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PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

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.

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

Concerned parents are investigating all options to ensure the safety of their children after a childcare educator was charged with abuse.

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Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Academics, staff and students have detailed free speech concerns at Australia's top universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine encampments.

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

Corruption allegations have been levelled against a businessman who helped secure $600 million in backing from the Australian government for PNG's new NRL team.

Rally propels Aussie shares to another record close

Rally propels Aussie shares to another record close

The Australian share market has crossed 8700 points for the first time in its biggest rally since April, while posting its best weekly performance for 2025.

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Australians are being warned about possible further rises in unemployment after a shock jobless rate jump that has strengthened the case to cut interest rates.

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Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps.

Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web

Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web

Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web

Qantas gains ruling over data hack hitting dark web

Qantas says it's been granted an interim injunction in the NSW Supreme Court to prevent stolen data of almost 6 million customers from being leaked further.

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists

Nine will not be prosecuted by the Federal Court for contempt after publishing the names of lobbyists who complained about an ABC radio host's pro-Gaza views.

'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge

For the first time at a state art gallery, patrons will be given a unique insight into the extraordinary artistic range of Archibald Prize winner Janet Dawson.

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

Fijian man faces court over indecent exposure on flight

A man remains on bail after being charged with indecent exposure on a flight, after two women sitting in the same row as him raised the alarm.

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.

Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Taxman told to tone it down and cut jargon from letters

Language used in letters from the tax office can cause needless anxiety and confuse readers with excessive jargon, an ombudsman's review has found.

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'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push

New president of Chief Executive Women Helen Conway says women's workforce participation should be a major part of the federal government's productivity push.

Aussie shares soar as jobless rise lifts rates cut hope

The ASX200 climbed 0.9 per cent to its highest level ever after a surprise rise in unemployment set the stage for the Reserve Bank to cut rates.

AI turbocharges child abuse as image-creation made easy

Child safety experts are demanding urgent changes to how child exploitation is tackled as perpetrators use AI technology to easily create explicit material.

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.

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Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

A median growth superannuation fund posted a return of 10.5 per cent last financial year, taking their three-year performance to over 30 per cent.

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

A preacher who incited racial hatred against Jewish people will have to make his apologies prominent on webpages and social media.

'No doubt' about China concern despite PM's rhetoric

The prime minister's tone on during his China trip has been defended as diplomatic and respectful as the opposition called for him to be more forceful.

Cut privacy red tape to boost innovation: tech giants

Tech giants are warning Australia against introducing privacy rules that are "overly restrictive" for businesses working in cutting edge AI development.

Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide.

Killer's death robs Falconio family of hopes for peace

Hopes of finding the remains of Peter Falconio are now considered "remote at best, impossible at worst" after the death of his killer Bradley Murdoch.

Albanese to cap China trip with panda diplomacy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will end his tour of China with a plea for governments to increase research funding.

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