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Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted'

Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted'

Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency.

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Aged care fees to stay lower for sexual abuse survivors

Sexual abuse survivors won't have their redress scheme payments counted when their finances are means-tested before heading into aged care.

Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Calls to expand super payments for younger workers

Younger workers could earn an extra $10,000 before retirement if they are paid super for every dollar earned before turning 18, modelling shows.

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Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

As international climate negotiations begin, Pacific scholars have launched groundbreaking research to make sure their voices are heard at the top table.

Indigenous groups want more from truth-telling inquiry

Indigenous groups want more from truth-telling inquiry

A minor party's proposed truth-telling commission needs major changes to succeed in addressing historical and contemporary injustice, Indigenous groups say.

Women written into code: standards target tech workers

Women written into code: standards target tech workers

Australian technology firms will be urged to test their practices against 10 standards as part of a campaign to encourage more diversity in the field.

Firefighters contain huge industrial blaze in Sydney

Firefighters contain huge industrial blaze in Sydney

A huge industrial fire in southwest Sydney has been contained, with more than 100 firefighters called to the scene.

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Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt

The Greens have called for all student debt to be wiped, saying the party's $74 billion plan will be a negotiating chip for a possible minority government.

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

Aldi banks on winning customers over opening new stores

The nearest supermarket rival to Coles and Woolworths says it's focused on trying to woo new customers rather than expanding its chain of Australian stores.

Take away from Chinese stimulus bid puts bite on market

Take away from Chinese stimulus bid puts bite on market

Take away from Chinese stimulus bid puts bite on market

Take away from Chinese stimulus bid puts bite on market

The ASX200 has slipped 0.4 per cent after investors punished mining stocks for a dip in commodity prices following underwhelming Chinese stimulus measures.

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

Australia's climate change minister is urging his counterparts to adopt ambitious emissions targets as world leaders discuss the future for a warming globe.

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Anti-slavery tsar welcomed but civil groups want teeth

Former Labor senator Chris Evans has been appointed as the inaugural anti-slavery commissioner but civil groups want him properly funded and given real power.

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

Private Richard Norden has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the Vietnam War, an honour his friends have spent decades fighting for.

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

Labor still 'in box seat' despite latest poll results

The latest opinion polling shows the coalition leads the government, but experts say Labor is still on track to be re-elected at the next federal poll.

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Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs.

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

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Liberals pick former RSL chief to take on teal MP

The former son-in-law of a Liberal prime minister will run on a cost-of-living platform as he and the party tries to win back a former heartland.

CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences

Disgruntled construction union members can now anonymously reveal their experiences of unlawful conduct as a corruption investigation continues.

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

The "Trump factor" is unlikely to derail renewable energy momentum, a peak body says, as data on financial commitments suggests Australia is back on target.

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Almost all Australian workplaces have formal sexual harassment and discrimination policies, but more than one in four aren't monitoring incidents.

Dog invades pitch as Canberra beat 'Nix, Reds down WSW

Annalie Longo's dog worked hard to lift Wellington Phoenix to an A-League Women victory but Canberra prevailed, while Adelaide defeated Western Sydney.

Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection

The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncytial virus.

Momentum building to protect Great Australian Bight

The SA government and a senior Mirning Elder have joined calls for the Great Australian Bight and its marine life to be protected from oil and gas drilling.

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