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War of words overshadows dumped author's apology

War of words overshadows dumped author's apology

While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Cop charged after admitting to cash from debt collector

Blackmail and bribery charges have been laid against a former police veteran who admitted to accepting cash from a debt collector at a corruption inquiry.

Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked

Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked

Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked

Social media ban a 'success' with 4.7m accounts blocked

Australia's online safety watchdog has compared new social media age restrictions to vehicle speed limits as data shows the scale of the under 16s ban.

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'Their career is toast': writers' festival anguish

'Their career is toast': writers' festival anguish

The consequences of cancelling a major literary festival are far-reaching, publishers and writers say, despite a premier declaring there is no economic impact.

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland

Military personnel from several European countries are heading to Greenland in what they say is a bid to boost the territory's security.

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

Anthony Albanese has boosted financial support for outback communities impacted by devastating floods as an ex-tropical cyclone threatens to return.

Wait and see: Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing

Wait and see: Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing

After warning the US could intervene on behalf of Iranian protesters, President Donald Trump now sees the regime's repression and killings subsiding.

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Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Alarm bells as Murray declared critically endangered

Listing the beleaguered Murray River as critically endangered must be backed with action if it is to be saved, environmentalists say.

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

Trump repeats desire for Greenland after crunch talks

A high-stakes meeting on Greenland has ended with US President Donald Trump insisting he wants the island and Denmark and Greenland saying that's unacceptable.

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

Dumped author to consider festival return after apology

A major writers' festival is in damage control as it apologises for dumping a Palestinian-Australian author in a move that triggered a mass boycott.

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms

Major changes will be needed to the government's hate speech laws overhaul for any hope of rushing the legislation through parliament.

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rape’ charge

A former lieutenant of Australia's neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the "rhetorical rape" of a politician.

Iranian community rallies as Middle East tensions flare

Iranian community rallies as Middle East tensions flare

Iranian community rallies as Middle East tensions flare

Iranian community rallies as Middle East tensions flare

As US President Donald Trump considers taking military action against Iran, protesters in Canberra have called for democracy to prevail in their home country.

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

With Iran's leadership trying to quell domestic unrest, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene.

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Wall St CEOs back US Fed independence amid Powell probe

Central bankers worry that political influence over the US Fed will undermine confidence in the bank's commitment to its inflation target.

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Coalition members and Jewish groups have come out against proposed hate speech laws drawn up in response to the Bondi massacre.

How treasurer could make capital gains taxes 'fairer'

The capital gains tax discount should be reduced to address economic inequity and make housing more affordable, economists say.

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Decision made on bid to stop Brisbane's Olympic stadium

The federal government has rejected an application to stop work on the 2032 Brisbane stadium site but appointed a mediator to "avoid harm to cultural heritage".

Trump's attack on Fed could speed up investment pivot

A United States where the central bank lacks independence to set monetary policy is a scary prospect for investors with high exposure to the US market.

Neo-Nazis surveilled after hate laws prompt disbanding

Proposed hate speech laws drawn up in response to the Bondi massacre have led to the disbanding of one of Australia's most prominent neo-Nazi groups.

Deep stress for Iranian Australians in protest blackout

Iranian-Australians worry for their families amid an ongoing violent crackdown on protests and the prospect of American military action.

'Team Australia' claim by man charged over MP threats

A man who allegedly made threatening phone calls to a federal MP's office has spoken outside court after being questioned about his motives.

World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.

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