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Federal opposition may support rushed immigration laws less than a day after delaying vote

All major parties have referred the new laws to a Senate committee which will report back in May, with the opposition indicating it will support the legislation.
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The Alice Springs youth curfew has been called a 'circuit breaker', but some say a broader approach is needed

Scenes of violence and unrest in Alice Springs prompted the NT government to declare a two-week youth curfew in the town on Wednesday. Here's what some community members have to say about the plan.
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Coles affirms it will keep taking cash as Armaguard rejects lifeline package

Cash transport company Armaguard has rejected a multi-million-dollar funding deal to help it avert insolvency, as supermarket giant Coles confirms its cash collection and processing services with the company have resumed.
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National corruption watchdog claims first scalp over alleged airport bribe solicitation

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has landed its first blow, with a former employee of the Western Sydney Airport charged with allegedly asking for a $200,000 bribe.
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Western Australia's $150,000 Canberra 'hub' is open for business. It's not an embassy — but what is it?

WA opens a "hub" in Canberra to promote the state's interests — but the premier says it's not about stepping up the GST carve-up fight. Not everyone's convinced it's a worthwhile initiative.
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