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Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

Troops charge in for $50K bonus to stick with army life

About 85 per cent of eligible Defence personnel have signed on for a $50,00 bonus to stay in uniform for another three years, the minister says.

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late

Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late

Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late

Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late

Pat Cummins has enjoyed another red-letter day as Australia's premier quick with his third straight five-wicket haul helping dismiss Pakistan for 313 in Sydney.

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Australian shares plunge after weeks of strong gains

Australian shares plunge after weeks of strong gains

After its near-record start to 2024, the local share market has finished down 1.4 per cent, its worst one-day drop since July, with losses across every sector.

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.

Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed

Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed

Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.

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Board reshuffle signals end to hostilities at Endeavour

Board reshuffle signals end to hostilities at Endeavour

Board reshuffle signals end to hostilities at Endeavour

Board reshuffle signals end to hostilities at Endeavour

A protracted board feud at BWS owner Endeavour appears to be over after chairman Peter Hearl and activist shareholder Bruce Mathieson Jr stepped down.

Albanese calls for MPs to stay in parliament longer

Albanese calls for MPs to stay in parliament longer

Albanese calls for MPs to stay in parliament longer

Albanese calls for MPs to stay in parliament longer

The prime minister wants four-year fixed terms for federal parliament, but admits the limits are unlikely to change soon.

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review

A failure by the former Morrison government to provide Iraq War documents to the National Archives will be investigated.

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine request for coal shipments being considered: PM

Ukraine has asked for shipments of Australian coal to help its citizens avoid freezing in winter, with the federal government considering the request.

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Australians safe after deadly Japanese plane collision

Twelve Australians were on board a Japan Airlines flight that went up in flames following a collision on a runway.

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.

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Australian shares start year fraction from record high

The ASX200 came within a tenth of a point of its all-time record set August 13, 2021 this morning, before closing just five points under it.

Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say

Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force, the ABC has reported.

House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023

The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.

Opposition backs coal shipment for Ukraine power supply

Opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham has called on the government to deliver more coal to Ukraine as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

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Australia 'confident' in Quad despite summit doubt

Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.

Cancer, cystic fibrosis treatments in new PBS listings

New medications have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which will see some patients save hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs.

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Artificial intelligence may redefine the limits of human potential and unlock access to technology but it needs people of all abilities to help write the code.

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.

Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Princess Mary will become the first Australian to rule a country after Denmark's Queen Margrethe announced she would abdicate the throne to her son.

New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.

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