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Pre-Christmas byelection for Joe Hockey's seat of North Sydney

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imageA byelection to fill Joe Hockey's vacated seat in Parliament will occur before Christmas. Dean Lewins/AAP

The government is preparing for an early byelection in former treasurer Joe Hockey’s safe seat of North Sydney, with nominations for the Liberal pre-selection already open.

Hockey will deliver his valedictory speech to parliament on...

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A counsellor should be sent to Nauru to help 'Abyan'

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imagePeter Dutton has provided a starkly different account to what occurred during Abyan's stay in Australia.Dean Lewins/AAP

The appalling saga of the pregnant Somali woman known by the pseudonym of “Abyan” shows the urgent need for some neutral watchdog in such a situation to ensure the person’s interests are protected and what is...

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Your questions answered on the medicinal marijuana

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Health minister Sussan Ley announced on the weekend that the government will legalise growing marijuana for medicinal use. The government intends to amend the Narcotic Drugs Act so growing cannabis for medical or scientific use won’t violate any of the international drug treaties we’re signatories to.

The move has already invited...

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When Uber is legal the taxi industry will have nowhere to hide

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imageTaxis block the streets of the Melbourne CBD during a rally against ride-sharing service UberX.Melissa Meehan/AAP

In the latest instalment of Uber versus the taxi industry, the Taxi Industry Forum of WA has conceded the sector could have done better. Responding to a Western Australian Government green paper into the “on demand”...

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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