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South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

The prospect of the African National Congress governing alongside the white-led Democratic Alliance does not sit well with many Black South Africans.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in Australia

Li Qiang, second only to President Xi Jinping in the Chinese pecking order, has arrived in Adelaide on the first trip to Australia by a premier in seven years.

Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is one of 93 countries that have signed a statement of support for the International Criminal Court.

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Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan

Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan

Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates.

Win for dudded savers as banks forced to alert changes

Win for dudded savers as banks forced to alert changes

A suite of changes to banking regulations should make it easier for customers to move to more competitive home loan and saving account offers.

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Crunch time for divestment of climate-harming companies

Big investors are using "stewardship" to get more nosy about what companies say they are doing and what they're actually doing to reduce their carbon footprint.

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

Labour will win if people vote for Farage, says UK PM

If Britain votes for Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK - who polled above the incumbent Conservatives - Labour will win the election, the prime minister says.

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G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

The ages of rival presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden often receive more attention than substantive policy issues in the run-up to the US poll.

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene

ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to win a new term as South Africa's newly elected parliament convenes to choose a president.

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions

Talks at the G7 meet in Italy are set to focus on the China challenge after a Ukrainian loan deal was struck on the summit's opening day.

Banning sheep exports will kill towns, inquiry told

Banning sheep exports will kill towns, inquiry told

Banning sheep exports will kill towns, inquiry told

Banning sheep exports will kill towns, inquiry told

Farmers have gathered to protest a ban on live sheep exports, with witnesses at a fiery public hearing saying towns will die when the ban comes into effect.

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Education system fails Indigenous kids, minister admits

Indigenous children are being denied educational opportunities, with teachers and students facing culturally unsafe environments, an inquiry has been told.

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

Axed seat doesn't sit well with MP as she mulls future

An independent federal MP could be left in the lurch if a proposed electoral redistribution goes ahead, but a neighbouring seat has become more enticing.

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PM warned not to pander to China as premier visits

Australian concerns must be kept front of mind, the federal opposition says, as the prime minister prepares to welcome China's second-in-command.

$140m boost for buses but not enough drivers recruited

The NSW budget will include nearly $140 million to upgrade thousands of buses, despite the government lagging on hiring new drivers.

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.

Tigers still weighing up Leichhardt after funding boost

The West Tigers NRL club will decide how many games to play at Leichhardt Oval after threatening to leave the ground that is now to get a $40 million upgrade.

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Lack of technology poses 'existential risk' to ASIC

The boss of the financial services watchdog has revealed a lack of investment in data capability and technology is hampering its ability to tackle crime..

Commercial buildings next on the block for carbon cuts

Saving on emissions and energy bills for commercial premises is a "no brainer", according to the Property Council, as a push begins for greater electrification.

Funding plea as health system faces 'national crisis'

Patients are copping the brunt of a deteriorating health system as state and territory health ministers call on the federal government to help fix the "crisis".

Concerns social media 'cesspit' is targeting young boys

Young boys struggling with what it means to be a man need positive role models online as they're targeted with harmful content, the eSafety commissioner says.

Home prices in three cities are outpacing their peers

Australia's housing market is made up of laggards and leaders in home price growth and the gap is expected to linger in the coming months.

UK Labour stakes election on wealth creation

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his manifesto for the upcoming general election promising to rebuild the country.

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.

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