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Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Shoppers increasingly consider some types of retail theft to be OK, as a union declares its "high time" for a state to deliver harsher abuse penalties.

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Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Telco execs, the communications minister, government bureaucrats and the opposition leader will face tough questions when federal parliament returns.

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Despite the coalition shedding frontbenchers, a senior MP has backed her party leader as the Liberals recover from their "dismal state".

Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook

Consumer confidence survey to signpost spending outlook

Australian households have been steadily gaining in confidence and fresh sentiment surveys could signal further growth in spending.

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Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Sexually transmitted infection rates have climbed almost 50 per cent over the past decade with experts most concerned women may have undetected conditions.

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

With three energy companies committed to trials and more automakers willing to back them, using your electric car as a battery should be possible soon.

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Timeline set for easing of student debt burden

Some three millions Australians carrying a student debt will enjoy a 20 per cent reduction in what they owe before Christmas.

Noemie Fox's slalom title hunt ends in 'big heartbreak'

Noemie Fox's slalom title hunt ends in 'big heartbreak'

Noemie Fox's slalom title hunt ends in 'big heartbreak'

Noemie Fox's slalom title hunt ends in 'big heartbreak'

Australian paddler Noemie Fox has closed her slalom world championships campaign in disappointment after falling short of the kayak cross quarter-finals.

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.

Kate Ceberano plays sold out roll-call of Oz classics

Kate Ceberano plays sold out roll-call of Oz classics

Kate Ceberano plays sold out roll-call of Oz classics

Kate Ceberano plays sold out roll-call of Oz classics

Nearly 40 years after announcing herself at the Australian Made festival, Kate Ceberano has sold out a tour paying tribute to the music of the era.

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.

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Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

For both Israeli and Palestinian Australians, Tuesday's second anniversary of the outbreak of war in the Middle East marks ongoing pain.

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

A project expected to advance Australia's transition to clean energy has taken a step forward, despite years of criticism from farmers and environmental groups.

'Tragic' end to missing boy case as search scaled back

Police have taken aim at "keyboard detectives" as a massive outback search for a four-year-old boy missing from a rural property for a week is downgraded.

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Australian shares charge to best week in six months

Ideal market conditions have helped Australian shares surge to their best week since rebounding from the Liberation Day tariff announcement earlier in 2025.

Eckhardt wins bronze for Australia at slalom worlds

Kate Eckhardt has pulled off a career-best performance to snare Australia's second medal at the slalom world championships, while Noemie Fox finished last.

Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

An attempt to rein in the snowballing cost of the NDIS could happen too fast and might leave some autistic children overlooked, an inquiry has been told.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Ethical investment fund lashed for 'backing polluters'

An investment fund named after the Latin word for "trust" has been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct by the corporate regulator.

AGL chair defends big payment to injured predecessor

AGL chairman Miles George says his predecessor Patricia McKenzie suffered serious injuries during a 2023 site visit, but has declined to give further details.

'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.

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