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Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers

The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.

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Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

A former NSW prison guard sentenced to more than two decades in jail for sexually assaulting nine women has lost a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.

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Australians frozen out of Kiribati as China eyes prize

A string of visa issues and access roadblocks for diplomats and journalists have raised questions about Australia's influence in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.

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Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA

West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.

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Aussies back stronger protections for whistleblowers

Australians want stronger protections for whistleblowers, according to a new survey conducted after an ex-military lawyer was jailed for leaking defence papers.

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Jail for woman who delivered illegal, fatal breast job

Chinese national Jie Shao has been jailed for manslaughter after performing illegal breast augmentation surgery in Sydney in 2017.

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Mother of Bondi stabbing victim pleads for more support

A disjointed mental health sector means people are falling through the cracks, with the level of care dependent on where you live, a grieving mother says.

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What the world needs just now: a portrait of Bob Katter

Little-known committee meets to discuss commissioning a portrait of "colourful" MP Bob Katter

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State challenges compo for Sydney light rail disruption

Findings that businesses affected by extended construction of the Sydney light rail should be compensated were wrong, lawyers for the NSW government have said.

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New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies

Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.

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Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Australia is being urged to back a campaign for the release of newspaper founder Jimmy Lai after Julian Assange won his bid for freedom.

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MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza

A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.

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NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has warned delays to passing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will cost $1 billion to taxpayers.

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Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

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Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China

Australia will work with the Solomon Islands to double police force numbers under a staged plan to ensure security and stability in the Pacific nation.

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Labor senator crosses floor for Palestine, risks exile

A defiant Fatima Payman voted in line with her convictions to support Palestinian statehood as she risked her spot as a Labor senator to do so.

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Bad Guinness and Tina Turner tix: freebies for senators

Malcolm Turnbull's memoir, non-alcoholic beer tasting like "watered-down Marmite" and a party mix bag have all been declared as freebies received by senators.

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Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Sam Mostyn will get a salary more than 40 per cent higher than that of her predecessor when she becomes the next Australian governor-general.

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New Labor senator sworn in to replace late Linda White

A new Labor senator has been sworn in to represent Victoria after the spot was left vacant following the death of Linda White, who lost her battle with cancer.

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Independent MPs push to make housing a human right

Laws introduced to federal parliament would force governments to meet targets to build new homes and improve affordability, under an independent proposal.

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'Encouraging signs': PM lauds improving ties with China

China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties.

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Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

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Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

A senior minister has hit out at the Greens for claiming Australia exports weapons to Israel, suggesting the minor party lied for political advantage.

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Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.

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