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Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting

Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

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Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Roblox reforms over 'playground for pedophiles' concern

Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.

Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.

Release of Epstein files imminent after Trump signs off

Release of Epstein files imminent after Trump signs off

All that's required for the release of the Epstein files is Donald Trump's signature after both houses of the US Congress agreed to the move.

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Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific

Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate

The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.

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'New direction' as Liberals crown first woman leader

A newly minted Liberal leader has declared she has enough time to sell her vision for the state, 12 months out from an election.

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.

Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone

The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.

Pauline Hanson's post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces

Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.

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Trump's reversal propels vote on Epstein files release

Donald Trump's sudden backflip could see the imminent release of the files into the prosecution of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein over his abuse of girls.

School teachers strike again as wage talks break down

A second teachers strike in months is set to be held after pay talks with a state government broke down following lengthy negotiations.

RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts

Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.

New leader urges voters stick by divided coalition

A renewable energy believer has been elected to lead the NSW Nationals but won't back the same climate target as the Liberals.

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.

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