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Political leaders come face to face on new battleground

Political leaders come face to face on new battleground

Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley have stood side by side as political leaders for the first time as they prepare for federal parliament to return.

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.

Australian shares come off the boil as financials cool

Australian shares come off the boil as financials cool

Australian shares come off the boil as financials cool

Australian shares come off the boil as financials cool

The ASX200 has finished down more than one per cent, giving back most of Friday's rally at the start of a "hectic week" for investors.

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Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Australia's growing ranks of retirees present a golden opportunity for a big name in the nation's superannuation to write a new chapter in its turnaround story.

'Honeymoon effect': Labor extends lead in latest poll

'Honeymoon effect': Labor extends lead in latest poll

Labor has increased its lead in the first Newspoll since May's federal election, while the coalition has sunk to record lows.

Judge's ire as 'glacial' cattle export lawsuit plods on

Judge's ire as 'glacial' cattle export lawsuit plods on

A judge has slammed lawyers involved in a class action over live cattle exports to Indonesia, which has had little movement despite launching over a decade ago.

Lehrmann inquiry head's leak 'transparent, not corrupt'

Lehrmann inquiry head's leak 'transparent, not corrupt'

An ex-judge who leaked documents from a probe into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was not corrupt but only wanted accurate reporting, a court has been told.

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Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks

Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks

Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks

Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks

Many Australian businesses are willing to spend on AI but lack a plan to implement the game-changing technology, pushing the nation down the readiness rankings.

'Every day it's pain': chronic sufferers plead for help

'Every day it's pain': chronic sufferers plead for help

'Every day it's pain': chronic sufferers plead for help

'Every day it's pain': chronic sufferers plead for help

Sufferers of chronic pain are calling for action on the crisis as a report reveals the huge toll the condition takes on Australia.

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty

Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister’s priorities as parliament resumes.

Protesters urge Israel sanctions ahead of MPs return

Protesters urge Israel sanctions ahead of MPs return

Protesters urge Israel sanctions ahead of MPs return

Protesters urge Israel sanctions ahead of MPs return

The first of three days of pro-Palestinian protests in Canberra saw hundreds of demonstrators march to Israel's embassy calling for sanctions.

MPs welcomed to Canberra ahead of parliament opening

MPs welcomed to Canberra ahead of parliament opening

MPs welcomed to Canberra ahead of parliament opening

MPs welcomed to Canberra ahead of parliament opening

Around 40 newbies are joining the class of the 48th federal parliament, with the prime minister extending a welcome, ahead of the official opening.

'Definite urgency' for action on child safety checks

'Definite urgency' for action on child safety checks

'Definite urgency' for action on child safety checks

'Definite urgency' for action on child safety checks

A national working-with-children scheme to improve safety is being fast-tracked but the government admits it won't fix all problems in the troubled sector.

Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Peek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Borrowers are hoping for clarity on the Reserve Bank's next moves as an unexpected jump in unemployment firms the case for an interest rate cut.

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More results needed from PM's China trip: Liberals

The opposition has criticised Anthony Albanese's recent visit to China, saying more concrete results were needed from the trip.

Trade stand-off continues as US drug tariffs loom

The deadline on US pharmaceutical tariffs has been dramatically brought forward, in the latest escalation of Donald Trump's trade war with the world.

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.

IVF hack inquiry confirms details published on dark web

An investigation following a cyber attack in which a raft of IVF patient details were stolen has confirmed they were published on the dark web.

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'Toxic': activists vandalise Aust-US memorial symbol

Pro-Palestine protesters have doused a memorial dedicated to US and Australian troops in red paint, saying it symbolises an alliance perpetuating "genocide".

Faxes to apps: CommSec's 30 years of shaping investing

As Australia’s first online broker celebrates its 30th anniversary, one of its earliest customers reflects on how trading has changed for Australian investors.

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

Reef restoration efforts are often viewed as futile in the face of climate change but for those engaging in the work, it can be a source of cautious hope.

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

Previously classified documents reveal the reasons why an investor visa, dubbed a "golden ticket" for the rich to immigrate to Australia, was scrapped.

Heartbreak to hope: Australians urged to donate organs

Three families are sharing how organ donation brought hope after their heartbreak and why they want more Australians to register and help save lives.

The debt burden stalking Aussies in retirement

More Australians are retiring with hefty mortgages as spiralling home prices delay their entry into the housing market and the trend shows no sign of easing.

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

The majority of 49 Abrams tanks committed by Australia have joined Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion as Moscow continues its deadly attacks.

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