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Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

Aussies to call on emergency network in time of need

A temporary emergency mobile network will be set up to keep Australians connected during natural disasters but challenges stand in the system's way.

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.

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Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

'Enchantress of numbers' opens atmospheric exhibition

A playful interactive exhibition debuting in Australia has dusted off old treasures to link the past with a challenging future.

Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief

Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief

Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.

Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the federal government's formal apology to people who suffered abuse in government homes, churches and other institutions.

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Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

Traumatised veterans, racehorses benefit from therapy

War veterans struggling with their mental health are finding a surprisingly effective therapy in re-training skittish and traumatised ex-racehorses.

Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne

Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne

Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne

Magnitude 5.0 quake rattles Victoria, felt in Melbourne

Residents in Melbourne have felt a 5.0-magnitude earthquake that shook the southwestern Victorian coast.

Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest

Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest

Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest

Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest

A protest that lasted three minutes but disrupted the workings of Queensland's parliament could land 14 climate protesters in jail for up to three years.

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

The nation's sex discrimination commissioner has expressed concerns state-based coercive control legislation could be abused.

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.

Campaign promotes power of talk to prevent child abuse

Campaign promotes power of talk to prevent child abuse

Campaign promotes power of talk to prevent child abuse

Campaign promotes power of talk to prevent child abuse

A government-funded campaign will encourage adults to have ongoing and proactive conversations with kids in order to prevent child sexual abuse.

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.

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Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.

PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden

Anthony Albanese will make an official visit to the US capital next week for talks on climate, jobs and global security with President Joe Biden.

Workers urged to embrace, not fear, robot colleagues

From robots on two legs to a giant arm that sorts products, Amazon is testing more machines to work with humans but worker concerns remain high.

Marex becomes newest ASX futures clearing participant

London-based Marex was recently added to the ASX futures clearing registry, which is heavily concentrated between just a few participants

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Police approve pro-Palestine march for 10,000 turnout

Organisers of a pro-Palestine march in Sydney expect it to be the city's biggest protest since the Hamas-Israel conflict escalated this month.

Port of Darwin lease won't be cancelled after review

A controversial 99-year lease held by a Chinese company on the Port of Darwin won't be cancelled or varied, following a federal government review.

Aust shares drop again as yields rise, tensions soar

The local share market lost 1.2 per cent on the day and 2.1 per cent for the week on rising US bond yields and broader fighting in the Middle East.

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

Peter-John Collins has been banned by ASIC from providing financial services for eight years following his role in the PwC tax advice scandal.

Students help older Australians brush up digital skills

A digital literacy program helping older Australians improve their online skills has received an additional $42 million in funding.

'Concessions on both sides' for EU trade deal

Belgium's ambassador to Australia is optimistic a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union will be signed by the end of this year.

Business travel to China lifts off amid tariff talks

Businesses hope a breakthrough in Chinese sanctions on Australian exports is near as corporate travel bookings between Australia and China ramp up.

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