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Wong welcomes hostages being freed, calls for peace

Wong welcomes hostages being freed, calls for peace

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has welcomed the release of more Israeli hostages and more humanitarian aid being delivered to Gaza.

Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets

Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets

Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets

Financial hardship creeping into higher income brackets

More Australians are struggling to meet financial obligations such as paying for food and basic goods, mortgage repayments, or funding an emergency.

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

'Scapegoating' of soldiers motivation for McBride leaks

The reasons David McBride leaked information revealing alleged war crimes have been questioned, but a secret document has shone a light on his decision.

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Australian shares drop back to two-week low

Australian shares drop back to two-week low

The ASX200 has fallen almost 0.8 per cent, with every sector except technology losing ground as China issued a warning on iron ore pricing.

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch

Australian super funds invest big in UK energy switch

IFM Investors will pour billions into clean energy and large infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom via an agreement with the UK government.

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Bruce Lehrmann says he sought hard drugs after watching a report on The Project where Brittany Higgins outlined her shock allegation of sexual assault.

Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra

Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra

The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.

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Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers are fuming over a new deal struck between Labor and the Greens to try and keep the Murray Darling Basin plan afloat, while scientists welcomed the news.

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

Murray-Darling Basin plan to remain afloat under deal

The Albanese government and the Greens have announced a deal to ensure a multi-billion dollar plan for the Murray-Darling Basin doesn't sink.

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia-India trade deal not sealed ahead of deadline

Australia is trying to negotiate a better deal for its agricultural products under an agreement with India, as the nation tries to reduce dependence on China.

Katter wants to toss King off coins, use local heroes

Katter wants to toss King off coins, use local heroes

Katter wants to toss King off coins, use local heroes

Katter wants to toss King off coins, use local heroes

Australia should to scrap images of British monarchs on coins and replace them with national identities, a federal MP says.

Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts

Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts

Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts

Home affairs boss Pezzullo sacked after leaked texts

Powerful public servant Mike Pezzullo has been sacked after the publication of leaked texts containing gossip and criticism of ministers.

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.

Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools

Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools

Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools

Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools

Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.

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Sharma picked for ex-foreign minister's Senate seat

Liberal Party members in NSW have selected Dave Sharma to replace former foreign minister Marise Payne in the Senate, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.

Labor's poll slump linked to cost of living pressures

Newspoll suggests support for the Labor government has taken a hit and it is tied with the coalition on a two-party preferred basis.

Terrorist slur on young boy amid rising Islamophobia

The use of a terrorist slur against a year six student in Sydney amid a rise in Islamophobia is a major concern, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

The Burrup Peninsula has had its World Heritage nomination amended after the government's 'incomplete' application delayed UNESCO's consideration by 12 months.

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Low vaccination rates prompt jab 'surge' plea

There's a plea for Australia to roll out vaccine 'surges' as the take up rate for jabs against serious diseases is lagging among high-risk groups.

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.

Sharma 'privileged' to take Marise Payne's Senate seat

NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.

Parliament to consider citizenship stripping powers

Immigration policy will be front and centre as both parliamentary chambers return for the last sitting period of the year.

Israel can only be free when Palestine is: Bowen

Australia has welcomed the release of hostages under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as more rallies take place across the country.

Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets

Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.

Consumer price data expected to show welcome progress

The path to bring inflation down has been bumpy but the latest monthly consumer price index will hopefully show signs of easing.

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