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Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Devoted Catholics are making the long journey across the world to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis before his funeral.

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

The coalition will review the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which has grown to include more than 30,000 workers, should it win the May 3 election.

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More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

More crimes solved but are police paying a heavy price?

Police are solving more crimes but the push to improve efficiency is leaving officers exhausted and driving them out of the force, an expert warns.

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Australia is not following the "bouncing ball" of Donald Trump's daily shifts, the treasurer says, amid predictions of a bigger-than-expected economic hit.

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected

Residents have been rattled from their sleep by a shallow earthquake as seismologists warn aftershocks could continue for a week or more.

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Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Australia urged to walk away from gas for renewables

Both major parties are going into an election promising to increase gas production, even though the majority of Australians want more renewables.

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail.

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Energy prices, housing supply and how leaders handle Donald Trump are among the issues on the minds of early voters as the first election ballots are cast.

Gold shines as share safe haven after Trump Fed threat

Gold shines as share safe haven after Trump Fed threat

Gold shines as share safe haven after Trump Fed threat

Gold shines as share safe haven after Trump Fed threat

Local shares have recovered to finish slightly lower as a US sell-off sends the Aussie dollar to its highest level against the greenback in four months.

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

The election contest is heating up in the bush, with Nationals leader David Littleproud making a return trip to a regional seat the party can't afford to lose.

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Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

AFL star Balta walks free after alcohol-fuelled attack

A premiership AFL player has avoided jail and instead been handed a string of conditions after assaulting a man in an incident outside a water ski club.

'Part of me': PM reflects on faith after Pope's death

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Pope Francis for his humility and embrace of social justice following the pontiff's death.

Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil

Donald Trump's latest attack on a pillar of the global economy could renew market stress as Australian homeowners eye a supersized rate cut.

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Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope

Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.

Smear campaign: illegal pamphlets target independent MP

The election watchdog has launched a probe into unauthorised pamphlets which an independent MP has decried as 'negative' and 'unlawful'.

'A lot of anger': crime a focus for Dutton in key state

Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.

Albanese looks to tuck into Victorian electoral fortune

Over a succulent Chinese meal, the prime minister has aimed to shore up support in marginal seats in Victoria ahead of voters going to the polls.

Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll

Seven people have died in coastal drownings over the Easter long weekend as beachgoers take advantage of unseasonally warm weather in popular regions.

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