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Iran hits back at Gulf refineries after Israeli strike

Iran hits back at Gulf refineries after Israeli strike

The latest escalation ‌in the Iran war heightens the disruption of global energy supplies that has raised the political stakes for US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

Ukraine-Russia talks paused amid Iran war: report

The Kremlin has reportedly ‌confirmed a pause on peace talks over Ukraine, adding the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

A remote community is bracing for the biggest cyclone to hit the region in more than a century, seven years after a category four storm devastated the town.

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'Welcome home Mary': hometown love fit for queen

'Welcome home Mary': hometown love fit for queen

Denmark's Queen Mary has wrapped her official Australian tour with a hometown visit to Hobart involving ships, art, lobster and a street gathering.

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

Treasurer softens up voters for 'hard decisions' on tax

The government will warn of a hit to economic growth and Australia's productivity performance in the upcoming budget, raising the stakes for ambitious reform.

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

'Abhorrent male bravado': men jailed for violating girl

Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.

Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates

Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates

The Australian stock market has fallen to its lowest level since November, with heavy losses for goldminers as the yellow metal fell to $US4,850.

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Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians

An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.

'Get out': police cop deathbed rant from outback killer

'Get out': police cop deathbed rant from outback killer

'Get out': police cop deathbed rant from outback killer

'Get out': police cop deathbed rant from outback killer

Even as he lay on his deathbed, a notorious murderer refused to divulge the whereabouts of a backpacker he shot dead in a crime that shook the nation.

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor strategist Tim Picton's accused killer remains on bail after prosecutors withdrew a bid to revoke it over alcohol consumption.

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion.

At least 10 dead as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon

At least 10 dead as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon

At least 10 dead as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon

At least 10 dead as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon

Fears are growing that cutting off southern Lebanon from the rest of the country could pave the way for a large-scale Israeli military operations.

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Pakistan and Afghan pause fighting for Eid

Bulldozers are digging pits in a cemetery in Kabul in order to bury the hundreds allegedly killed in a Pakistani air strike as both sides down arms for Eid.

Safe as houses: home resale profits go through the roof

Record home sales profits are lining the pockets of people in the housing market, while pushing the price of admission beyond the means of ordinary Australians.

At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border

Attacks on a town along Sudan’s border with Chad have killed at least 17 people and injured 123, MSF says.

Norwegian prosecutor seeks seven years prison for Hoiby

Norwegian prosecutors have demanded a jail sentence of seven years and seven months for the son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby.

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Iran attacks Israel as war expands with Beirut battered

Iran has lashed out after the killing of one of its top leaders in an air strike, with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel.

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.

Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing

King Frederik and Queen Mary have admired the work of another Danish-Australian duo as the royals headed to an art exhibition at a trendy converted warehouse.

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

Aussie shares climb on steady oil price, rate outlook

A temporary lull in energy price pressures has sparked cautious optimism in equities, despite no end in sight for the Iran conflict or its impact on oil supply.

Focus on deportations after killer's High Court win

A PNG-born murderer has successfully overturned his curfew, prompting a major adjustment to how the government manages criminal asylum seekers.

Radio giant takes big bet in Sandilands contract fight

Kyle Sandilands may have played a shrewd move after his axing by focusing attention on his radio masters rather than himself, legal experts say.

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