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Reforms must stop hospitals becoming boarding houses for the aged

Reforms must stop hospitals becoming boarding houses for the aged

A patient marooned in a NSW hospital for four months has exposed the inadequacies of the aged care sector.

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Opposition’s Long Bay idea not the negative gear portrayed by Labor

Opposition’s Long Bay idea not the negative gear portrayed by Labor

Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane’s proposal to sell Long Bay jail to help relieve the state’s housing crisis has merit.

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One Nation comes for NSW and Labor gets the jitters

One Nation comes for NSW and Labor gets the jitters

Labor warns MPs the party could lose a dozen seats at March election.

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One Nation comes for NSW and Labor gets the jitters

Labor warns MPs the party could lose a dozen seats at March election.

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In a third of Australian homes, hunger is not a game

In a third of Australian homes, hunger is not a game

Latest research by Foodbank Australia shows rising costs are driving food insecurity in our households.

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Short-term rentals and home stay wear out their welcome

Short-term rentals and home stay wear out their welcome

The Minns government continues to sit on a three-year-old review of the short-term stay industry amid growing concerns.

25.10.2026 30

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Second airport gives Sydney a chance to soar to new heights

Second airport gives Sydney a chance to soar to new heights

The first commercial flights from Nancy-Bird Walton mark a milestone worth celebrating and an opportunity worth embracing.

25.10.2026 20

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Mental health is often forgotten until violence shatters the peace

Mental health is often forgotten until violence shatters the peace

The attack on Helen Haines is a reminder of the parlous state of our mental health services.

23.10.2026 20

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Finally, the Metro on platform one will depart Bankstown

Finally, the Metro on platform one will depart Bankstown

The final section of Sydney’s $30 billion M1 metro rail line will probably be the last built on the old freight lines.

22.10.2026 20

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Victoria Barracks must stay in public hands, with greater public access

Victoria Barracks must stay in public hands, with greater public access

The Albanese government wants to sell one of Sydney’s Edwardian masterpieces, Victoria Barracks, but is facing a well-organised backlash to its...

21.10.2026 20

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A principled politician falls victim to the new political violence

A principled politician falls victim to the new political violence

The attack on independent MP Helen Haines is a dark shift in Australia’s national life.

20.10.2026 40

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The police watchdog should not do its work behind closed doors

The police watchdog should not do its work behind closed doors

Justice should not only be done, but be seen to be done. This also applies to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

19.10.2026 30

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Trump overload killing Republican midterm chances of victory

Trump overload killing Republican midterm chances of victory

The US is about to enter the last campaign weeks of the midterm election, and the world cannot wait for Trump to get his comeuppance.

18.10.2026 30

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Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

An analysis using Parliamentary Budget Office tools shows that One Nation’s immigration policy may add an extra $275 billion to national debt.

18.10.2026 20

WA Today

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Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

An analysis using Parliamentary Budget Office tools shows that One Nation’s immigration policy may add an extra $275 billion to national debt.

18.10.2026 20

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Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

An analysis using Parliamentary Budget Office tools shows that One Nation’s immigration policy may add an extra $275 billion to national debt.

18.10.2026 30

The Age

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Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

An analysis using Parliamentary Budget Office tools shows that One Nation’s immigration policy may add an extra $275 billion to national debt.

18.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

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Last lap at Wenty Park as greyhounds go the final distance

Sydney’s Wentworth Park gets a new, better and less cruel lease of life.

17.10.2026 50

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Property leaves Catholic Church facing moral dilemma

Australia’s most senior Indigenous leaders have issued an urgent moral plea to the archbishop of Sydney, warning that the church risks looking...

16.10.2026 30

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The HSC remains a gold standard but the year 12 experience needs a reboot

A generation of Australians is caught between looking after children and their parents with little government recognition.

14.10.2026 30

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Tough choices needed to keep Australian economy on track for growth

The prime minister and the treasurer face their relative powerlessness to stem criticisms because the big wheels of the economy are set...

14.10.2026 40

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Crackdown on political lobbyists does not go far enough

The Minns government waters down reforms to control powers behind the thrones.

12.10.2026 30

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Police fire scene investigators face same health risks as firefighters

Public servants doing dangerous jobs should feel safe, but some get third rate protection.

12.10.2026 50

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Chalmers’ credit card back-down unedifying and concerning

The Albanese government will fund surcharge costs to delay the ATO credit card payment ban.

