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Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.

'No evidence': medical experts reject autism claims

'No evidence': medical experts reject autism claims

'No evidence': medical experts reject autism claims

'No evidence': medical experts reject autism claims

Claims by US President Donald Trump linking paracetamol use in pregnant women to autism have been labelled as alarmist and unhelpful by authorities and experts.

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Coal down, solar up: Australia halfway to 2030 target

Growing rooftop solar installations and more large-scale energy projects are pushing Australia closer to its renewable goals, the market operator says.

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Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Ministers agree Australia's "broken" environment system needs fixing but land managers criticise continued funding of damaging projects.

PM's failure to get Trump meeting a 'slap on the wrist'

PM's failure to get Trump meeting a 'slap on the wrist'

It appears US President Donald Trump has snubbed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, failing to grant him his first face-to-face meeting since he was re-elected.

Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute.

Heartbroken mum of rural crash victim urges road safety

Heartbroken mum of rural crash victim urges road safety

Facing a lifetime of heartache, the mother of a young driver killed on a rural dirt road wants to help others to ensure his death was not in vain.

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Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

A racial hatred complaint has been lodged against a Hindu group after its marketing chief shared anti-Islam tweets by controversial right-wing figures.

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

The pardon of an imprisoned political dissident has been welcomed by a former Australian journalist who was jailed alongside the activist in Egypt.

Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

Alleged mass murderer gifted degree sparks ANU changes

A former Bangladeshi leader being tried for crimes against humanity has sparked a review at the ANU over how honorary degrees are handed out and revoked.

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

The trade minister hopes to meet US counterpart Jamieson Greer in what could provide a major opportunity at securing Australian tariff relief.

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Vaccine site could save Australia billions in pandemic

Australia's first sovereign mRNA vaccine facility could give the nation a shot in the arm against the next pandemic, an independent report says.

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Farmers and the community need to trust one another and work together to tackle challenges facing the land - and outdated laws need to catch up, an expert says.

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GP calculator tool to help bolster bulk-billing rates

More working-class people may be able to afford a visit to the doctor as the government claims nine out of 10 appointments will be bulk-billed by 2030.

Miners lead the charge as Aussie shares push higher

Australian shares have started the week on the right foot but handed back some early gains as lumbering financials and real estate stocks capped the upside.

RBA boss takes swipe at queries on card surcharges

A frustrated central bank chief has hit back at suggestions consumers could be worse off as a result of the Reserve Bank's efforts to curb card surcharges.

Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.

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No pain in the neck: Noemie Fox ready for world champs

Faced with a one-time opportunity to win a world title at home, Australian paddler Noemie Fox revealed she has been managing a neck injury.

Aged care operator's shares dive on funding expectation

Regis Healthcare shares have plunged after the aged care operator announced the government's funding package won't meet staffing cost increases.

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.

Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage

A reliance on self-regulation has turned the telco sector into the wild west, an expert warns as Optus reels in the aftermath of another serious outage.

RBA boss optimistic on inflation but fears correction

Markets could be underpricing geopolitical risks, potentially threatening Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank of Australia fears.

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

Santos floating factory gets first gas from Barossa

A massive floating factory has received its first gas from a field off Darwin in welcome news for a company in the spotlight after takeover talks collapsed.

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