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Bail review fast-tracked as home invasions double

Bail review fast-tracked as home invasions double

With mounting community anger putting it on the back foot, a state government is preparing to release a law review earlier than anticipated.

Home approvals rise as Australia's economy turns corner

Home approvals rise as Australia's economy turns corner

Home approvals rise as Australia's economy turns corner

Home approvals rise as Australia's economy turns corner

Promising housing data and a return to growth in real household incomes augur well for the Australian economy in 2025.

'Scary': town could not call triple zero after storms

'Scary': town could not call triple zero after storms

'Scary': town could not call triple zero after storms

'Scary': town could not call triple zero after storms

An outback town is still "flat out" recovering months after rolling power outages, which shut down a major mine and cut off phone services.

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US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.

Trump gives automakers short exemption from new tariffs

Trump gives automakers short exemption from new tariffs

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite

Pharmacists want prescription co-payments reduced, pointing to research showing women more likely to be unable to afford medication for them and their families.

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Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Labor eyes third term with $3.4b state poll cash splash

Australia's wealthiest state could spend billions of dollars on election promises if Labor is re-elected for a third term as an election draws closer.

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

President Donald Trump has launched a trade war against the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China.

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

Hi-tech hub to boost combat defences for volatile times

A collaboration centre for hi-tech combat systems will help Australia defend itself amid global volatility the new facility's operator warns is a certainty.

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.

More pain for commuters as pay stoush stalls metro work

More pain for commuters as pay stoush stalls metro work

More pain for commuters as pay stoush stalls metro work

More pain for commuters as pay stoush stalls metro work

Train passengers will be stuck on replacement buses for longer after conversion work on part of the nation's biggest public rail transport project was delayed.

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

Former Miss Australia guilty of emotional abuse

A court has found a former Miss Australia and one-time Labor politician guilty of emotionally abusing and intimidating her ex-husband.

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.

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Coalition backs away from insurers break-up pledge

Peter Dutton's plan to pursue laws to break up insurance companies who rip off costumers has been knocked on the head by his shadow treasurer.

Green shoots for economy as Australia snaps dire record

Australia has accelerated out of an economic slump after expanding by 1.3 per cent in 2024, leading to a rise in per capita growth - a proxy for prosperity.

Terror threat up as anti-Semitism, Islamophobia surge

Australia's terrorism threat has increased according to a global ranking index, making the nation one-of-seven Western countries most at risk of attack.

PM scraps WA visit due to cyclone, plays down poll date

Anthony Albanese has called off a trip to WA ahead of the state election because of the looming threat Tropical Cyclone Alfred poses to Queensland and NSW.

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New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

Hybrids are among few vehicles to withstand a continuing slowdown in new vehicles sales, with one model racing into the top ten.

Burglary crackdown looms as crime laws 'not working'

A high-profile home invasion and bashing of a security guard have piled more pressure on a state government to overhaul law and order settings.

Polling on Trump's second presidency not so great again

A poll shows US President Donald Trump's approval ratings are below 40 per cent on a range of issues including the economy, foreign policy and corruption.

US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments

If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash

US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.

Man arrested after bail breach prompts law change

A high-risk alleged offender has been arrested after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet, heightening concerns around private bail-monitoring firms.

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