09.10.2026 30

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Duty of care lapses by officialdom on child protection

A parliamentary inquiry has discovered government departments and agencies never spoke to anyone in person after students made allegations about their...

09.10.2026 30

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Medical research investments translate into everyday lives

Hospital projects in Sydney and Melbourne show the far-reaching value of medical research.

08.10.2026 30

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Immigration set to be battleground issue in next election

The Coalition aims to stop One Nation’s momentum by seizing the day on immigration. But the debate must not be allowed to degenerate into racist...

06.10.2026 40

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NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not beyond scrutiny

05.10.2026 40

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Not OK, Boomers? The repercussions of a generation on its way out

Baby Boomers, who entered the world in an optimistic postwar birth rate explosion, are heading into their 80s and starting to exit the world.

03.10.2026 40

WA Today

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Not OK, Boomers? The repercussions of a generation on its way out

Baby Boomers, who entered the world in an optimistic postwar birth rate explosion, are heading into their 80s and starting to exit the world.

03.10.2026 40

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Not OK, Boomers? The repercussions of a generation on its way out

Baby Boomers, who entered the world in an optimistic postwar birth rate explosion, are heading into their 80s and starting to exit the world.

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Mayday moment over the Saudi Arabia desert

A close call on a flydubai flight suggests it’s time to reconsider security measures onboard passenger airlines.

01.10.2026 30

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Our parliamentary speeches are literally robotic

Australian federal MPs are world leaders in using AI for political speeches.

30.09.2026 50

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Data centres should stop riding roughshod over locals

The abandonment of plans to build a mega data centre in Lane Cove is a message to tech titans to involve local communities.

29.09.2026 40

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Newcastle Knights’ fairytale victory one for the ages

The Newcastle Knights have unexpectedly returned to glory.

28.09.2026 40

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Jail or hospital should not be the only choice for treating mental health

Severe overcrowding at a Sydney public hospital has exposed the ongoing crisis facing the mental health system.

28.09.2026 40

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A round of applause for ICAC, fighting good fight for people of NSW

Operation Rosny proves the watchdog’s value in protecting the democratic process in NSW against corruption.

27.09.2026 50

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Constable’s death and the dark territory that goes with job

The death of a young female NSW Police officer is a reminder of the dangers of standing in harm’s way on behalf of the community.

25.09.2026 40

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Trump cries wolf on AI censorship

The American president rejects attempts by a “globalist scheme” to control TEAM USA AI.

24.09.2026 50

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Triple Zero services need a new overseer

A Senate inquiry recommends Telstra be stripped of controlling the emergency services’ hotline.

22.09.2026 40

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DV killings are our failure to protect the most vulnerable

The spate of killings of women and children demands governments rethink policies to protect society’s vulnerable

21.09.2026 40

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Sentencing not the only answer to youth crime problem

The justice system is all too familiar with knee-jerk responses. But there are no shortcuts to solving the drivers of offending.

21.09.2026 50

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Padding out Sydney’s ‘missing middle’

The NSW government’s policy for medium-density housing is falling woefully short of its targets.

20.09.2026 60

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Fixing our migration system requires economic realism, not political dog-whistling

Restoring integrity to a system in which Australia’s guest worker economy has ballooned is necessary but should not involve political scapegoating.

19.09.2026 50

WA Today

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Fixing our migration system requires economic realism, not political dog-whistling

Restoring integrity to a system in which Australia’s guest worker economy has ballooned is necessary but should not involve political scapegoating.

19.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Fixing our migration system requires economic realism, not political dog-whistling

Restoring integrity to a system in which Australia’s guest worker economy has ballooned is necessary but should not involve political scapegoating.

19.09.2026 60

Brisbane Times

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The world needs AI guardrails. Trump and Xi must now deliver them

Their meeting in Washington is a golden opportunity for the two leaders to make real progress towards an AI risk reduction framework.

17.09.2026 50

WA Today

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The world needs AI guardrails. Trump and Xi must now deliver them

Their meeting in Washington is a golden opportunity for the two leaders to make real progress towards an AI risk reduction framework.

17.09.2026 50

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The world needs AI guardrails. Trump and Xi must now deliver them

Their meeting in Washington is a golden opportunity for the two leaders to make real progress towards an AI risk reduction framework.

17.09.2026 50

The Age

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The world needs AI guardrails. Trump and Xi must now deliver them

Their meeting in Washington is a golden opportunity for the two leaders to make real progress towards an AI risk reduction framework.

17.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

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