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Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister and party leader says.

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Gold has topped $US5,500 for the first time in history while silver has just about quadrupled to near $120 an ounce.

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Floral art helped break down gender barriers in science

Floral art helped break down gender barriers in science

The lives of two pioneering female botanical artists have been highlighted in new research that shows how art helped breakdown gendered barriers in science.

Delayed pay? You're not the only one hit by RBA glitch

Delayed pay? You're not the only one hit by RBA glitch

A technical issue at Australia's central bank has forced employees to wait hours for pay and created delays for those hoping to settle on properties.

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy

Pregnant women expecting twins are being encouraged to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines as they do not increase the risk of birth complications.

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Australia could raise $35 billion a year by putting a price on pollution and help households and businesses by sharing the revenue, a report has found.

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Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation.

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.

Record production oils the wheels of Woodside shares

Record production oils the wheels of Woodside shares

Record production oils the wheels of Woodside shares

Record production oils the wheels of Woodside shares

Woodside Energy shares have risen 2.7 per cent after the energy giant beat production guidance and fourth-quarter revenue forecasts.

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

Aussie shares slip as hot inflation points to rate hike

Aussie shares slip as hot inflation points to rate hike

Aussie shares slip as hot inflation points to rate hike

Aussie shares slip as hot inflation points to rate hike

A weaker US dollar has helped support energy and materials stocks, while narrowing bets on interest rate hikes have dragged the broader bourse lower.

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.

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China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

Aussie dollar breaks barrier as greenback loses shine

Australians travelling to the US are celebrating after the dollar broke through a key mark against the greenback for the first since early 2023.

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians.

Roadkill has unexpected upside for conservation efforts

The carcasses of animals struck by cars are a tragic sight on the nation's roads, but scientists say they could be used to bolster conservation research.

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Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock

Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have convinced analysts the Reserve Bank will lift rates as soon as next week, heaping pressure on mortgage holders.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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