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Australia stands firm on Iran as Trump slams allies

Australia stands firm on Iran as Trump slams allies

Leaders have stopped short of criticising US President Donald Trump after his latest tirade over Australia's refusal to join the Middle East conflict.

The health conversation all Australians should have

The health conversation all Australians should have

The health conversation all Australians should have

The health conversation all Australians should have

Fertility should be a conversation about shared responsibility, experts say, as they call for better education to fix a major health literacy gap.

Australia appoints first woman as top legal adviser

Australia appoints first woman as top legal adviser

Australia appoints first woman as top legal adviser

Australia appoints first woman as top legal adviser

Experienced barrister Ruth Higgins SC has made history as the first woman to be appointed Australia's top legal adviser to the federal government.

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Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

Plea for patience as road deaths plague long weekend

At least 14 people have died on Australian roads over the Easter break, prompting calls for drivers to use caution as they return from their holidays.

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Consumer spending and confidence in the spotlight

Analysts and governments will pore over latest economic data this week for more insight into the devastating impact of soaring fuel prices on the nation.

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

'More people, more books': tech to end audiobook debate

The question of whether audiobooks count as reading is about to get more complicated thanks to a feature from a major tech firm.

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Tech giants slammed for censoring party-drug alerts

Tech giants slammed for censoring party-drug alerts

Tech giants slammed for censoring party-drug alerts

Tech giants slammed for censoring party-drug alerts

Automated censorship by social media platforms is hampering efforts to warn of potentially deadly drugs circulating in the community, pill-testers say.

No plates, no lights: Easter crash kills mum of four

No plates, no lights: Easter crash kills mum of four

No plates, no lights: Easter crash kills mum of four

No plates, no lights: Easter crash kills mum of four

A series of grim Easter holiday crashes nationwide has prompted pleas for people to pay attention to road safety.

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

Children's book giving hope beyond family violence

A children's storybook aims to offer hope to young people navigating grief and trauma following domestic tragedies.

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks

Savvy punters who have been cashing in on credit card rewards schemes might have to find a new life hack after the central bank changed the payments game.

Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Mariners' ALW title defence over after Sky Blues draw

Central Coast had to beat Sydney FC to make the A-League Women finals and defend their championship but fell just short in front of home fans.

Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned

Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned

Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned

Fewer stations run dry but supply strength questioned

Australians are being urged to stick to Easter holiday plans following measures to cut costs at the bowser but fuel supply strength is being questioned.

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Boats, trucks in plot to flood the country with cocaine

When a commercial trawler sank off Victoria with four crew members needing rescuing, police became suspicious about an alleged drug trafficking operation.

Strokes may be avoided by targeting 'silent' condition

A worldwide study could prevent thousands of Australians experiencing strokes through screenings that detect an often unnoticed heart condition.

Farmers hit hard by food waste billions

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on sales of up to one million tonnes of produce that never makes it to market

Century-old farming dynasty ends with one last harvest

The Carberrys have been cotton farming pioneers for nearly 60 years but this season's harvest will be the last for the family's 97-year-old patriarch.

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Why you notice daylight saving changing less and less

From secretive government labs to the phone in your pocket, an army of tech nerds is literally giving you the time of your life.

Victory stay in ALW finals hunt, 'Nix finish top two

A goal from Claudia Bunge against Perth Glory has kept Melbourne Victory's finals hopes alive, but last year's grand finalists will sweat on other results.

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Solemn services and fish frenzies used to mark Easter

As punters marked Good Friday by rushing to the markets to secure fresh fish and seafood, some parishioners paid respect to the day's biblical origins.

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.

Australia backs cheaper medicines in face of US levies

The government says it won't back down or negotiate the pharmaceutical benefits scheme despite pressure from the Trump administration following new tariffs.

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Australia captain Sam Kerr has been quick to pour doubt on a report that she'll leave Chelsea to join American club Denver Summit at the end of the season.

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