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John Setka resigns immediately as head of CFMEU
The powerful construction union boss resigned on Friday night in the face of a raft of explosive allegations about misconduct involving him and the CFMEU.
- by Nick McKenzie, Angus Thompson and Kieran Rooney
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Soldier, labourer, gold diggers: who are the married couple accused of spying for Russia?
It was gold Kira Korolev was obsessed with, filling her YouTube channel with footage of her never-ending search for a few glimmering flecks.
- by Angus Thompson, Cloe Read, Cameron Atfield and Adrian Proszenko
Russian-born Australian army private and her husband charged with espionage
Kira Korolev, 40, and her 62-year-old husband, Igor Korolev, are accused of using her defence force account to spy for Russia since December 2022.
- by Angus Thompson, Cloe Read and Cameron Atfield
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
- by Angus Thompson
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International students
Chinese students outnumber others in asylum claims surge
Visas for Chinese students continue to be approved at much higher rates than other source countries. A former top immigration bureaucrat is urging the government to overhaul the system.
- by Angus Thompson
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Antisemitism
Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom
The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.
- by Angus Thompson
Higgins ‘steadfast in truth’ after Reynolds alleges plan to damage her career
The former defence industry minister is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over July 2023 social media posts.
- by Angus Thompson
Parliament House security under review after twin protests
Four protesters unfurled pro-Palestine banners from the roof as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.
- by Olivia Ireland, Angus Thompson and Jessica McSweeney
Payman furore to come to a head as Albanese suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.
- by Angus Thompson, Paul Sakkal and James Massola
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International students
Student crackdown will lead to lasting economic pain: business council
The Australian Business Council argues capping foreign student numbers could “irreparably damage” the higher education sector and even hit supermarkets.
- by Angus Thompson
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NATO
Dutton tells MPs to ‘be ready’ for early election after PM scraps Washington visit
Anthony Albanese was expected to attend next week’s summit marking NATO’s 75th anniversary but Defence Minister Richard Marles will now travel to the US in his place.
- by Rob Harris, Angus Thompson and James Massola