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Trailblazing Labor senator hailed after sudden death

Trailblazing Labor senator hailed after sudden death

The prime minister has led the tributes for trailblazing Northern Territory senator Trish Crossin who fought for First Nations' and women's rights.

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait

Australia will be among 40 countries to be represented at an emergency summit in Paris aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic.

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

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From deep space to garbage tip: rural town strikes back

From deep space to garbage tip: rural town strikes back

A country town feels "abandoned and betrayed" by plans for an incinerator to process city rubbish, with fears it will damage the region's unique global brand.

'On edge': vote imminent on greyhound racing's future

'On edge': vote imminent on greyhound racing's future

Final pitches are being made from both sides of the fence ahead of a parliamentary vote to phase-out greyhound racing by mid-2029.

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

A now-deleted post on Donald Trump’s Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with ‌Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.

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Future Fund set to join tech-related jobs cull

Future Fund set to join tech-related jobs cull

Future Fund set to join tech-related jobs cull

Future Fund set to join tech-related jobs cull

Australia's sovereign wealth fund will shave as much as $15 million in costs and review 10 staff roles as it reaps the benefits of improved technology.

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely

Around half of Peru’s official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

Australia's existing LNG contracts might be the last

In a decarbonising world, Australian LNG exports are likely to be the first on the chopping block for customers with their own cheaper domestic gas supplies.

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

Hungary election winner Magyar eyes unblocking EU funds

The winner of Hungary's election Peter Magyar has promised to restore the "system of checks and balances" on coming to power.

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

Navy boss to navigate defence through choppy waters

The head of Australia's navy has been tapped to lead the country's entire defence force, with the controversial AUKUS deal just one of his many challenges.

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.

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Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.

Inquiry launched as governments spar over oil project

A state government has launched an inquiry into new environmental laws as it calls for a national interest exemption for an oil exploration project.

Little Audrey makes case for skipping, not scrolling

A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.

Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push

The gas lobby says a new levy on LNG exports will make Australia "uninvestable", arguing comparisons to countries like Norway don't stack up.

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Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake

Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.

Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.

Economic inequality is straining Australian democracy

MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.

Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost

The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says.

Richest state could fuel up for 'tough' times

A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.

'Not a stunt': recruitment plan targets overseas police

Addressing rising crime rates will be a key battleground during the Victorian election campaign as the opposition proposes a police recruitment drive.

'Disappointing': Australia's plea after peace talks end

Marathon talks between the US and Iran have broken down as Australia's foreign minister urges the nations to uphold a ceasefire.

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