Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum
Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state.
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Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
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X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges
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Indigenous areas heavily backed voice, data shows
Figures have revealed ordinary polling booths with the highest proportion of Indigenous people voted largely in favour of the voice to parliament.
Rolfe’s bias accusations against coroner ‘groundless’
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Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies
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Crypto regulation proposal a ‘critical milestone’
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Number of Australians stuck in Gaza doubles to 45
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Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl
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Indigenous areas heavily backed the voice to parliament
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Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails
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Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games
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Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings
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Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint
Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.
Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards
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Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.