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'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

Sporting red MAGA hats, US flags and lighting candles, the Australian wing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's group honoured him with a homegrown tribute.

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

Australian shares recover bulk of week's losses

The local bourse has finished the week strongly, wiping most of its earlier losses after narrowing bets on a US rate cut prompted a race to the finish.

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Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.

Public hospitals risk bleeding doctors without support

Public hospitals risk bleeding doctors without support

Public hospital doctors at risk of burnout need better support as professionals slam a pay offer that they say fails to address a crisis in health.

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Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

Government put on notice over nursing home bed block

State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.

Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Migrant worker heat deaths spark calls for visa changes

Dozens of deaths among workers from Vanuatu in recent years have highlighted the need for better protections, an inquiry has been told.

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Trump calls Albanese 'a good man' after latest call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Medical groups are calling for health ministers to make nationwide changes that would allow faster and affordable ADHD care for patients and families.

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but advocates believe rising rates of the disease can be curbed if governments offer more support.

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Scott Farquhar says companies that don't adopt artificial intelligence quickly will get disrupted by those that do, and executives need to use AI daily.

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Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

Australian shares continue to pull back as banks weigh

The Australian share market is headed for a third straight week of losses, as banks and Australia's biggest biotech company face continued selling pressure.

Rethink urged as climate change shakes home foundations

Building codes must be updated to contend with intense weather cycles driven by climate change that put homes at risk of serious damage, research shows.

Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice

The dumping of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from shadow cabinet is only likely to make the ambitious Territorian more outspoken.

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Payments giant spruiks stablecoin as 'future of money'

Stripe has told Australians where it thinks the future of money lies as the global payments giant expands its capital finance offering to local shores.

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.

Radio host, station lashed over sexist Matildas remarks

A radio broadcaster has been found to have breached decency rules after airing sexist comments that compared women's sport to "year 10 girls".

Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans

Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.

New A-Leagues fixture moves on from Western United woes

The A-Leagues fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 men's and women's seasons has been revealed after embattled Western United were placed in hibernation.

Nepalese Australians in grief amid political crisis

Australia has issued a travel warning for one of the world's most popular trekking destinations after the apparent collapse of the nation's government.

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