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Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Many Australians have lost faith in democracy and elected leaders, with nearly one in ten believing violence can be justified for a political cause.

Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push

Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push

Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push

Liberals risk joining 'baddies' with fossil-fuel push

Australia cannot pull out of the Paris Agreement, a Liberal frontbencher has declared, as his party prepares to face off over climate and energy policy.

Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Economy heads for first major test since RBA rate hold

Australia's volatile unemployment rate is expected to tick back down to 4.4 per cent, which would add little urgency for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.

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Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Fatigue, brain fog tied to deficiencies going untreated

Iron and vitamin D deficiencies are silently impacting Australian's energy, mood and overall wellbeing, with women and teenage girls particularly at risk.

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

Remembrance eve glimpse of rarest bravery honour

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial has given a behind-closed-doors glimpse of the rare Victoria Cross and its origins.

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Aussies self-diagnosing mental health over the internet

Australia's armchair psychologists are self-diagnosing mental conditions and sometimes self-treating instead of seeking professional guidance, experts warn.

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

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Phoenix draw in Priestman's coaching return

Phoenix draw in Priestman's coaching return

Phoenix draw in Priestman's coaching return

Phoenix draw in Priestman's coaching return

Disgraced former Canada coach Bev Priestman's tenure as Wellington Phoenix boss has begun with a draw, while Melbourne City won a grand final rematch.

Labor heavyweight Graham Richardson dies aged 76

Labor heavyweight Graham Richardson dies aged 76

Labor heavyweight Graham Richardson dies aged 76

Labor heavyweight Graham Richardson dies aged 76

Former Labor senator, powerbroker and media commentator Graham Richardson has died after weeks of battling influenza and pneumonia, his family has confirmed.

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse

South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse

South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse

South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse

A trail-blazing international judge awarded the Sydney Peace Prize has savaged Israel for its war crimes in Gaza constituting genocide.

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga.

Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley

Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley

Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley

Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley

John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership.

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.

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Qantas shares at six-month low as business travel slows

Qantas is vowing to adjust domestic capacity because there's been less demand for business flights than it had forecast.

Shares resume slide as rate-sensitive stocks tumble

Australian shares are down for a second straight week against a backdrop of sticky inflation and fears the Reserve Bank's interest rate-cutting cycle is over.

'Unfair': $50k arts degrees lumping students with debt

Australian students being forced to pay $50,000 for arts degrees are being left in a financial hole after they graduate, a vice-chancellor warns

Tobacco tax cut 'no fix' to $4b smugglers' paradise

Public health experts are urging authorities not to get the jitters on tobacco taxes as the economic cost of Australia's black market trade explodes.

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Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate

A senior business bank manager is behind bars accused of playing a key role in one of Australia's biggest corporate corruption cases in recent years.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Nine Entertainment wants compensation from the government if a national ban is slapped on gambling ads and says regulations must extend to tech companies.

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.

Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

A traveller could be settling in for a serious stint in jail after customs officers noticed a suspicious bulge in his trousers when he arrived in Australia.

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict

National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton continues to face accusations of potential conflicts of interest over his involvement with Defence.

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