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Australia’s peak business lobby warns the nation’s project approvals process needs improvement under environmental law reform or significant investment will “amount to nothing”. In an address to the Business Council…

Australia’s migration programme has failed to deliver what it promised. It brings in relatively few genuinely skilled workers, while favouring family migration. Professors Alan Gamlen and Peter McDonald suggest a…

Despite being on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of court proceedings, embattled former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged legal action against the head of a corruption watchdog…

With more than half of Indigenous people dying before they can access the age pension, researchers have found simple changes to the system may reduce the disadvantage they face. University…

Idolised and adored for his “Steve Irwin gene”, a retiring policeman has been hailed for the relentless bravery that ultimately robbed him of his life. Family, friends, colleagues and political…

More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia will be released and brought home, the South…

Tears have flowed, mixed with laughter, for a larger-than-life veteran policeman gunned down just over a week before he was supposed to retire. Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson was…

A war of words between Liberal firebrands has sparked concerns the party continues to marginalise the Indian community following disparaging comments. Liberal power broker Alex Hawke has urged Senator Jacinta…

The Wiggles are playing hot potato with their former boss, denying claims he was illegally fired after raising concerns about the hiring of friends and family. Luke O’Neill says he…

Family, friends and colleagues are coming together to salute a veteran officer who was gunned down just days away from retiring, as the hunt for his alleged killer continues. Detective…