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Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.

Canadian PM to urge Australia to stand up and fight

Canadian PM to urge Australia to stand up and fight

Canadian PM to urge Australia to stand up and fight

Canadian PM to urge Australia to stand up and fight

After delivering a speech which left senior Labor ministers grasping for superlatives, a visiting leader will encourage Australia to join an army of resistance.

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Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Rate hikes, affordability won't curb house prices

Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat

Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever.

Aussie shares leap to three-month high after holiday

Aussie shares leap to three-month high after holiday

The local share market enjoyed its best day of the year so far, led by strong gains for BHP and Rio Tinto, while the Aussie was close to a 16-month high.

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'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

A survey of voluntary assisted dying doctors has found almost two‑thirds believe remuneration for their critical and sensitive services is inadequate.

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.

Back-to-school bills bite as education costs soar

Back-to-school bills bite as education costs soar

Back-to-school bills bite as education costs soar

Back-to-school bills bite as education costs soar

Australian families are struggling to cover rising back-to-school costs according to new research with many are going into debt to make ends meet.

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.

Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation print

An easing in capacity constraints will help soothe some worried minds at Martin Place, but hot inflation data could still force the Reserve Bank to hike rates.

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.

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Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.

Bureaucrats blasted over child support payment loophole

Bureaucrats have been breaking the law by wrongly administering some child support payments in a saga reminiscent of the Robodebt scandal.

Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies

Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions.

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Australians are being warned about the dangers of heat stress as southern states swelter and one city smashes its Australia Day heat record.

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Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.

Taylor refuses to rule out Liberal leadership challenge

Pressure is mounting on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley as her rivals lay the groundwork to challenge her when parliament returns.

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour

The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital.

Indigenous matriarch driven by passion for community

A lifelong commitment to community and family has driven the work of this powerhouse for Indigenous rights, who considers her life one that's been well lived.

Posthumous honour for Australian music legend

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, who died on Tuesday, has been awarded an Australia Day honour - on a date he wanted to change.

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.

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