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Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

The number of employees involved in industrial disputes has fallen by more than half during the first three months of 2025.

Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis

Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis

Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis

Extra cash needed to solve spiralling surgery crisis

Politicians and medical experts agree only extra funding can fix a crisis in public hospitals, where more patients are waiting longer times for surgeries.

RFK Jr's health role reignites fluoride debate

RFK Jr's health role reignites fluoride debate

RFK Jr's health role reignites fluoride debate

RFK Jr's health role reignites fluoride debate

The appointment of the US health secretary has renewed claims about fluoridated water, but research says Australian levels are safe and beneficial.

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Hospital in hot water over 'cooking the books' claims

Hospital in hot water over 'cooking the books' claims

Claims a hospital emergency department falsified data to hit ambulance ramping targets will be probed as a minister insists benchmarks aren't tied to funding.

'Options considered': state's snap election call on ice

'Options considered': state's snap election call on ice

A state has been left in political limbo, with a Liberal minority premier's request for an early election being considered by the governor.

Average home prices hit $1m with more growth to come

Average home prices hit $1m with more growth to come

The average price of a home in Australia has hit $1 million after a decade of growth, though experts say a return to the explosive COVID-era boom is unlikely.

Marines, raids and protest further polarise US politics

Marines, raids and protest further polarise US politics

The looming deployment of Marines into Los Angeles and intensified raids on suspected undocumented migrants have further polarised America's political parties.

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Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Governments and regulators must start sharing facts about "forever" chemicals, because "worrying" online sources lack expertise, an inquiry has been told.

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.

'Absolute fighter': deputy premier in new cancer battle

'Absolute fighter': deputy premier in new cancer battle

'Absolute fighter': deputy premier in new cancer battle

'Absolute fighter': deputy premier in new cancer battle

A state government deputy premier who's confronting her second major health battle in recent years is urging women to stay up to date with breast cancer checks.

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

In his first major speech since Labor's election triumph, Anthony Albanese says he will build on his first term to deliver reforms across the nation.

Family law reform to stop pets being weaponised

Family law reform to stop pets being weaponised

Family law reform to stop pets being weaponised

Family law reform to stop pets being weaponised

Family pets being weaponised in relationship break ups to further perpetuate domestic violence will be halted under new law reforms.

Robert F Kennedy sacks entire US vaccine panel

Robert F Kennedy sacks entire US vaccine panel

Robert F Kennedy sacks entire US vaccine panel

Robert F Kennedy sacks entire US vaccine panel

Vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy has sacked the expert scientific committee that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines.

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Path to going public on markets sped up for companies

A decline in the number of new companies listing on the ASX has forced the market watchdog to roll out changes to streamline the process of going public.

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.

LA police order US immigration protesters to go home

Violence in Los Angeles is ramping up as thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard.

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Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel has taken command of a charity vessel trying to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, detaining Greta Thunberg and other activists on board.

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Elon Musk's father says his billionaire son made a mistake "under stress" and that US President Donald Trump will prevail.

Call for action as Aussie journo hit with rubber bullet

An Australian TV reporter has been shot with a rubber bullet at a US protest, sparking calls for the prime minister to demand an explanation from Donald Trump.

Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade

Protesters urge Australia to do more to help people in Gaza, rallying outside the PM's electorate office after Israel blocked an activist ship carrying aid.

Locals want to sink bid for new Olympic whitewater site

Angry locals have slammed a plan to build a new Brisbane Olympic 2032 whitewater facility, saying the Games drawcard event should be held where it is "wanted".

Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms

All roads lead to a fourth election in seven years for Tasmania after the island state's Liberal minority premier lost the support of parliament.

Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

The Greens have pointed to the mandate won by Labor at the federal election in their willingness to have good-faith discussions about proposed changes to super.

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