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'Greenland is not for sale,' PM tells Trump

'Greenland is not for sale,' PM tells Trump

Greenland's leader insists the vast Arctic island is not for sale and has rebuffed fresh comments from Donald Trump that it should be in American hands.

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

Biden commutes sentences almost all death row inmates

President Joe Biden is reducing the sentences of 37 of the 40 death row inmates so they can't be executed when Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares

A long-running stand-off between a transport union and state Labor government over pay appears a long way from resolution as a peace deal is rejected.

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Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

Australia to send ex-fighter pilot to Trump-led system

A former fighter pilot's Australian family is considering its options after condemning the "inhumane" approval of his extradition to the US.

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

Liberal Party stalwart Kevin Andrews has been remembered as "a man of honour in the bear pit of public life" at a state funeral.

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

Consumers stung by costs of 'radical' energy transition

A senate inquiry finds a lack of transparency in energy decisions has left consumers carrying the costs of system change and struggling to pay power bills.

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Trump threat to retake control of Panama Canal rebuffed

Panama's president has hit out at Donald's Trump's suggestion the US could take control of the Panama Canal, saying his nation's independence is non-negotiable.

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'John's cooked': writing on the wall for Liberal leader

'John's cooked': writing on the wall for Liberal leader

'John's cooked': writing on the wall for Liberal leader

'John's cooked': writing on the wall for Liberal leader

A state Liberal Party could opt for its fourth leader in four years as a backflip by incumbent John Pesutto fails to cool tensions.

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Worker shortage risks transport, green energy rollout

Australia's building sector is plagued by poor work conditions and stagnant productivity, impeding the transport and energy projects the nation needs to grow.

Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting

Senior Liberals have turned on Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto, calling a meeting after he backflipped on readmitting expelled MP Moira Deeming.

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

Donald Trump has threatened the US could retake control of the Panama Canal if it continues to be charged 'ridiculous' fees to use the vital shipping route.

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

US Congress approves bill to avert government shutdown

Facing a government shutdown, US Congress has passed a funding package while defying Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt.

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of parliament

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of parliament

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of parliament

Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of parliament

Police are working to identify a group of alleged neo-Nazis who displayed an offensive banner outside a state parliament.

State's last One Nation member quits over party funding

State's last One Nation member quits over party funding

State's last One Nation member quits over party funding

State's last One Nation member quits over party funding

State MP Tania Mihailuk has quit One Nation over irreconcilable issues with the party's funding arrangements.

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Bali Nine return reshines light on ending death penalty

The execution of two Australians for drug smuggling in Indonesia has refocused a spotlight on how the nation co-operates with countries using the death penalty.

Canadian PM loses key ally, looks set to be booted

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership is in trouble after a key ally vowed to present a no-confidence motion.

Macron swears in angry exchange in cyclone-hit Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron swore during a heated exchange with angry residents in cyclone-hit Mayotte.

Train pain ahead of New Year's Eve fireworks threat

Cancelling Australia's biggest New Year's Eve fireworks display could send businesses to the wall, but the impacts of rail network chaos are already in play.

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Live lobsters back on Chinese menus as relations thaw

China has notified Australia the live rock lobster trade can resume, following an earlier agreement and the lifting of final trade barriers on some abattoirs.

World famous NYE fireworks show veers off the rails

The threat of cancelling Sydney's famed New Year's Eve fireworks display due to union-led train disruptions has been dismissed as a scare campaign.

'Massive divide': Liberals split on MP's bid to rejoin

Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has declared it's "only a matter of time" before she returns to the party room after a vote split her ex-colleagues.

Retiring backbencher gifts a lump of coal for Christmas

A retiring backbencher known for his staunch opposition of a net-zero carbon emissions target has taken a swipe at his party leader on his way out the door.

Australia boosts Solomons support as China pact stopgap

A security pact between Australia and Solomon Islands will strengthen the Pacific nation's domestic police force and reduce the need for any Chinese assistance.

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin

President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.

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