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No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but “there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas”.

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

Changes to Australia's carbon credit unit scheme will allow farmers to propose new carbon reduction methods, but critics say it could undermine the scheme.

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.

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Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

The ASX200 finished down 0.2 per cent amid job layoffs by Telstra and underwhelming earnings reports from James Hardie and Sonic Healthcare.

Appeal decision 'huge blow' to US case: Assange lawyer

Appeal decision 'huge blow' to US case: Assange lawyer

The US is in a "really difficult legal position" after a London court granted Julian Assange leave to appeal his extradition, his lawyer Jennifer Robinson says.

Telstra urged to dial back 'appalling' mass job cuts

Telstra urged to dial back 'appalling' mass job cuts

Telco giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workers, chasing $350 million in cost savings as it focuses on better-performing parts of its business.

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia is ready to help Solomon Islands build a defence force, and is eager to keep a police presence in the nation to remain a security partner.

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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

The spending appetite of consumers remains a key source of uncertainty for the Reserve Bank as the battle against inflation rages.

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told.

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there’s swift public investment.

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.

Income gap roars back in post pandemic recovery

Income gap roars back in post pandemic recovery

Income gap roars back in post pandemic recovery

Income gap roars back in post pandemic recovery

Economic equality improved during the pandemic yet those gains have been unwound, with the inflation spike the final test of where equality stands post-COVID.

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Multicultural kids more likely to struggle at school

Migrant and refugee children in Australia are more likely to have development issues than their peers, a study has found.

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Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation.

Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation

A defence force plane is standing by to evacuate Australians stuck in New Caledonia as violence wracks the French Pacific territory.

Human rights vetting urged for Fiji defence treaty

A defence treaty between Fiji and Australia should require human rights abuses vetting, after a colonel accused of torture was appointed to the Australian Army.

Mining leads shares higher as copper and gold surge

The ASX200 has started the week in positive territory, with the mining sector posting strong gains after copper and gold both hit all-time highs.

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Union court claim for sacked Qantas staff 'unrealistic'

A union's claim that unlawfully retrenched Qantas staff would still work there flew in the face of reality, a judge has said during a hearing on compensation.

Universities step up action in push to end encampments

A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.

Migration cut would have 'negligible' effect on housing

A housing expert has rubbished claims from the coalition that a cut in the migration intake would lead to better housing affordability and supply.

'Obnoxious' social media faces state push for youth ban

Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms.

Potential IS rise shows need for terror laws: spy chief

The peak human rights body has raised concern about anti-terror laws being too broad but Australia's intelligence agency insists they're needed to curb threats.

Voters should be warned about AI-generated election ads

All election material generated by an AI tools should be clearly labelled, Australia's Electoral Commissioner says, due to growing disinformation risks.

Eye on Iran as president goes missing in chopper crash

Developments in the disappearance of Iran's president in a helicopter crash over mountainous terrain are being monitored by Australia's government and experts.

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