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McGowan ‘crab walking’ from election role

The WA opposition has accused Premier Mark McGowan of trying to distance himself from Labor’s election defeat despite playing a key role in the campaign.

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Cloud over Labor’s franking credit plans

Some federal Labor MPs have opened up about how the party’s plan to ditch cash refunds for some shareholders would have hit retirees.

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Morrison faces roadblock on refugee bill

It appears unlikely Scott Morrison will be able to repeal refugee medical evacuation laws, despite his re-election as prime minister and a new-look Senate.

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Morrison faces roadblock on refugee bill

It appears unlikely Scott Morrison will be able to repeal refugee medical evacuation laws, despite his re-election as prime minister and a new-look Senate.

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SA explosives accused to remain in jail

An Adelaide man arrested last month after police found a dangerous and highly volatile material at his property will be kept behind bars.

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Salim Mehajer to walk from NSW prison

Disgraced Sydney businessman Salim Mehajer is expected to walk out of a NSW prison where he has been locked up for electoral fraud.

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Dad jailed for sleepover child sex abuse

A Perth dad who sexually abused several girls and distributed child exploitation material has been jailed for at least eight years.

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SA pedophile appeals sex crimes sentence

Pedophile Vivian Deboo has launched an appeal against his six-year jail sentence for child sex crimes in South Australia against two brothers in the 1990s.

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Ministry refresh on Morrison’s radar

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is reshuffling his ministry and cabinet after the election, seeking to fill holes left by retirements.

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Tax cuts priority for re-elected Morrison

Scott Morrison has promised to keep Australia’s economy in good shape and legislating tax cuts will be his first step towards that goal.

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‘I was scared’: SA manslaughter accused

An Adelaide man accused of manslaughter has told the Supreme Court he was scared for himself and his friends.

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Federal poll result to impact Vic finances

The Victorian government insists its upcoming budget will deliver on promises but admits the federal election result will have an impact.

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Ex-Ipswich mayor awaits fraud trial fate

The trial of a former Ipswich mayor accused of deviously misusing the Queensland council’s funds has been told the money was used for the good of the community.

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New baseload power supply on the horizon

The federal government will prioritise its plan to boost supply in the electricity market, with a decision looming on its shortlist of projects to underwrite.

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‘No Taser’ at fatal Sydney police shooting

No police officer on scene had a Taser when an armed man was shot dead at one of Australia’s busiest train stations, a Sydney inquest has been told.

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Wentworth win ‘satisfying’ for Sharma

Dave Sharma has described his win in the Sydney seat of Wentworth as “satisfying” and thanked outgoing independent MP Kerryn Phelps for her service.

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SA inquest to examine disabled girl’s care

An inquest into the death of a severely disabled teenager in Adelaide who choked on a glove has heard of a fixation she had for putting things in her mouth.

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