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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.

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.

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.

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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.

New year changes to bring vape ban, boosted payments

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

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

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.

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Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

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.

Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

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 over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

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

Health care, goldminers tipped to overperform in 2024

Health care, goldminers tipped to overperform in 2024

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

Digital hand for responders after devastating floods

Digital hand for responders after devastating floods

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

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

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

Australian shares finish 2023 up 7.8 per cent

Australian shares finish 2023 up 7.8 per cent

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.

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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.

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of eastern Australia, putting a dampener on New Year's Eve celebrations.

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion.

Aussie business boost as India trade ties strengthen

Australia's agriculture exports to India have soared off the back of a free trade agreement while the pact makes products cheaper for consumers at home.

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Refugee health '2-3 times worse in offshore detention'

Refugee health is two to three times worse in Australia's offshore immigration detention compared to onshore centres, a new study has found.

Aust shares near record high on second-last trading day

The local bourse has finished the day up 0.7 per cent, in need of just a 0.25 per cent gain on Friday to set a new record high.

TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

Concerns social media giant TikTok breached Australian privacy laws through its data harvesting practices are being looked at by the information commissioner.

Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon

The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.

Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger

The period between Christmas and New Year is the deadliest for drownings in Australia, and the week has already taken a major toll.

Australian shares hit highest level in 20 months

The ASX200 has finished up 0.8 per cent and is closing in on its all-time high reached in August 2021.

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

The NSW government says it's open to talks with multicultural communities to ensure adequate support as conflict and civilian deaths continue in Gaza.

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