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Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

A major writers' festival is in damage control as it apologises for dumping a Palestinian-Australian author in a move that triggered a mass boycott.

Surgeons 'took bribes' for $2.8 million hospital sales

Surgeons 'took bribes' for $2.8 million hospital sales

Surgeons 'took bribes' for $2.8 million hospital sales

Surgeons 'took bribes' for $2.8 million hospital sales

Two surgeons were allegedly offered secret 20 per cent commissions from a company to choose its medical implants when performing surgery at public hospitals.

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Major changes will be needed to the government's hate speech laws overhaul for any hope of rushing the legislation through parliament.

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Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

A former lieutenant of Australia's neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the "rhetorical rape" of a politician.

'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip ‌conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

With Iran's leadership trying to quell domestic unrest, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene.

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

The S&P 500 lost 37.14 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 6,926.60 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 238.12 points, or 1.00 per cent, to 23,471.75.

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Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Repairs to thousands of apartment blocks in Kyiv after the latest Russian salvo have been compounded by frigid weather, with temperatures dipping close to -20C.

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

Daniel Sanders has broken his collarbone and sternum in a desert crash, his Dakar Rally dream in ruins -- but the Aussie world champ has vowed to fight on.

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

A train travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, ‌killing 30 people and injuring ‍many others.

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

The clean-up has started at a rain-hit town but another is bracing for dangerous flooding as residents cope with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Coalition members and Jewish groups have come out against proposed hate speech laws drawn up in response to the Bondi massacre.

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Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Volunteer firefighters are "blaming themselves" for being unable to lessen the devastation wrought by an ongoing bushfire crisis, a fire chief says.

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Australia's biggest steelmaker will pay investors a special dividend of $1 per share after rejecting a takeover overture from Kerry Stokes and a US partner.

Premier's compassion defence over writer's legal threat

A state premier facing a defamation threat has defended comments he made about an author who was controversially dumped from a leading writers' festival.

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubt lingers over whether an underworld figure linked to Australia's illicit tobacco wars will be extradited after his Middle East drug trafficking arrest.

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World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.

Next US ambassador will have 'no simple task'

Former Labor ministers are emerging as the frontrunners to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the US after he chose to retire a year early.

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.

High school costs forcing indebted parents to work more

The significant cost of educating children in Australia is forcing parents to work more hours and families to cut back on holidays.

Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.

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