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Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

A think tank has warned Australia's pharmaceutical sector could be one of the industries impacted if Donald Trump's administration imposes more tariffs.

Feds accept GST recommendation despite state pressure

Feds accept GST recommendation despite state pressure

Feds accept GST recommendation despite state pressure

Feds accept GST recommendation despite state pressure

A controversial GST carve-up will go ahead as a federal minister says his government will not overrule an independent body's recommended funding for states.

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Youth crime crackdown all 'hammer' on troubled kids

Spiking youth crime is being used to justify harsher proposed bail laws in a state some argue is neglecting its responsibility as legal guardian to many.

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Call for national register of women killed by violence

Call for national register of women killed by violence

Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

The rise of a pro-business and mining-friendly party in Greenland’s election has sparked hope for a stalled Australian rare earth minerals project.

US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire

US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire

Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC by video

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with murder over the deadly “war on drugs” he oversaw while in office.

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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada PM, facing Trump tariffs

As he was sworn in as Canada's newest prime minister, ex-central banker Mark Carney promised to build "a government that meets the moment".

Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push

Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push

Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push

Ceasefire first call amid Ukraine peacekeeping push

Anthony Albanese will speak with world leaders on peacekeeping in Ukraine, but its ambassador to Australia wants a ceasefire to come in first.

Duterte to face Hague court on 'war on drugs' charges

Duterte to face Hague court on 'war on drugs' charges

Duterte to face Hague court on 'war on drugs' charges

Duterte to face Hague court on 'war on drugs' charges

Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance in the International Criminal Court on charges linked to the “war on drugs” he oversaw as Philippines leader.

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

Anthony Albanese has improved his standing among voters, drawing level with Peter Dutton for satisfaction in polling for the first time in a year.

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response.

Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions

Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions

Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions

Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions

One state has gone backwards in the latest recommended GST revenue carve-up with billions of dollars flowing to another as its population booms.

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality.

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Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges

The government assures a key export sector of support as a new tariff threat emerges while fresh funding reinforces metal manufacturing against US levies.

Albanese to join leaders for Ukraine peace phone call

Anthony Albanese will join a phone call with other world leaders for talks on possible peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing".

'No real win': Labor 'takes bait' with crime crackdown

A union has declared an Australian-first machete ban doesn't go far enough as a former Labor campaigner questions the political upshot of the crime crackdown.

Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee

The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China.

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Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.

Trump threatens to slap Europe with monster grog taxes

Stocks have dropped again after Donald Trump threatened a 200 per cent wine tariff on the EU if it doesn't relent on plans to lift taxes on US whiskey.

Give nurses, midwives more scope to free-up healthcare

Empowering nurses and midwives to work to their full scope would free up GPs and hospitals to ensure patients get efficient care, peak bodies say.

Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks

Russia is claiming the military initiative as Vladimir Putin orders the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk before talks with the US about a ceasefire.

Poll party on hold as triumphant premier waits on count

The final makeup of state parliament is still taking shape after Labor's barnstorming third-term victory, delaying the returning premier's official victory lap.

'Shot on the spot': hostages speak of ordeal on train

Passengers have shared their harrowing time being held captive by militants on a train in Pakistan as they arrived in the city where their bloody journey began.

MP appeals theft, dishonesty convictions

A court has begun hearing MP Troy Bell's appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty, a week before a judge hears sentencing submissions in the case.

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