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'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

A former families minister will spend years in prison for the "'predatory" sexual assaults of two young men while elected to a state Liberal government.

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

The ability to poison chatbots that scrape public info with a relatively minor amount of input has sounded alarms about the integrity of Australia's election.

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

Underwater drones to give defence force 'real edge'

A defence factory opened in Sydney will deliver the Australian navy a boost to its underwater capabilities, as the government adds to the drone stockpile.

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Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

The Liberals have held hours-long talks to thrash out their policies on energy and climate change, as they inch towards a new position on the issue.

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.

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Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

A state MP has revealed an assault's impact on their family as Australia's first public child sex offender registry is established by a landmark law.

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

Prison guard walk-off struck down as courts duck chaos

A court system has avoided chaos after a planned strike by prison guards, incensed with the sentencing of man who bashed four officers, was overturned.

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

Families on the frontline of veterans' wellbeing battle

The families of defence force members and veterans are on the frontline of the fight to turn around poor health and wellbeing outcomes for servicemen and women.

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Rudd hails Australia's 'first-class' ties with Trump

Former PM turned ambassador Kevin Rudd says Australia's strong links with the US under Donald Trump have deepened as critical minerals open up a new front.

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

'Threatened, spat at': retailers, workers demand action

A rise in violent behaviour towards retail workers has sparked exasperated calls from supermarket giants for stronger workplace safety protections.

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Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

PM optimistic Trump and Xi will reduce trade tensions

Anthony Albanese is hopeful a hotly anticipated meeting between the world's most powerful leaders will lead to a reduction in trade barriers.

'Only the start': workers send warning at mass rally

Unions have firmly stated their fight for better pay and conditions is not yet finished after three days of strikes that forced schools to open late.

'Salacious gossip' or news? MP to test new privacy law

A state Liberal deputy leader and his wife are seeking to put a journalist in the witness box as they sue for alleged defamation and privacy invasion.

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Rush for home care spots ahead of landmark reforms

All 20,000 home care spots promised before the end of October have been allocated as older Australians prepare for major aged care reforms to take effect.

Don't forget gas: industry calls for renewable support

More than 50 companies are calling on the Australian government to extend support for renewable gas projects.

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.

Trump touts Korean, China deals on last Asia tour stop

President Donald Trump is talking up trade talks with Seoul and Beijing as he finishes his Asia trip with a swing through South Korea.

Renewed puberty blocker ban may face another challenge

A state government might face a second legal challenge after reinstating a puberty blocker ban for transgender children hours after it was overturned in court.

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.

Optus execs, regulator get date for Senate grilling

The fallout from the deadly Optus triple-zero outage in September will ramp up as those in charge at the telco face a probe into the tragedy.

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