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Heartfelt craft project makes a world of kindness

Heartfelt craft project makes a world of kindness

Sarah De Jonge began hand-stitching tiny hearts to get through a difficult time, a small act that has inspired communities of kindness around the world.

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.

Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.

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Spotlight on IVF regulation over embryo mix-up

Spotlight on IVF regulation over embryo mix-up

The parents impacted by a mix-up at a leading IVF clinic will be entitled to compensation and a leading legal expert believes the birth family will get custody.

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Equities and commodities have whipsawed at the whims of erratic US trade policy but worrying signs are emerging in the plumbing that holds markets together.

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

Election 2025 shake-up for traditional bush politics

Election 2025 shake-up for traditional bush politics

Disasters and the cost-of-living squeeze have created a void for Independents to rise up in regional Australia, as the coalition fights for once safe seats.

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No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

Nationals Leader David Littleproud wants to leave a legacy etched across regional Australia as a week-long tour provides glimpses into where it can happen.

Deal to sink harmful fishing subsidies edges closer

Deal to sink harmful fishing subsidies edges closer

Deal to sink harmful fishing subsidies edges closer

Deal to sink harmful fishing subsidies edges closer

Government subsidies are helping the fishing industry empty oceans of marine life, smashing ecosystems and hurting coastal communities reliant on fish stocks.

Ex-state Liberal leader 'used cocaine to escape stress'

Ex-state Liberal leader 'used cocaine to escape stress'

Ex-state Liberal leader 'used cocaine to escape stress'

Ex-state Liberal leader 'used cocaine to escape stress'

A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.

More victims revealed in super hack netting $750,000

More victims revealed in super hack netting $750,000

More victims revealed in super hack netting $750,000

More victims revealed in super hack netting $750,000

More superannuation members have had a quarter of a million dollars stolen from their accounts following a mass cyber attack.

Aussie shares lower as uncertainty trumps confidence

Aussie shares lower as uncertainty trumps confidence

Aussie shares lower as uncertainty trumps confidence

Aussie shares lower as uncertainty trumps confidence

The Australian share market has finished the week down after a tariff delay wasn't enough to offset worries over an escalating US-China trade war.

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Hundreds of political candidates are locked into the federal election as the electoral commission determines their spot on the voting ballot.

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australia's nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK is at risk because of a lack of extra defence spending by Labor, the opposition claims.

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Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.

'Uninhabitable, mouldy' home prompts insurance lawsuit

The national corporate regulator is taking a leading insurer to court over delays to a storm damage claim that has left a home mouldy and requiring demolition.

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

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Scrapping vehicle rules could crash emission goals

A proposal to remove penalties from Australia's vehicle emissions standards has divided the industry, with some groups claiming it will undo progress.

Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Investment in music is critical to ensure Australian artists get the platform they deserve, say peak organisations calling for more support.

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Voters in Peter Dutton's seat hold mixed feelings about the federal opposition leader as he battles to retain his two-decade grip on the electorate.

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

An Aussie fashion designer has been given another chance to prove allegations that US pop star Katy Perry infringed her trade mark during the Prism tour.

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

The small outback town of Winton has a history far outweighing its size, and residents have welcomed new hope following a landmark funding commitment.

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Some of the Indigenous policies of the major parties being flagged during the election campaign are generating concern amongst communities.

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