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EXCLUSIVE
Judicial ground broken on hate-speech laws
NSW has recorded its first conviction under the state’s hate-speech laws to the relief of the Minns government amid ‘huge community concerns’ over rising incitement.
GREENS ISSUE CHALLENGE
Sanction Netanyahu’s ‘extreme war cabinet’: Bandt
The Greens leader has called on the Albanese government to pressure Israel over the Gaza conflict, telling pro-Palestine supporters that Labor is attempting to slander them.
BANKING COMPETITION
Nats take umbrage at APRA proposal
David Littleproud says the Nationals will ‘vehemently oppose’ a shake-up of banking liquidity and capital standards because it will ‘kill competition’ in the bush and advantage the big banks.
KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Incoming G-G awarded highest distinction
Incoming governor-general Samantha Mostyn has been awarded the nation’s highest honour just weeks before she takes up her job as the King’s representative in Australia.
EXCLUSIVE
Liberals to stick with Paris pact
Peter Dutton will not leave the Paris agreement and is committed to the Coalition’s net zero by 2050 pledge despite attempts by Labor to wedge MPs over near-term emissions reduction targets.
KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Labor duo catch pair of Covid honours
Australia’s most polarising Covid-era premiers have been awarded the nation’s highest honour, with both recognised for their health policies despite controversies | FULL LIST
Inquirer
INQUIRER
Rules of cross-examination enter dangerous territory
ACT Chief Justice’s comments on ‘rape myths’ spark disquiet among the legal fraternity.
Inquirer
High inflation keeps families under pressure
With demand running hot and supplies too low, Labor’s fiscal splurge risks higher rates.
Inquirer
Churches fight elite efforts to silence Christians
Is the Bible hate speech? For Australian institutional life now to become so irrationally hostile to Christianity is a mark of madness, a terrible cultural mistake.
Politics
EXCLUSIVE
Liberals to stick with Paris pact
Peter Dutton will not leave the Paris agreement and is committed to the Coalition’s net zero by 2050 pledge despite attempts by Labor to wedge MPs over near-term emissions reduction targets.
KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Man of intellect and principle earns posthumous acclaim
Former Labor leader Simon Crean posthumously made a Companion of the Order of Australia in King’s Birthday Honours List.
EXCLUSIVE
Newspoll: Dutton closes in on PM, parties level
Primary support for the Coalition has lifted to the highest point in almost three years, as Peter Dutton closes in on Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
BANKING COMPETITION
Nats take umbrage at APRA proposal
David Littleproud says the Nationals will ‘vehemently oppose’ a shake-up of banking liquidity and capital standards because it will ‘kill competition’ in the bush and advantage the big banks.
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‘From worst of times to the best of times’
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Fund chief has eyes firmly on the future
Greg Combet said he did not come to the role of chairman of the $223bn Future Fund with any preconceived ideas of what it should do.
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Dual aspects behind McGrath recognition
Legendary fast bowler and McGrath Foundation president Glenn McGrath has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in honour of a lifelong commitment to community health and sport.
Music
Rock maestro strikes a new chord
Former Powderfinger bassist John Collins becomes a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in recognition of his significant service to the arts through music, and to the community.
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Andrews, McGowan gongs ignite debate over their legacies
This is a stab in the eye for the Dan Andrews and Mark McGowan haters.
Nation
Man of intellect and principle earns posthumous acclaim
Former Labor leader Simon Crean posthumously made a Companion of the Order of Australia in King’s Birthday Honours List.
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Culture key for a high-achieving composer
Sir Jonathan Mills has been honoured with a King’s honour for his contribution to culture and tertiary education.
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Scientist integral in fight against cervical cancer
Karen Canfell has received the top honour for her ground-breaking work to eliminate cervical cancer in Australia and worldwide.
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See the full King’s Birthday honours list
Here’s who has received an Order of Australia, Distinguished and Conspicuous and Meritorious public award for 2024.
Nation
Top spy’s service acknowledged
ASIO director-general Mike Burgess’ unwavering commitment to national security has earned him a King’s Birthday honour.
Nation
Labor duo catch pair of Covid honours
Australia’s most polarising Covid-era premiers have been awarded the nation’s highest honour, with both recognised for their health policies despite controversies | FULL LIST
Nation
Urinals’ return ends WACA’s wee bother
Urinals have been reinstated to the WACA’s redevelopment plans, more than nine months after their exclusion sparked an outcry from the membership and brought board tensions to the fore.
Politics
Newspoll: Dutton closes in on PM, parties level
Primary support for the Coalition has lifted to the highest point in almost three years, as Peter Dutton closes in on Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
Technology
Regional offensive to tackle online scammers
A trans-Tasman delegation of government ministers and banking and security executives will launch a diplomatic offensive over the rising wave of scam operations in Southeast Asia.
Politics
Tories hunt for votes in Australia
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron is using new electoral rules to win votes of Tory-leaning older UK citizens abroad in an attempt to stem political bleeding ahead of the July 4 election.
Media
Costello’s sudden exit exposes deeper crisis at Nine
Nine is now moving toward a full-blown crisis as the media company lacks the authority to deal with its deep-seated issues.
Politics
Major states in standoff over GST coal deal
Queensland Labor Treasurer Cameron Dick says a NSW proposal on royalty revenue as ‘unfair’ and argues the changes would cost his state $500m a year.
Nation
Bosses on notice after win for FWO
Landmark ruling imposes $1.44m in penalties on a coffee chain for the underpayment of workers by franchisees.
Politics
China thermal coal exports fuel jobs boom
Chinese thermal coal demand has helped deliver a record 25,505 coal mining jobs in NSW, with almost 32 million tonnes of coal shipped to the Asian nation in the year to March.
Nation
AI generated adaptive homework on the cards
A school in Queensland says its student performance tracking artificial intelligence system should be able to create ‘adaptive homework’ for individual students next year.
Politics
Bowen takes on Dutton over Paris Accord
Chris Bowen says Peter Dutton must be clear whether he would take Australia out of the Paris Accord on climate change, accusing the Opposition Leader of harming investment.
Politics
ALP in bizarre ‘behavioural insight’ splurge
Premier Jacinta Allan is slashing basic services, but has found $128,000 for an expert to tell her why Victorians behave the way they do.
Commentary
Soapbox for Greens MP more proof of slippery slope
ABC TV Breakfast challenged almost nothing when Max Chandler-Mather accused Israel of mass murder and attacked the Labor government.
Music
New, but songs remain the same
Starting this weekend, an enterprising band of Australian musicians will undertake a national tour to perform Led Zeppelin’s classic 1971 album in full.
Canberra Bureau chief
