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Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc

Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and US -China tensions test the group's unity

Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget

Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget

Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget

Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget

On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook.

'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video

Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation.

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Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer

Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer

Labor and the coalition are pointing fingers at each other for Australian-first work from home laws derailing before a much-anticipated state election.

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom

Australia is lagging in attracting skilled migrants as the energy transition and AI upheaval strains its STEM workforce.

'Cherrypicking': doubt over Labor's chosen smoking data

'Cherrypicking': doubt over Labor's chosen smoking data

A survey that claims to show smoking rates declining, despite an explosion in black market tobacco, may have understated the true figure.

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote

A push to include gun caps in firearm law changes prompted by the deadly Bondi shooting has fallen short.

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Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain.

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

Prime Minister John Howard was in the United States when terrorists attacked on September 11, 2001, which would change the course of his prime ministership.

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

Regional cancer patients paying 'postcode penalty'

A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.

Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown

Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown

Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown

Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown

An innovation index compiled from millions of government data points shows business breakthroughs faltered after the pandemic and could still face hiccups.

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

A Chinese government official says a deal with the United States to lower import taxes could soon be agreed.

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote

A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause.

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'Despicable': parties unite against One Nation attack

Political rivals are joining Liberal MP Andrew Hastie in rebuking One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who is under mounting fire for labelling him a traitor.

'Crossroads moment': Greens at odds over carbon scheme

Polluters will be able to use carbon credits from existing native forests after Labor won support for a new accounting method, creating a rift among the Greens.

Working holiday pause 'risks Australia's food security'

Farmers, tourism operators and other regional employers are calling on the government to end a freeze on backpacker visas as they struggle to find staff.

'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance

The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.

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Australia pursuing sanctions after trade ban snub

The prime minister has defended a decision not to follow the UK in announcing trade bans on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

Trump says Iran war will end after US midterm elections

The US threatens to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear program after the two ‌sides launched their biggest attacks on shipping since the start of the war.

Retailers risk jail for cheap cigarettes under new laws

Selling cheap or concealed cigarettes could be enough to land retailers in hot water under proposed laws aimed at smashing the illegal tobacco trade.

Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.

Dumped Liberal makes major move before state election

A conservative minor party has locked in Moira Deeming as a lead candidate for Victoria's state election after the Liberals dumped the controversial MP.

Spiral from LinkedIn to jail time for China spy asset

A man has been jailed for more than three years for compiling a series of worthless reports for Chinese intelligence who dropped him a line on LinkedIn.

'Not for turning': premier lashes Rocky naysayers

A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.

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