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'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation.

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

Political rivals are joining Liberal MP Andrew Hastie in rebuking One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who is under mounting fire for labelling him a traitor.

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.

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Fuel prices on the up as PM backs end to discount

Fuel prices on the up as PM backs end to discount

Discounts to the fuel excise will come to an end within days, but the prime minister says the government could consider bringing it back in the future.

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

Fuel tax decision imminent after US-Iran peace deal

Fuel tax decision imminent after US-Iran peace deal

The federal government is weighing up whether to continue offering motorists discounted petrol and diesel amid hopes of an end to the US-led war in Iran.

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Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

The former managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been accused of lying about cancelling a concert by pro-Palestine pianist Jayson Gillham.

Pianist cancellation 'shredded' orchestra's reputation

Pianist cancellation 'shredded' orchestra's reputation

Pianist cancellation 'shredded' orchestra's reputation

Pianist cancellation 'shredded' orchestra's reputation

An orchestra board member and ex-government minister says he was surprised to learn a pianist's upcoming concert had been cancelled over Gaza comments.

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia sanctions Iran officials over 'brutal' regime

Australia is slapping further financial sanctions and travel bans on Iranian officials who directed the oppression of women by enforcing strict dress codes.

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Gallipoli Art Prize winner Luke Cornish has criticised the desecration of a Commonwealth cemetery in Gaza, in which his great-uncle was buried.

'River to sea' accused claims charge over banner insane

'River to sea' accused claims charge over banner insane

'River to sea' accused claims charge over banner insane

'River to sea' accused claims charge over banner insane

A barefoot anti-war activist claims the charge against him for using a phrase banned by anti-Semitism laws cannot be taken seriously, a magistrate has heard.

Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet

Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet

Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet

Doubts over Lebanon, sanctions ahead of Iran peace meet

A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is in Pakistan to join Iranian government ministers and officials for peace talks.

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More fuel to flow after deal but no price relief yet

An export deal will allow Australia's two refineries to bring in more fuel to regions hit hardest by petrol and diesel shortages.

Australia won't send troops to answer Trump's oil rant

Australia has ruled out sending troops to the Middle East amid Donald Trump's remarks for nations to "get their own" oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.

Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia has been killed and three others have been injured after a projectile exploded near a southern Lebanese village.

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Israel reports attack from Yemen as Iran war escalates

Pakistan is preparing to host talks aimed at ending the ‌latest conflict engulfing the Middle East as Iran and Israel continue to trade strikes.

Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed

Pakistan is hosting talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran warns the US against a ground attack.

Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.

Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen

Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry.

Trump, Iran threaten energy targets as war escalates

Donald Trump has vowed to obliterate Iran's energy facilities if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the waterway is open to all but "enemies".

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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