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The reason behind Cheng Lei's arrest revealed

The reason behind Cheng Lei's arrest revealed

In her first interview since returning home, journalist Cheng Lei has revealed she was arrested and jailed for three years in Beijing for breaking an embargo.

More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East

More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East

More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East

More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East

More than 200 Australians evacuated from Israel have arrived home, as the government looks to secure safe passage for those stuck in Gaza.

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.

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Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis

The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.

Australian stocks gain amid RBA's hawkish minutes

Australian stocks gain amid RBA's hawkish minutes

The local share market finished up 0.4 per cent, with stronger gains fading after the Reserve Bank highlighted it had a "low tolerance" to inflation.

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

The National Indigenous Australians Agency will conduct an assessment of boarding school capacity and options in central Australia for First Nations students.

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

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Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk.

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

Australia could be galloping towards a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise if progress on inflation proves too slow and the labour market too resilient.

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind 'no' from the bush

Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.

Australia-India seek to boost economic ties in new pact

Australia-India seek to boost economic ties in new pact

Australia-India seek to boost economic ties in new pact

Australia-India seek to boost economic ties in new pact

Australia and India are working to build on the tens of billions of dollars of bilateral trade each year through a new comprehensive economic pact.

Protesters seek permanent visas for refugees

Protesters seek permanent visas for refugees

Protesters seek permanent visas for refugees

Protesters seek permanent visas for refugees

A protest vigil has been held for 12,000 refugees in limbo, with activists calling on the federal government to grant them permanent status.

Agriculture strategies need to be 'better connected'

Agriculture strategies need to be 'better connected'

Agriculture strategies need to be 'better connected'

Agriculture strategies need to be 'better connected'

Farmers and other agricultural stakeholders are thrashing out how the industry and government can better work together to reach industry goals.

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.

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Million-dollar reward to crack double murder cold case

A man is being questioned by police after a million-dollar reward was offered to help track down the suspected killers in a two decade, double murder cold-case.

Billions in funding for landmark skills agreement

A national skills agreement will seek to train more Australians in high growth sectors, including in green energy, the care sector and digitisation.

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Australian corporate governance has become too bureaucratic, Telstra chairman John Mullen has told shareholders in his final address before retiring.

Albanese hopeful of China wine dispute solution

A report into Australia's trade dispute against China has been handed down, with the prime minister "very hopeful" a breakthrough can be made.

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Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

YouTube retains its crown as a place of belonging and entertainment for Australia's Generation Z, according to this year's YouthInsight survey.

Rio Tinto on track to meet 2023 iron ore targets

Mining giant Rio Tinto says it remains on track to hit the upper half of its original forecast for 2023 iron ore shipments.

Australia's biggest car brand revs up electric concepts

A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.

Farmland most 'tightly held' it's been in a generation

Australian farmland is more tightly held now than it has been for a generation, according to the Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report.

Aussies urged to lead charge and hang up on phone waste

A year of action will encourage people to dial in to the "circular economy" by handing in their old mobile phone when buying a new one.

Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint

Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.

Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards

Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.

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