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Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Women MPs and senators are coming together from across the political spectrum to form a network in the face of rising abuse towards females in office.

AAP · Oct 29

Steggall and Ryan accuse Taylor of not ’reading the room’ with ’tone deaf’ Haines tribute speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 25

Snowy costs blow out but there's light at end of tunnel

Work will continue on Australia's largest renewable energy project despite more delays and a multibillion-dollar spike to its original $2.8 billion price tag.

AAP · Oct 22

OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma

As the UN warns traditional safeguards are ‘unravelling’, Donald Trump says he will encourage, not restrain, the AI race

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25

Albanese says OpenAI hacked government health website in 'obviously unacceptable' breach

OpenAI did not raise the alarm with the Australian government until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.

Euronews · Sep 24

Proposed fuel 'shield' slammed, no tax cut on horizon

A plan to automatically cut the fuel excise when oil hits a certain price has been dismissed by the government, which also ruled out a cut to the tax on fuel.

AAP · Sep 20

Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever

Australia has broken into the top 10 gender-equal nations for the first time, but is slipping on some measures, a global report has found.

AAP · Sep 16

'Blood on your hands': senators slam disability reform

Greens, coalition and independent senators have raised significant concerns in parliament over Labor's cuts to disability funding.

AAP · Aug 17

Heart, smarts and pragmatism: why health minister Mark Butler is suddenly a contender as a future PM

Cabinet colleagues say the veteran politician’s carriage of the NDIS firestorm shows his political judgement and collaborative style

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14