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Cash boost for new Aussie parents as parental leave scheme extended

More than 180,000 families are expected to benefit each year.

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An expansion of the Paid Parental Leave scheme will result in a $2500 cash boost for families taking the leave in the next year.

Australia’s highest-earning state and territory leaders revealed

One premier has cemented their spot as the nation’s second highest-paid politician behind the PM.

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Australia's highest-earning state and territory leaders have been revealed.

Farmers 'united' in fight over live-sheep export ban

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Last-minute lobbying by farmers and exporters wasn't enough to stop a live-sheep export ban. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Staff banned from using personal devices to photograph children at childcare centres

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New guidelines will restrict personal devices in early childhood education centres from Monday.

Body language ‘tells’ that could help predict shopping centre attacks

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A security expert is helping shopping centre guards to prepare for possible attacks. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Superannuation fund collapses after seven years of operation

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Holding company of GigSuper superannuation fund enters voluntary liquidation.