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Australia to strengthen objection to Israel settlements

Australia to strengthen objection to Israel settlements

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to harden Australia's stance in relation to the Israeli government's planned West Bank settlements.

Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

Trade minister writes to China to end barley snub

The Australian government is continuing to lobby China to add its largest barley producers to a customs list after tariffs were dropped.

Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans

Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans

Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans

Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans

Doctors have rallied at Parliament House against the expansion of Australia's gas industry, warning it will harm future generations.

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PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden

PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit out at claims the government was hiding legislation on setting up an Indigenous voice.

First mover or fast follower, mining in a race to adapt

First mover or fast follower, mining in a race to adapt

Australian battery minerals and base metals producers are determined to move up the value chain, whether on team US or for China and its mega-factories.

Federal Labor pushed to follow WA on cultural heritage

Federal Labor pushed to follow WA on cultural heritage

A decision by the West Australian government to scrap Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws has echoed in Canberra.

Lehrmann report sparks sexual assault training for cops

Lehrmann report sparks sexual assault training for cops

More staff and training over sexual assault are among responses by ACT Police to an inquiry into how the justice system handled a rape investigation.

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Lynas in the pink with best rare earths outside China

Lynas in the pink with best rare earths outside China

Lynas in the pink with best rare earths outside China

Lynas in the pink with best rare earths outside China

Lynas Rare Earths CEO Amanda Lacaze chuckles when Western governments get indignant about China's dominance in the sector, because its goal was never a secret.

James Hardie soars on strong first-quarter earnings

James Hardie soars on strong first-quarter earnings

James Hardie soars on strong first-quarter earnings

James Hardie soars on strong first-quarter earnings

Fibre cement building tile manufacturer James Hardie says its operating cash flow was up 64 per cent to a record $US252.3 million in the first quarter.

Renters' rights and housing supply on leaders' agenda

Renters' rights and housing supply on leaders' agenda

Renters' rights and housing supply on leaders' agenda

Renters' rights and housing supply on leaders' agenda

Housing talks will be front of mind when state and territory leaders meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for national cabinet next week.

Push to refer ex-PM Morrison to committee over robodebt

Push to refer ex-PM Morrison to committee over robodebt

Push to refer ex-PM Morrison to committee over robodebt

Push to refer ex-PM Morrison to committee over robodebt

The Greens have sought to have former prime minister Scott Morrison referred to parliament's privileges committee over his role in robodebt.

Guns seized, hundreds of charges laid in bikie blitz

Guns seized, hundreds of charges laid in bikie blitz

Guns seized, hundreds of charges laid in bikie blitz

Guns seized, hundreds of charges laid in bikie blitz

Almost 2100 police officers joined have forces for the bikie-focused Taskforce Morpheus, ultimately arresting almost 160 people and laying about 700 charges.

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

Bring back the arvo nap: save the air con and the body

A study into heat related deaths in the Northern Territory shows long periods inside air-conditioning is wreaking havoc on the ability to adapt to conditions.

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Australian workers may be banned from accessing apps such as TikTok and WeChat as a study reveals more companies are planning to restrict the apps.

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Subsidies push to help tackle climate insurance crisis

Low-income households are bearing the brunt of a disastrous legacy of building homes in the firing line of a changing climate, a consumer group says.

Motorists paying more for fuel as oil supplies tighten

Motorists are being urged to shop around to find the best deals with fuel prices rising as oil supply constraints collide with strong demand.

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.

Miners dig in for latest bonanza amid global change

Change can be daunting and mining bosses are facing it on all fronts as thousands gather in Australia's largest outback city for an industry forum.

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Aust stocks finish lower as earning season kicks off

The local share market has finished down 0.2 per cent as a slew of major companies prepare to release their earning reports this week.

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.

PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure

Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.

Calls for inquiry into claims KPMG overcharged Defence

An investigation is needed into allegations one of the big four consulting firms billed the Defence department for hours never worked, a key senator says.

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

The ACT government is seeking advice on whether legal action will be taken following the leaking of a high-profile inquiry report.

Pharmacy lobby 'scare campaign' slammed as 'rubbish'

Warnings planned medication dispensing changes will hit aged care residents with extra costs has been declared a targeted attempt to scare the most vulnerable.

Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe

The trade minister is calling for all barley producers to have Chinese market access with the largest exporters remaining blocked despite tariff removal.

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