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Israel's expansion plans for the West Bank condemned

Israel's expansion plans for the West Bank condemned

Israel's controversial plan to pave the way for future settlements in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.

Neo-Nazis 'tapping into local anxieties' to radicalise

Neo-Nazis 'tapping into local anxieties' to radicalise

Neo-Nazis 'tapping into local anxieties' to radicalise

Neo-Nazis 'tapping into local anxieties' to radicalise

Anti-racism training for young children is among a series of policy responses being recommended to combat festering right-wing extremism.

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

A significant new pay offer has been presented to healthcare workers undertaking industrial action, as a $1.5 billion public hospital is unveiled.

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No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

No quick fix for overhauled Liberal immigration plan

The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11 people

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11 people

The US military has killed 11 people during strikes on three boats it says were caught smuggling drugs in notorious routes in Latin American waters.

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US

Iran says it has been able to "reach a general agreement on some guiding principles" with the US at nuclear talks in Geneva.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a US ‌civil rights leader ‌who became close with Martin Luther King Jr and who twice ran for president, has died at age 84.

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US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms

The US and Iran are holding talks about Iran’s nuclear program as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds maritime drills.

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench

Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol

Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.

Most sex offence convictions upheld for MP's aide

Most sex offence convictions upheld for MP's aide

Most sex offence convictions upheld for MP's aide

Most sex offence convictions upheld for MP's aide

An appeal court has dismissed most of the challenges by a former aide to a federal MP claiming he was wrongly convicted of sexual offences by former employees.

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Controversial restrictions on protests have been lifted a week after a violent response by police as a probe seeks evidence of misconduct from demonstrators.

Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening

A state government's push to politically capitalise on the opening of a major public hospital is set to be undermined by thousands of striking health workers.

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Students, staff live in fear as racism rampant at unis

Universities are being criticised for failing to tackle rampant racism, with a landmark report revealing how pervasive discrimination is on campus.

Struggling childcare workers under 'enormous pressure'

Industry, parents and policy experts will front a Senate inquiry probing Australia's scandal-plagued early childhood education sector.

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.

Scandal deepens as premier denies 'hoax' CFMEU referral

A former corruption watchdog boss has called out a state premier after his old agency rejected her formal request to probe CFMEU misconduct.

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Returning ISIS brides to face 'full force' of law: PM

Australian women and children have tried to leave a Syrian refugee camp but were turned around, as Anthony Albanese promises no repatriation would be offered.

Illegal ciggies tipped to soon stub out retail sales

One of Australia's biggest retailers has warned nine in 10 cigarettes will be bought illegally by the end of the decade unless the tobacco excise is cut.

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

Tensions are soaring ‌ahead of talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

'Too high': risk to economy forces RBA's hand on rates

Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting reveal the thinking behind its call to lift interest rates for the first in more than two years.

Epstein files may be crimes against humanity: UN

The United Nations says the crimes revealed in the Epstein files reveal abuses against women so grave they could amount to "crimes against humanity".

Australia says IS fighters' families not welcome back

The Australian government says it will not repatriate 34 nationals released by Syrian Kurdish forces‌ from a camp holding families of suspected IS ‌militants.

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Businesses caught selling illegal tobacco could have their shops shut down for up to 90 days under planned state laws.

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