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Social media
Australians like banning teens from social media. They just don’t think it’ll work
The findings highlight a risk for Labor and scepticism among voters as Albanese heads to the next election pursuing a broader tech crackdown.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Albanese weighs in again on Plibersek’s portfolio with salmon farming pledge
Labor’s two most high-profile rivals are at it again, as the PM backs a fishy business.
- by Mike Foley
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Brisbane development
Federal grant injects $1.4 million into Brisbane riverside park upgrade
The federal government announced on Saturday $11.7 million of funding for projects in Queensland’s south-east – including a riverside park in Brisbane’s west.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Inside the fiery meeting that would define the government’s relationship with Israel
Fallout from the war in Gaza has created a deepening rift in relations between Australia and Israel. The hostilities are political and personal.
- by Matthew Knott
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
Families to keep music and art therapy funding as Shorten pauses cuts
The saga shows the sensitivity at play as the government introduces a raft of changes to bring down spending on one of its biggest expenses, forecast to cost $93 billion by 2033-34.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Former dolphin trainer Labor MP claims phone hacked after ‘fake’ WhatsApp message revealed
The screenshotted message included a quote attributed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made in response to “Murdoch mercenaries and others”.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Nuclear energy
Dutton claims taxpayers will spend billions less on nuclear than renewables
Exclusive polling shows voters are deeply concerned about the use of taxpayer funds to start a nuclear industry, which the opposition leader is proposing.
- by James Massola, Paul Sakkal, Mike Foley and David Crowe
Opinion
Australia votes
Teals snared Liberal seats. Now Dutton’s surge could take them back
Three years ago, the Coalition returning to government in 2025 seemed utterly implausible. It is no longer unrealistic – and the teals know it.
- by David Crowe
Migrant arrivals are finally dropping. But departures are still a big issue
A surge in immigrants calling Australia home is coming to an end. Despite the slowdown, Australia’s population grew by 552,000 over the past year.
- by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien