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The man in the shadows who cost scores of Australians their solar dream
To consumers across the country who believed they were buying solar panels for their homes, he is the man who stole their savings.
To consumers across the country who believed they were buying solar panels for their homes, he is the man who stole their savings.
Anyone who arrived in Australia illegally by boat has been given a deadline of October 1 to apply for refugee status or face deportation.
A handpicked expert panel advising the federal government on its plan to protect the ailing Great Barrier Reef has warned the strategy does not address the greatest threat facing the natural wonder – greenhouse gas emissions – and called for a significant overhaul.
Australia continues to assist in international prosecutions where the death penalty is an option, while underpinning its bid for a seat on the United Nation's Human Rights Council with a call to abolish capital punishment worldwide.
Labor senator Sam Dastyari has told the next generation of his party the left of politics needed to resist turning a blind eye to extremism.
Stalking victim Robyn Night's boyfriend posed as her online to direct random men to rape her. She had almost given up on revenge porn laws.
Labor's plan to limit tax advice deductions to $3000 will primarily impact blue ribbon Liberal electorates, analysis shows.
AMA has declared same-sex marriage a public health issue and called on politicians to act.
The coroner is due to hand down his report into the Lindt cafe siege. Six things must be made clear.
Police have revealed they have 70 terrorism investigations going on across the country.
A culture of fear stops public servants reporting managers' misconduct, a whistleblower says.
Propulsion issues on our two new warships may be due to design flaws, navy chiefs say.
President Donald Trump's now famous White House conversation with Russian officials was within expectations of an international leader's meeting, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said, declining to criticise the under-siege US administration.
Noel Pearson predicts clear proposition to emerge from Indigenous constitutional convention.
We're putting in fewer hours than we were six months ago according to latest labour force figures.
DHS to use Tax Office information about pensioners' interest earnings and asset values.
Queensland holds door open to providing 'royalties holiday' for Indian mining conglomerate.
Social Services Minister Christian Porter has begun the delicate job of convincing the states to sign up.
The big banks have been given an extended deadline to respond to new levy laws.
Senior federal police and ATO officials are likely to be bombarded with questions by Parliament.
An emissions intensity scheme could become official policy, a move that would represent a split from the federal leadership.
Philip Morris hits major legal hurdle in attempt to introduce a smoke-free tobacco product.
Anthony Albanese says Labor should have claimed victory after Coalition's 'ideological surrender'.
Construction equipment and demountables have been installed ahead of planned security upgrades.
Skyrocketing profits for private health insurers have been branded "obscene" by sections of the health industry.
Two leaders 'respectfully decline' invitations, wary their presence could hinder its success.
Five major banks told they must sign the agreements to see details of the new $6.2 billion bank levy.
Senator blasts commentators for limiting freedom of 'those who do not conform to their views'.
Only 76 asylum seekers have left processing centre in past year, despite inducements.
Global ratings agency cast doubts over return to surplus, consumer confidence falls and wages stall.
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