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'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

'Really poor': fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments

A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.

Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission

Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission

Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission

Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission

A Unicef worker says her convoy was shot at as Australia urges Iran not to exacerbate geopolitical tensions amid threats of retaliation against Israel.

Australian stocks dip as gold hits another record high

Australian stocks dip as gold hits another record high

Australian stocks dip as gold hits another record high

Australian stocks dip as gold hits another record high

The ASX200 dropped 0.3 per cent, although gold miners continued to shine as the precious metal threatened to break past through the $US2,400 mark.

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Forget the fruit and veg, pass the choccies and chips

Forget the fruit and veg, pass the choccies and chips

Australians are buying fewer fruits and vegetables and less milk, while chocolate and chip sales have risen in the past five years, according to data.

Two cryptocurrency companies collapse owing $160m

Two cryptocurrency companies collapse owing $160m

Two separate Australian cryptocurrency companies have collapsed while federal court proceedings are being pursued against the directors of the businesses.

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower

Australia Post's new performance standards could impact regional and rural Australians most, an expert warns, as posties are given more time to deliver letters.

PM downplays commission criticism on manufacturing push

PM downplays commission criticism on manufacturing push

The chair of the productivity commission has raised concern the Future Made in Australia Act could increase reliance on government funds.

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Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

Urgent meeting sought over $550m War Memorial upgrade

As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.

Albanese to walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day

Albanese to walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day

Albanese to walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day

Albanese to walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day

The prime minister will be the first sitting leader to walk the track during a visit to Papua New Guinea in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

Origin Energy adds wind power, batteries for coal exit

Origin Energy adds wind power, batteries for coal exit

Origin Energy adds wind power, batteries for coal exit

Origin Energy adds wind power, batteries for coal exit

Origin Energy has snared a construction-ready $4 billion wind and big battery project as it races to plug the gap left by phasing out coal-fired power.

Netball Australia follows AFL concussion protocols

Netball Australia follows AFL concussion protocols

Netball Australia follows AFL concussion protocols

Netball Australia follows AFL concussion protocols

Netball Australia will be implementing a 21-day concussion protocol across its local leagues, a month after the AFL moved to introduce the same guidelines.

Western United hoping for Matilda's ALW finals boost

Western United hoping for Matilda's ALW finals boost

Western United hoping for Matilda's ALW finals boost

Western United hoping for Matilda's ALW finals boost

Western United's A-League Women finals hopes have had a huge lift with star Matildas midfielder Chloe Logarzo primed to return from injury to face Newcastle.

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison

The Tasmanian premier has hit out at comparisons made by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton which compared pro-Palestine protests to the Port Arthur massacre.

Mercury rising: new tool to help Australians cool off

Mercury rising: new tool to help Australians cool off

Mercury rising: new tool to help Australians cool off

Mercury rising: new tool to help Australians cool off

As climate change turns up the heat across the world, a new tool could help Australian communities find and create cool refuges in their local areas.

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Airport disruption avoided after firies strike deal

The United Firefighters Union has called off a planned four-hour strike after it reached an agreement with Airservices Australia.

Australian shares fall on sticky US inflation report

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent after a US inflation readout came in hotter than expected for a third straight month, dimming hopes for a June rate cut.

Australia 'lagging the world' on carbon capture policy

Santos is urging the government to speed carbon capture and storage investment as the energy company doubles down on the technology to offset new gas projects.

Judge to ponder 'what is a woman' case as hearings wrap

A court will decide whether to award $200,000 to a transgender woman who was barred from using a female-only app because the app's founder viewed her as male.

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'Unjust, unfair and unwise': refugees slam laws push

Proposed laws to deport refugees to countries they escaped from are cruel policies that tear at Australia's multiculturalism, refugee communities say.

Scientists despair as even deep corals cook

Scientists are rattled over the latest bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it will not survive the ongoing exploitation of fossil fuels.

'Enough is enough': PM Assange call as Biden gives hope

Signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have given renewed hope to his supporters.

Activist protest against Santos board runs out of gas

Energy company Santos has weathered a protest vote from shareholder activists at its annual meeting as the board gave a progress update on its Barossa project.

Fresh start for Super Netball as 2024 season looms

With a revitalised pay deal, key new faces and the addition of the Melbourne Mavericks, 2024 offers a fresh start for Super Netball.

IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab

The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.

'Aussie ball' mindset behind versatile Boomers squad

Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.

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