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Broncos superstar signs three-year deal with Souths

Broncos superstar signs three-year deal with Souths

Brisbane prop Payne Haas has stunned the rugby league world by signing with South Sydney, where he will reunite with former coach Wayne Bennett.

Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split

Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split

Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split

Coalition touts era of trust, unity after bitter split

The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the coalition back together, ending a very public and damaging separation.

Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.

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Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.

Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack

Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack

A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children

Islamabad mourns victims of Shi'ite mosque suicide bomb

Islamabad mourns victims of Shi'ite mosque suicide bomb

Thousands of people have gathered to say prayers for the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad claimed by Islamic State.

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Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.

US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

Take shelter warning as cyclone batters coastline

As Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies, residents along the coast of West Australia's Pilbara have been told to take shelter immediately.

Pilot, teens dead after light plane crashes into ocean

Pilot, teens dead after light plane crashes into ocean

Pilot, teens dead after light plane crashes into ocean

Pilot, teens dead after light plane crashes into ocean

The bodies of three men aboard a light plane when it crashed near a popular fishing area have been recovered by police.

Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

US President Donald Trump has removed a post on Truth Social that depicted former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama ‍as primates.

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.

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Aussies on show as Olympics splits athletes parade

While Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham led an Australian team marching in Livigno, the main Winter Olympics opening ceremony was 250km away in Milan.

Mum turns child's diagnosis into pledge to help

A prenatal heart diagnosis upended Sami Glastonbury’s family life. Now the “heart mum” is turning lived experience into national advocacy through HeartKids.

From inconvenience to crisis, islands battle king tides

Low-lying islands in the Torres Strait have been inundated after another frightening king tide season as locals continue the legal fight for climate justice.

It's back to school for Ben Donaldson in World Cup bid

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gave Ben Donaldson a series of clear messages last year, and the Force No.10 is determined to prove he's worthy of another call up.

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Electrical apprenticeships defying post-COVID slowdown

The uptake of trade apprenticeships has dropped following the expiration of a pandemic relief program but remains higher than it was in 2019.

'Be sensitive': Bondi stabbings a wake-up call to media

Changes in the way newsrooms report on mass casualties have been proposed after the loved ones of victims of a stabbing spree were re-traumatised by coverage.

Bomber kills 31 at Pakistan mosque as India denies role

Pakistani officials say a man has detonated explosives after being challenged near a Shi'ite mosque, killing 31 people and wounding more than 170 others.

Mangione protests as US judge sets state trial for June

A man accused of fatally shooting a health insurance executive outside a hotel in New York City will face trial for murder on June 8, a judge says.

Horror film and a war series dominate AACTA Awards

Horror flick Bring Her Back and streaming series The Narrow Road to the Deep North have dominated the AACTA Awards, Australia's answer to the Oscars.

Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state

As drug kingpin Tony Mokbel awakes to his first morning as a free man, he faces a tough battle if he seeks a compensation claim against a state government.

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Neither Liberal leader Sussan Ley nor Nationals counterpart David Littleproud are willing to cede ground as prospects of an imminent coalition reunion diminish.

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