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Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours

For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

Astronaut, distance runner win nation's highest honours

The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

'Paying it forward': sparky honoured at national awards

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

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Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

Liberal hopeful branded 'extreme' as foes circle leader

Liberal hopeful branded 'extreme' as foes circle leader

Labor has framed one of the frontrunners for Sussan Ley's leadership as a fringe, right-wing figure as momentum builds for a spill.

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.

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'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting

All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting

All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting

All eyes on crucial data ahead of first RBA meeting

Home owners will wait with baited breath for the Reserve Bank of Australia to hand down its cash rate decision after the release of inflation figures.

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed

Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of ‍the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".

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Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over any China deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs to prevent closer economic co-operation between the neighbouring country and China.

UK PM says Trump comment on NATO Afghan role appalling

Comments from the US president that NATO forces kept "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan sparked dismay in the United Kingdom, which lost 457 troops.

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.

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Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

The pro-gun MP aired several falsehoods about weapons, crime statistics and the circumstances of the Bondi attack as he opposed the government’s gun reforms.

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.

Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce

A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

Labor's review of its thumping 2025 federal election victory has found the biggest threat to its future success might lie beyond the floundering opposition.

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Past social media posts continue to haunt a territory's new administrator, with a peak Aboriginal body calling for him to be dismissed over his views on race.

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.

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