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Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

While families have saved thousands of dollars under an expanded childcare subsidy, experts have warned centres may have no option but to hike fees.

Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother

Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother

Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother

Neighbour linked to 1980s sex attacks on grandmother

A man who grew up across the road from an elderly woman has been accused of raping her in the 1980s after a breakthrough in DNA.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

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Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Mitch Owen could be a bolter for Australia's T20 World Cup squad next year, given his form for Big Bash League winners the Hobart Hurricanes.

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza Strip residents have expressed joy at being allowed to return to their homes in the north of the region and expressed determination to rebuild their lives.

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

The US Justice Department says officials who worked on the case prosecuting President Donald Trump for mishandling documents can't be trusted.

Chalmers buoyant about 2025, ahead of inflation data

Chalmers buoyant about 2025, ahead of inflation data

Treasurer Jim Chalmers remains confident 2025 will be better economically for Australians after struggles with the cost of living.

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World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

Leaders attending Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp have heard Holocaust survivors warn of the dangers of intolerance.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

M23 rebels have entered the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country's military clashing with Rwandan troops on the border.

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Ten-year national road safety plan 'wildly off-track'

Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replacing is eastern front commander will strengthen the country's forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following a Russian advance in the region.

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.

Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill

Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill

Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill

Sinner hopes to win career grand slam with coach Cahill

World No.1 Jannik Sinner hopes Aussie super-coach Darren Cahill can help him complete a career grand slam before finishing up with the Italian at year's end.

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Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

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Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.

Dead nine-year-old suffered 'significant' head injury

Police allege a nine-year-old boy had been in the care of a 24-year-old woman at the time of his death, as she faced court on one charge of murder.

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House

The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Russia says it has captured strategic town in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry has claimed the first major victory of 2025 for its forces in Ukraine, saying a key town in the east has fallen.

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