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'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

Australians have touched down at home after fleeing Israel's escalating bombardment and invasion of Lebanon.

Vigils and rally mourn 'year of death and destruction'

Vigils and rally mourn 'year of death and destruction'

Vigils and rally mourn 'year of death and destruction'

Vigils and rally mourn 'year of death and destruction'

Hundreds of people have attended a rally at a Sydney mosque while others gathered at vigils across several cities to mourn lives lost in Gaza and Lebanon.

Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner

Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner

Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner

Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner

The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent higher with gains for retail banks along with lithium miners after a major takeover offer by Rio Tinto.

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Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia’s doorstep'

Devastating bird flu strain 'on Australia’s doorstep'

Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.

'We did not ask for this war': Jewish community gathers

'We did not ask for this war': Jewish community gathers

The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.

Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying

Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying

Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

Sixty years of ballet history 'pointe' to the future

The Australian Ballet School's 60th gala performance draws on past and present students in a celebration of artistic growth and legacies turned new.

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RBA minutes to paint picture behind interest rate call

RBA minutes to paint picture behind interest rate call

RBA minutes to paint picture behind interest rate call

RBA minutes to paint picture behind interest rate call

More information on why the Reserve Bank chose to leave interest rates on hold for the seventh meeting in a row will be released on Tuesday.

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health

Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.

Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7

Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7

Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7

Communities reckon with identity a year after October 7

For thousands of people across Australia, nothing has been the same since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, and murdered people going about their day.

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks

Researchers have released a comprehensive study into the long-term effects of daylight saving on sleep, debunking myths it makes people ill.

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Politicians will return to Canberra as tensions simmer over escalating conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and Iran.

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PM quizzes premiers on social media and phone use rules

The prime minister has written to premiers and chief ministers asking for their input and assistance in implementing a minimum age for social media access.

Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts

The economy is still struggling along with flat household spending despite an uptick in retail turnover and income tax cuts beginning to flow.

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.

Aussie shares drop after Biden's offhand comment

The ASX200 fell 0.7 per cent on Friday after Joe Biden made an off-the-cuff remark suggesting Israel might attack Iran's oilfields.

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Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.

Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site

A vacant inner-city site bought by Woolworths' development arm in 2020 will become a multi-storey apartment complex anchored by the supermarket.

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Maules Creek Coal has been found guilty of failing to comply with environmental protections over a blast that shook locals and sent two workers to hospital.

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Environmentalists, insurers and industry groups have aligned to warn Australia must address biodiversity loss to meet global promises and protect the economy.

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Former Fortescue researchers being sued for intellectual property theft maintain searches of their homes and businesses were "massive over-reach" by the miner.

Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push

Results of a large survey suggest Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat all trail another digital platform when it comes to younger users.

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