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

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.

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients

Fancy crackers, chocolates and lollies shared during the holidays are increasingly being made from local ingredients in high-tech manufacturing hubs onshore.

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Bite-sized goals the key to new year fitness targets

Bite-sized goals the key to new year fitness targets

Setting unattainable fitness goals on January 1 could do more harm than good, experts say, with small wins along the way key to your success.

Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL

Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL

Sami Whitcomb and Courtney Woods scored 47 points between them as WNBL leaders Townsville beat second-placed Perth Lynx 87-64 to end round nine on top.

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Aussies welcome 2024 in firework spectacular

Across Australia, revellers farewelled 2023 and welcomed 2024 with a stunning array of New Year's Eve events, shows and fireworks.

Australia's deep concerns about instability in Pacific

Australia's deep concerns about instability in Pacific

Australia's longstanding concerns about unrest in the Pacific have been outlined in cabinet papers from 2003, released to the general public after 20 years.

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Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.

From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

Two decades before the Matildas would win the hearts of Australians, the nation's governing football body was in chaos and looking for a lifeline.

How 2003 decision helped lay foundations for the voice

How 2003 decision helped lay foundations for the voice

How 2003 decision helped lay foundations for the voice

How 2003 decision helped lay foundations for the voice

The abolition of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander body in the early 2000s paved the way for one of the most important political events of 2023.

Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023

Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023

Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023

Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023

The prime minister has reflected on the strengths of the nation, with the opposition leader applauding the resilience of the Australian people.

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.

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New year changes to bring vape ban, boosted payments

A raft of major policy changes are scheduled to start as the sun sets on 2023, including cost of living relief measures in some states.

Warning system could save farmers millions of dollars

Crop contamination from herbicides can cost growers millions of dollars in damage - but a warning system is helping to avoid it.

Everybody let's rock, as Elvis returns to rural NSW

While many Australians hit the beach over summer, thousands of rock and roll fans are strapping on their blue suede shoes for the 31st Parkes Elvis Festival.

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

The peak body for homelessness support says members have reported more incidences of turning people away in 2023.

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Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

The federal government will review the national emergency warning systems following criticism in the aftermath of storm and cyclone disasters.

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions are set to hit the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia with the mercury likely to hit high 40s in several areas.

Health care, goldminers tipped to overperform in 2024

Neuren Pharmaceuticals was the best performer in the All Ordinaries in 2023, and analysts say health care as a whole could do even better in 2024.

Digital hand for responders after devastating floods

As storms, floods and bushfires wreak havoc on Australia, a little-known company owned by the nation's governments is in demand for its digital intelligence.

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

Major brands are preparing to launch electric cars in Australia for the first time, in a move experts say will see some motorists question their brand loyalty.

Australian shares finish 2023 up 7.8 per cent

The local share market fell 0.4 per cent on Friday, snapping its two-day rally, but December will still be its best month since November 2020.

Long road to recovery for storm-ravaged Queensland

Gold Coast residents fear the road to recovery may be a long one after storms tore through the area on Christmas night, leaving thousands still without power.

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