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Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon

Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon

Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.

Tennis ace turned MP settles legal claim over stories

Tennis ace turned MP settles legal claim over stories

Tennis ace turned MP settles legal claim over stories

Tennis ace turned MP settles legal claim over stories

A major Australian tabloid newspaper has agreed to publish an apology in a confidential settlement with a state Liberal deputy leader and his wife.

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

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State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters

Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.

PM splashes cash as rail line faces funding black hole

PM splashes cash as rail line faces funding black hole

As a city-shaping rail tunnel readies to open, another cash-strapped project worth three times as much has been promised a critical funding injection.

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe

US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe

US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe

US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe

Donald Trump has demanded the US Justice Department probe Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with various Democrats and others, and it says it will comply.

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime

Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Australian beef will no longer be slapped with tariffs when it is exported to the US, in a move that has been celebrated by farmers.

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit

After the BBC declined to compensate US President Donald Trump for its edited version of a 2021 speech, he now says "We'll sue them."

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor

The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.

Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup

Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup

Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup

Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup

The opposition's fight over Australia's climate targets might have been run and won, but MPs are now gearing up for a fresh battle on migration policy.

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on

There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

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Bail reform urged, but advice likely to be ignored

Experts have recommended state and territory governments soften their bail laws to help address the growing use of remand in Australia’s justice system.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

Doubts over Libs gas edict while pledging emissions cut

The opposition leader maintains the Liberals care about the environment and cutting emissions as she hits the road to sell a watered-down climate policy.

BBC apologises to Trump over documentary's speech edit

The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump after it edited a speech by the US president in a documentary, adding that it has no plans to rebroadcast it.

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Libs making 'same mistakes' after dumping net zero

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberals' climate policy will do little in helping the coalition win back ground to form government.

Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Years in jail and store bans are among tougher penalties flagged by a state government tackling a troubling surge in attacks and threats on retail shop staff.

Warning national interest exemption no friend to nature

The author of the review informing the federal government's nature law reforms has taken issue with the public interest override as open to power abuses.

Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.

Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy

The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.

Trump signs deal to end longest US govt shutdown

President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that ends the longest government shutdown in US history.

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Increasingly violent protesters will not be tolerated by police who are hunting eight people suspected of involvement in pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

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