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Business travel to China lifts off amid tariff talks

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.

Melbourne grandmother stuck in Gaza, husband slams DFAT

Melbourne grandmother stuck in Gaza, husband slams DFAT

Melbourne grandmother stuck in Gaza, husband slams DFAT

Melbourne grandmother stuck in Gaza, husband slams DFAT

The husband of a Melbourne woman trapped in Gaza has accused the federal government of being too slow in its repatriation efforts and sending mixed messages.

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

While Australians rejected a proposal for an Indigenous voice, the prime minister says voters still want the lives of First Nations people to improve.

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Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Difficulties accessing dental care means survivors of domestic violence may be forced to live without teeth for years while on waitlists for dentures.

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Consumers should be able to trust a long-running federal scheme that certifies "carbon neutral" claims by companies and organisations, federal Labor says.

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

Family law system changes pass federal parliament

Family law system changes pass federal parliament

An overhaul of the family law system has been put in place in a bid to make the courts easier to navigate.

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Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Liberals back away from state treaties after voice vote

Queensland Labor has called a snap caucus meeting over the path to treaty in the state after the state opposition backed away from offering bipartisan support.

No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call

No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call

No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call

No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call

Governments have come under fire for inconsistency in their response to the conflict in the Middle East after public displays of solidarity with Israel.

Santos ploughs ahead with Barossa despite drilling ban

Santos ploughs ahead with Barossa despite drilling ban

Santos ploughs ahead with Barossa despite drilling ban

Santos ploughs ahead with Barossa despite drilling ban

Investors are sceptical that Santos can meet its timeline to deliver the controversial Barossa gas project as it forges ahead without drilling approvals.

Aust shares plunge as Middle East conflict deepens

Aust shares plunge as Middle East conflict deepens

Aust shares plunge as Middle East conflict deepens

Aust shares plunge as Middle East conflict deepens

The ASX200 has fallen below 7000, again putting the benchmark index in the red for the year, amid fears about the conflict in the Middle East.

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement.

Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

Laws introduced to expand paid parental leave scheme

New laws have been introduced to federal parliament expanding the length of paid parental leave for families.

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders call for unity on Hamas hostage release

Jewish leaders are urging the Australian government to continue to advocate for the release of hundreds of people being held hostage in Gaza.

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'No place for hate': PM's message to faith groups

Anthony Albanese is calling for Australia to remain united in the face of violence in Israel and Gaza, sending a message to Jewish and Muslim community members.

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

The federal opposition has sought to pressure the government to hold a royal commission into sexual abuse in Indigenous communities following the voice defeat.

Jobs market 'softens around the edges' after rate rises

The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6 per cent from 3.7 per cent, according to official data, after a modest 7000 jobs were added to the economy.

Reserve Bank of Australia records $6b loss for 2022/23

The Reserve Bank of Australia has reported a loss of $6 billion for 2022/23, including valuation losses from higher bond yields.

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Gas giant Santos taken to court for auction breaches

The energy regulator has accused Santos of breaching record-keeping obligations for pipeline capacity but the gas company says the rules were too complex.

Climate and security on agenda for Albanese-Biden talks

US President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House next week, with global security, climate and jobs high on the agenda.

Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads

The federal government has updated its travel advice for Lebanon, telling Australians not to travel to the country as tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners from three First Nations have been fighting gas giant Santos for years and now they're asking super funds to act on their objections.

Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas has thrown in the towel on its attempt to buy charter operator Alliance Aviation after the deal was opposed by the ACCC.

High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

The federal government has been granted leave to appeal late Gumatj leader Yunupingu's final case regarding compensation for mining in northeast Arnhem Land.

High Court's EV ruling may pull the plug on other taxes

A High Court decision to rule Victoria's electric vehicle tax constitutionally invalid could leave similar levies vulnerable to legal challenge.

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