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Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister and party leader says.

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

Killer locked up for life over murder of wife in fire

An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.

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Israel buries the last captive recovered from Gaza

Israel buries the last captive recovered from Gaza

The burial of the last Israeli hostage returned from Gaza ends a painful reality, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told mourners at Ran Gvili's funeral.

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Donald Trump is continuing a war of words with the Minneapolis mayor over immigration raids a day after saying his administration would "de-escalate a bit".

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Donald Trump says a "massive armada" is bound for Iran, which must make a nuclear deal, while Iran's foreign minister says the nation's armed forces are ready.

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Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv

Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv

Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv

Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv

Another two people have died as Russia's aerial bombardment of Ukraine continues, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying Kyiv will respond in kind.

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation.

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon has told staff it plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy across the business.

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.

Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned as "terrorism" a Russian drone attack on a train that officials say killed five people.

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost

Out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage one Australian state, as authorities warn the peak fire danger period still has months to run.

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Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.

China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

A former rugby league player jailed for attempting to collect more than a tonne of cocaine from ships and home-made submarines has admitted more drug offences.

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Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have convinced analysts the Reserve Bank will lift rates as soon as next week, heaping pressure on mortgage holders.

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.

Almost 40 dead as winter storm lingers across US

Almost 200 million Americans remain under some form of winter cold warning, as temperatures plunge to minus 14C in some areas.

Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.

ICE chief must explain poor handling of detainees:judge

The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply due process for detained immigrants.

School materials enter Gaza after two year block

Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza will finally be provided with pencils and pens as part of a UN push to priotise their education.

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