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Israel kills five in Gaza as Egypt hosts ceasefire meet

Israel kills five in Gaza as Egypt hosts ceasefire meet

An Israeli strike has killed five people in Gaza as Hamas and Israel trade blame for truce violations and Egypt hosts new talks to salvage the ceasefire deal.

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.

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Russia strikes nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl

Russia strikes nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl

A Russian drone has hit a nuclear fuel storage facility near Ukraine's Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction

The US government has directed a team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran, a source says.

'Apples with oranges': Labor brushes off Kiwi PM's dig

'Apples with oranges': Labor brushes off Kiwi PM's dig

A visiting leader's remark that taxing capital gains would be "disastrous" has been brushed aside by Labor figures who deny it was a dig at its big reforms.

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

'Someone else's knife fight': AUKUS doubts resurface

Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.

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Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue

Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue

Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue

Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue

Australia's most powerful music aficionado has given the thumbs-up to increasing the volume and crowd capacity at the nation's most famous concert venue.

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

After helping save up to 40 of his neighbours and friends from a destructive flash flood, an ex-truck driver has turned to sculpture to heal and help others.

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

'Gets nasty': dying without a will can harm loved ones

Where there is a will, there is a way, except when you die without one - a lack of estate planning can trigger headaches for loved ones, experts say.

Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks

Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks

Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks

Ukraine hits St Petersburg again as Putin spurns talks

Ukrainian drones have struck targets in Russia's St Petersburg a second time, a day after President Vladimir Putin rejected Kyiv's offer of talks.

'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

'This is a tragedy': diver dies in shark attack

A 35-year-old man has been attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing with his family.

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby in West Bank

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian baby and wounded his parents as they fired at a vehicle in the West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.

Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM

Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM

Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM

Trans-Tasman ties never better despite tax jibe: PM

The diplomatic relationship between Australia and New Zealand has never been stronger, both leaders insist, despite commentary over recent budget announcements.

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US hits Hormuz radar sites after Iran launches drones

US strikes have targeted Iranian radar sites after drone attacks on maritime traffic, US Central Command says.

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

The royal commission on anti-Semitism stands to do more harm than good for social cohesion unless it gets a key, highly divisive, definition right.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

DR Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola

The ‌World Health Organisation chief has announced a $US518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola, ‌voicing ‌optimism ⁠the outbreak can be contained.

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Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.

Putin says he sees no reason for now to meet Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected an offer of a direct meeting made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the two sides exchanged prisoners.

Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt

The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.

Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride's bail bid

A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.

Poll surge for populists trigger for PM's tax backflip

Australians believing the economy wasn't working for them forced the federal government to change its stance and implement controversial tax reforms.

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.

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