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Australia politics live: Rowland stresses ABC’s independence after Ukrainian ambassador’s Four Corners criticism
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Amy Remeikis

19, Mar, 2024 @2:31 AM

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Man and woman in Sydney hospital after alleged hit and run that followed ‘neighbour dispute’
Man, 42, in critical condition as police arrest 27-year-old who was allegedly driving SUV that struck pair in Doonside

Mostafa Rachwani

19, Mar, 2024 @1:04 AM

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Australia’s power regulator drafts price cuts of up to 7.1% for households as generation costs ease
The AER releases draft ‘default market offer’, which proposes the maximum amount retailers can charge for electricity

Peter Hannam and Benita Kolovos

18, Mar, 2024 @8:33 PM

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Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice
Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material

Martin Farrer

18, Mar, 2024 @7:58 PM

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Queensland farming lobby launches legal challenge against Great Artesian Basin carbon capture trial
AgForce is seeking a judicial review of a 2022 decision that found the project did not need to be assessed under federal environmental laws

Aston Brown

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Australia’s big electricity generators say nuclear not viable for at least a decade
AGL Energy, Alinta, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy say they will remain focused on renewables despite Coalition support for nuclear reactors

Peter Hannam

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Australian eSafety commissioner puts tech companies on notice over reports terror-related content still being shared
Julie Inman Grant has asked companies including Google, Meta and Telegram to explain how they are taking action against violent and extremist material

Josh Taylor

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Reserve Bank tipped to hold interest rate but economists split on when cuts will start
Pundits and investors expect the RBA to leave its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% when the board meets on Tuesday

Peter Hannam and Luca Ittimani

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul
Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacquie Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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How badly do Tasmanians want to protect nature? The state election may provide answers
The major parties have been all but silent on the environment this campaign, while the Greens say more nature should be protected

Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

18, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Rental properties 3C hotter indoors, survey of Australian tenants over summer finds
Landlords should be required to make homes fit and healthy to live in through summer, Better Renting says

Cait Kelly

18, Mar, 2024 @1:01 PM

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NSW police say they will keep locking up young offenders but advocates say approach is ‘draconian’
Under Operation Regional Mongoose, 153 people – including 109 children – have been charged since September, the youngest 11 years old

Jordyn Beazley

18, Mar, 2024 @8:43 AM

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