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PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote

Israel's top diplomat in Australia has downplayed criticism by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office over Australia's support for a UN vote.

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Notorious Australian terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been exposed to close surveillance ever since his release, and the government hopes to keep it that way.

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'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

Moves to make regional airline Rex more commercially desirable have been flagged as administrators struggle to find a buyer to keep the company afloat.

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

Santos sold vague plan as carbon blueprint, court told

A plan for gas giant Santos to reduce emissions does not rely on real projects and could mislead the public, a group has told the Federal Court.

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Worst housing affordability in almost three decades

Homeowners and renters face some of the most challenging conditions in years, with both groups spending a growing proportion of income on a place to live.

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Banks, super funds called upon to end 'hidden epidemic'

Banks, super funds called upon to end 'hidden epidemic'

Banks, super funds called upon to end 'hidden epidemic'

Banks, super funds called upon to end 'hidden epidemic'

Financial institutions are being called on to help end the scourge of financial abuse after a parliamentary report found the issue is rife across the nation.

Tide turns for retailers with shop tills tipped to ring

Tide turns for retailers with shop tills tipped to ring

Tide turns for retailers with shop tills tipped to ring

Tide turns for retailers with shop tills tipped to ring

Australians have been saving what they can as living costs soar but experts expect more spending in the next 12 months, especially when interest rates are cut.

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

Australians are being put on alert: our summers are becoming more erratic, with experts forecasting a season of heavy rain and warm weather - and bushfires.

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

A respected scientist is urging Australia to abandon its nuclear power ban and seriously consider it as a future energy source.

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

The WA premier says there are avenues of appeal for an Australian granny who has been sentenced to six years jail in Japan for drug smuggling.

Aussie shares higher amid hopes for third US rate cut

Aussie shares higher amid hopes for third US rate cut

Aussie shares higher amid hopes for third US rate cut

Aussie shares higher amid hopes for third US rate cut

The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

National body to head clean-up of 'forever chemicals'

Eighteen recommendations from a review of contamination from "forever chemicals" near three defence bases have been agreed to by the federal government.

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'Crypto summer is back with a bang': Bitcoin hits $100k

There's a sense of euphoria among Aussie crypto enthusiasts after bitcoin broke through the $US100,000 level, and many believe the rally is just beginning.

Calls to lift small businesses out of red tape quagmire

The government is being urged to change the definition of a small business and lessen the weight of regulation for employers struggling with rising costs.

Agency collapse leaves performers in the junkyard

Comedians say they haven't been paid for weeks of gigs following the collapse of Junkyard Artist Management, which represents more than two dozen performers.

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Calls, messages and apps are even getting the best of paid drivers, a study has found, amid a call to introduce surveillance and safety alerts behind the wheel.

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High rates of hearing loss among Indigenous people

Indigenous children, especially in remote areas are being impacted by high rates of severe middle ear infections, which can cause hearing loss a report says.

Immigration detainee forcibly sedated while deported

The forcible injecting of an immigration detainee with an antipsychotic drug as he was being deported has been slammed by a federal government watchdog.

Are you better off: question at heart of next election

The opposition says excessive government spending is trashing the economy, but Labor says coalition cuts would just make it harder for households.

Pacific envoys gather to tackle visa exploitation risks

Employment Minister Murray Watt is convening a roundtable with Pacific envoys to shore up worker protections in a regional labour mobility scheme.

Where home prices are expected to grow fastest in 2025

Australian property values are set to keep rising over the next 12 months but controversial tax changes are helping keep one state's home price growth in check.

Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer

A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

Pro-Palestine shift borne from frustration, peace push

Frustration at a lack of progress on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and the need for momentum toward peace drove an Australian policy shift.

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