Politics
Federal
Treat us like mining: Universities warn of 4500 job cuts over student crackdown
Universities say they face a $500 million funding shortfall and are calling for the sector to be given the same bipartisan support as the mining industry.
- by Angus Thompson
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Mokbel’s man spared deportation yet again in detainee blame game
The federal government first chose not to cancel Kevin Farrugia’s visa in 2005, when the Maltese-born criminal was initially convicted for his work for the notorious drug baron.
- by David Crowe
‘Can’t get story straight’: Confusion over plan to allow foreigners to serve in ADF
Defence Minister Richard Marles sidestepped questions about whether permanent residents from autocracies such as China would be allowed to serve in the ADF.
- by Matthew Knott
Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers
Senate estimates revealed that Julianne Stewart, a speechwriter for former prime ministers, was hired by government on a two-year contract valued at $620,000.
- by Olivia Ireland
Opinion
Discrimination
These chilling voicemails prove Islamophobia is thriving – despite one senator’s callous dismissal
Reports of Islamophobia have increased by 1300 per cent. Yet according to Senator Sarah Henderson, there’s nothing to it.
- by Susan Carland
Drugs, alcohol, rent, holidays and cars: Integrity chief reveals dodgy NDIS spending
The revelations – including providers taking participants to ATMs to withdraw cash for drugs – add to debates about limiting growth of the $45 billion scheme.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Skills shortage
Yoga teachers make draft core skills visa list, but not tradies
Despite the nation’s housing crisis, yogis, martial artists and dog handlers are among the occupations to have beaten construction trades to a spot on a draft priority skills list.
- by Angus Thompson
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Saving the lobster, prawn and pineapple: MPs fight to force shops to take cash
Independent MPs are demanding the federal government make businesses accept cash from shoppers – or face thousands in fines.
- by Shane Wright
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Russia-Ukraine war
Shorten to tell world Australia stands with Ukraine
The former Labor leader will use an appearance at a peace summit in Switzerland to warn that Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to win the war in Ukraine.
- by Matthew Knott