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'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

After a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the past week, Jewish community leaders say they are constantly looking over their shoulder in fear of more attacks.

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Patients in mental distress will face tele-consults as NSW Health scrambles to lessen the impact of two in three public psychiatrists resigning.

Australia warned to get productive or be left behind

Australia warned to get productive or be left behind

Australia warned to get productive or be left behind

Australia warned to get productive or be left behind

Fault lines are widening between economic performance of nations and a global body warns Australia risks being left behind if it fails to improve productivity.

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Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Australian shares slip, but finish week in the green

Australian shares slip, but finish week in the green

The ASX200 index has finished Friday down 0.2 per cent, but has risen by a similar amount for the week.

Tourism, wool exporters to win from China stimulus lift

Tourism, wool exporters to win from China stimulus lift

China's economy is set to slow as high debt and sluggish productivity weigh on investment and spending, but stimulus measures could boost Australian exporters.

Mariners wary of Sky Blues after lightning display

Mariners wary of Sky Blues after lightning display

Sydney FC may be lowly ranked on the A-League Women table but their clinical display in a lightning-disrupted match has given Central Coast much to think about.

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Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

PhD numbers slip as students made to live 'in poverty'

Australia's future economic growth and research prospects are at risk with meagre incomes deterring prospective candidates from undertaking a PhD.

Greens housing crusade fails to sway most tenant voters

Greens housing crusade fails to sway most tenant voters

Greens housing crusade fails to sway most tenant voters

Greens housing crusade fails to sway most tenant voters

Renters are more likely to support Labor or Liberal than the Greens despite the minor party running hard on issues faced by tenants, fresh polling shows.

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

As the scale and speed of violent extremist and terrorist threat grows, the federal government has released a new plan to address the changing environment.

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Hard times turn voters off Labor in election lead-up

Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.

US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump

Australia's ambassador to the US and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd has reached out to Donald Trump's incoming administration ahead of his inauguration.

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities are mourning those left behind and worried about loved ones as a ceasefire looms in Gaza.

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Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study

Almost half of all Australians are using artificial intelligence technology, a Google study has shown, even though many still have concerns about its impact.

Why the RBA should rethink key inflation assumption

The strength of Australia's labour market has kept the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates but growing evidence suggests it's not as crucial as thought.

Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

Deputy PM in dash to Kiribati as diplomatic ban lifts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is travelling to the island nation of Kiribati for high-level talks after a ban on foreign diplomatic visits was lifted.

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Australian shares rally on renewed hopes for Fed cuts

The ASX200 index has risen 1.4 per cent, with every sector gaining ground after US inflation came in cooler than expected.

Strong jobs growth data deflates February rate cut hope

A very healthy jobs market is not adding to the case for a February interest rate cut, with all eyes turning to inflation data due in coming weeks.

More women in cabinet but representation worries build

The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Hostages still captive by Hamas and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza where infants are dying are exacerbating community pain despite a ceasefire being heralded.

Former detained journalist Greste goes on hunger strike

The extension of a prison sentence of a democracy activist in Egypt is prompting a hunger strike to draw attention to the injustice of his case.

Urban fire risk for climates like LA as planet warms

Australian cities with similar climates to Los Angeles are experiencing the same drying conditions and erratic rainfall, which does not bode well for fire risk.

Surge in number of Australians seeking debt help

Australians are struggling with the mounting cost of living, with the National Debt Helpline fielding a significant increase in calls.

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