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Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

Cruel twist as ankle bracelet strapped back on refugee

An ankle monitor removed from an Afghan refugee has been reattached by officials despite the High Court ruling such visa measures to be punitive.

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Green energy-intensive exports could net Australia eight times more than fossil fuels and bridge the gap in other nations' clean energy shortfalls, data shows.

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Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT

Japanese forces to join US Marines in the NT

The Japanese military will join US Marines on annual deployments for joint amphibious training to the Top End, Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced.

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.

Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action

Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action

Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.

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Hot startup fires up AI to prepare for extreme weather

Hot startup fires up AI to prepare for extreme weather

Hot startup fires up AI to prepare for extreme weather

Hot startup fires up AI to prepare for extreme weather

An artificial intelligence-driven startup is changing how weather is predicted and says its climate risk breakthrough can help communities survive disasters.

Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade

Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade

Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade

Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade

An artificial intelligence tool developed in Australia is being tested in classrooms and early results suggest it is helping students improve their answers.

China trade not compromising Australia's interests: PM

China trade not compromising Australia's interests: PM

China trade not compromising Australia's interests: PM

China trade not compromising Australia's interests: PM

Australia must balance its relationship with China and the US despite the countries' "very different" political systems and values, the prime minister says.

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia will invest $125 million to support the move to renewable energy in the Pacific.

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

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Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.

Campus-style hubs to aid uni students in city outskirts

University campus-style facilities are set to make life easier for students living on the outskirts of Australia's biggest cities.

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

As debate on how best to cut student loans continues in federal parliament, figures have shown how HECS debts can impact on mortgages.

Utility sector leads Australian shares higher

The local share market finished Friday up 0.7 per cent, but couldn't recoup all of its losses from the start of the week.

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Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout

A major gathering of global biosecurity experts has been told about the fight against Disease X and efforts to contain bird flu and other zoonotic diseases.

PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Positive sentiment is returning to the Australian property market, the bosses of Mirvac and Lendlease have told shareholders at their annual general meetings.

Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.

Discount class action fresh headache for grocery giants

Australia's two major supermarket chains say they will defend against class action lawsuits brought over allegations of misleading promotional price practices.

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.

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