Party fundraising vehicle that appears to be running from junior minister Jason Wood’s electorate office in Victoria.

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Second go at laws for unpaid super amnesty

The federal government has revived draft laws for an amnesty for employers who haven’t paid superannuation, following confusion after the previous bill lapsed.

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Ex-Brisbane Roar player jailed for weapons

A former professional soccer player whose life fell apart after he was dumped by the Brisbane Roar has been jailed in Queensland for drug and weapons dealing.

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Space a priority ahead of Morrison US trip

Australian Space Agency development has presented as the key issue South Australian Premier Steven Marshall hopes the prime minister will take to the US.

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Crossbench push for media protections

A new report co-authored by former Greens senator Scott Ludlum highlights an erosion in press freedoms in Australia over the past 15 years.

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Woman bailed again over Melbourne hit-run

A woman charged over a fatal Melbourne hit-and-run has has been given bail again, after being re-arrested for breaching a ban on contacting her co-accused.

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Question Time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Wednesday.

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Victoria premier accepts generous pay rise

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews won’t interfere with a tribunal set up to stop politicians choosing their own pay, which has granted him a hefty pay rise.

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