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Rifle-wielding cops a sight to get used to: premier

An armed police unit formed after the Bondi massacre will begin a phase of public training, as leaders count down to their "highly visible" deployment.

AAP · Oct 7

Labor has 'real concerns' over ATO credit card ban

The government is accused of peddling a double standard as the tax office refuses to absorb credit card surcharges it can no longer pass on.

AAP · Oct 7

Hip-drop tackle added to rugby's global rule book

World Rugby has moved to outlaw the hip-drop tackle that's claimed multiple high-profile victims across codes but previously gone unmentioned in the rule book.

AAP · Oct 7

Climate change not the only blame for bushfire crisis

Australia's bushfire crisis may be linked to British colonisation, with researchers finding increased risk goes beyond the influence of climate change alone.

AAP · Oct 7

Smaller banks baulk at regional branch plan

Smaller banks have criticised a proposal to pool banking resources in multi-bank hubs rather than individual branches.

AAP · Oct 7

'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality

Giving workers more flexibility over their hours will help employers retain skilled people and could lead to greater gender equality.

AAP · Oct 7

Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been refused bail after his lawyer detailed his denials to domestic violence allegations.

AAP · Oct 7

Industry wants visas for skills that 'really matter'

Prospective migrants wanting to travel to Australia for apprenticeships should be eligible for student visas, business leaders argue.

AAP · Oct 7

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides.

AAP · Oct 7

Billions in tech infrastructure needed for data centres

Telstra says Australia needs a significant boost in physical cabling and technological understanding if data centres are going to be built in rural areas.

AAP · Oct 7