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AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor

AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor

Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Concern as grey market Russian oil seeps into Australia

Ships have docked in Australia carrying Russian oil refined in third countries, raising concerns Moscow is evading sanctions to finance its war on Ukraine.

'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

Protesters are being urged to be respectful and sensible during a planned peaceful pro-Palestine rally across Sydney's Harbour Bridge .

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Business slams plan to enshrine right to work from home

Business slams plan to enshrine right to work from home

An Australian-first plan to introduce a legal right to work from home for two days a week has been criticised by business groups as divisive and political.

Markets plummet as Trump issues more steep tariffs

Markets plummet as Trump issues more steep tariffs

Global markets are reeling after US President Donald Trump announced his latest slew of steep tariffs on dozens of trading partners.

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

While face-to-face talks with Donald Trump remain elusive, a US decision to spare Australia from increased tariffs highlights the strength of the partnership.

Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins

Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins

A prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union.

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Business lobby rejects proposed company tax overhaul

Business lobby rejects proposed company tax overhaul

Business lobby rejects proposed company tax overhaul

Business lobby rejects proposed company tax overhaul

The corporate sector is rallying against calls for a new cashflow tax for businesses, while small companies would have their rate cut under the reforms.

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.

Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

Mercy plea for 'courageous' tax office whistleblower

A tax office whistleblower has asked a judge not to impose convictions for crimes that his lawyer said were "grounded in moral courage".

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve

Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve

Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve

Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve

Australia has been granted a rare reprieve from higher US tariffs on its goods but officials haven't given up hope of the levies being removed entirely.

Smelter owners urged to put more on the table

Smelter owners urged to put more on the table

Smelter owners urged to put more on the table

Smelter owners urged to put more on the table

The federal government has not ruled out any support measures as it calls on a mining giant to step up and save a copper smelter in regional Australia.

Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.

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Trump hits dozens of countries with new tariffs

Donald Trump has set new tariffs on a wide swath of US trading partners that will test the sturdiness of American alliances built up over decades.

Public servants warned over social media security risk

Workers with access to secret information have been warned against boasting about it on social media as foreign spies target them online.

Keep Maxwell in prison, Giuffre's family urges Trump

Amid speculation Donald Trump might grant Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon, the family of one of their victims has spoken out.

House price growth spurt shows no signs of easing

Further interest rate cuts on the horizon have stirred the nation's housing market with prices rising for a sixth straight month alongside demand.

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Thousands of students come forward with uni complaints

An influx of complaints in the first six months has prompted Australia's student ombudsman to consider launching a major systemic review.

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

Top docs call for action on speedy e-scooters and bikes

Australia needs a national body to oversee and develop electric mobility device regulations to abate a spike in fatal injuries, the peak body for doctors says.

Nostalgia and political beef cap first sitting period

After infighting, political beef over cattle and the passage of an election promise, the 48th parliament has celebrated the end of its first sitting period.

Urgent advice on eve of major energy project deadline

One of the nation's biggest energy projects, an undersea electricity cable across Bass Strait, has been caught up in messy post-election politicking.

Point of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine

Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza.

Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments

Police chiefs from across the Pacific, including Australia, are set to meet and discuss a joint training program that deploys officers across the region.

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