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Senator urges Bishop to resign from ANU post

Senator urges Bishop to resign from ANU post

An independent senator has added his voice to the chorus of calls for Julie Bishop to quit her post as ANU chancellor.

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals back Ley after 'cauterising the wound'

Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Call for 'faster, fairer, more affordable' ADHD care

Medical groups are calling for health ministers to make nationwide changes that would allow faster and affordable ADHD care for patients and families.

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Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dire dementia prognosis prompts political action demand

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but advocates believe rising rates of the disease can be curbed if governments offer more support.

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk

A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

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Water agency didn't properly test for forever chemicals

Water agency didn't properly test for forever chemicals

Water agency didn't properly test for forever chemicals

Water agency didn't properly test for forever chemicals

A major drinking water supplier did not perform proper testing before claiming there were no known hotspots of forever chemicals, an inquiry has found.

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

Generating carbon credits from a park to protect koalas could provide a long-term revenue stream and benefit "major emitters", but not everyone agrees.

Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice

Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice

Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice

Unshackled senator to 'speak up' as ambitions on ice

The dumping of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from shadow cabinet is only likely to make the ambitious Territorian more outspoken.

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament

Government debt collectors and other staff will have to put suicide prevention front of mind under laws to prompt practical change and save lives.

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga

A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing

The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

'Pass the torch': writers protest over journal's demise

Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.

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Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.

Murdered influencer is a 'martyr': Aussie conservatives

The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.

Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Vanuatu’s climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.

Nepalese Australians in grief amid political crisis

Australia has issued a travel warning for one of the world's most popular trekking destinations after the apparent collapse of the nation's government.

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France's new prime minister takes office amid protests

Nationwide protests have welcomed Sebastien Lecornu as he begins his first day as France's prime minister while the nation's political crisis rolls on.

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.

Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks

Firebrand senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the coalition frontbench after refusing to apologise for comments about Indian migrants.

Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold

Australia must move faster in deploying telecommunications infrastructure or risk falling behind in the AI race, Telstra chief Vicki Brady says.

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Female novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists and journalists have gathered to celebrate the centenary of the Society of Women Writers.

Child safety agency boss fired after scathing report

The head of an agency overseeing working with children checks has been fired after "inept" handling of complaints and a "toxic" workplace.

Australia affirms Vanuatu support after treaty delayed

Australia will continue to engage with Vanuatu over the finer details of a major security and economic agreement after its signing was stalled over its wording.

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