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Aussie Cossack's 'attractive' offer to seal prison swap

Aussie Cossack's 'attractive' offer to seal prison swap

A perennial thorn in the Australian government's side has vowed to make it worth their while if he's sent to Russia in a swap for prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins.

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

RBA says rate cuts coming soon, IMF warns on inflation

The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

Leaders praise Aussie resilience and Christmas spirit

The resilience of Australians has been celebrated by political leaders as communities battle natural disasters over Christmas.

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Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

Refugee mum who slept in a car finds home with newborn

An Afghan woman who was homeless after escaping domestic violence has secured housing in time for the birth of her daughter with grassroots community support.

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit

Patrick Kisnorbo has joined Japanese club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant after walking out on a three-year deal as head coach at Melbourne Victory.

Crocs for Christmas - just don't put them on your feet

Crocs for Christmas - just don't put them on your feet

People in one part of Australia will soon be able to keep crocodiles as pets after a recently elected government fulfils another election promise.

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Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Millions of residents and travellers across the country are being warned to be on high alert as the risk of Christmas-week infernos intensifies.

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

A former fighter pilot's Australian family is considering its options after condemning the "inhumane" approval of his extradition to the US.

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.

Australian shares rally after US averts govt shutdown

Australian shares rally after US averts govt shutdown

Australian shares rally after US averts govt shutdown

Australian shares rally after US averts govt shutdown

The ASX200 has bounced back from its losing streak with a 1.7 per cent rally, its best performance since July 31.

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Fears for Australian soldier captured in Ukraine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is concerning news that an Australian citizen is reportedly being held hostage by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

A senate inquiry finds a lack of transparency in energy decisions has left consumers carrying the costs of system change and struggling to pay power bills.

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Australia's building sector is plagued by poor work conditions and stagnant productivity, impeding the transport and energy projects the nation needs to grow.

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Watching for doves in Reserve Bank's Christmas reveal

A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.

Extreme weather scaring off tourists

Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.

Australians return home as Vanuatu rescues continue

Defence flights have brought home more than 400 Australians but one man still stranded in Vanuatu says the government’s response is "slow and inadequate".

Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.

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Hey Zeus: a potential saviour for rural stroke patients

A man who had a stroke while driving was given clot-busting medication in record time, in part thanks to a mobile app that is giving new hope to rural patients.

Predictions to take sting out of bluebottle invasions

Scientists are working on a way to predict bluebottle infestations to let swimmers know whether heading to the beach is worth the trip.

More Australians on the way home from quake-hit Vanuatu

Two more defence flights will bring stranded Australians home from quake-hit Vanuatu as rescue efforts continue amid severe damage and looming cyclone threats.

Australian shares plunge again, hitting 100-day low

The ASX200 has dropped 1.2 per cent to finish the week down 2.8 per cent, its second-worst weekly performance of 2024.

Christmas comes early as Bali Nine return to families

Five members of the Bali Nine are adjusting to the spotlight after coming home but are excited to spend Christmas with families for the first time in decades.

'National treasure' cartoonist Michael Leunig dies

Michael Leunig has died aged 79, leaving behind the cartoons, poems and paintings of his six-decade career - including Mr Curly and his ducks.

Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

A retiring backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door.

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