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Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi on Asia trip

US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.

Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump

Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump

Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump

Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump

Trade talks between the US and Canada stalled after Ontario broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement featuring the voice of former president Ronald Reagan.

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Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.

Health giant under microscope for charity tax status

Health giant under microscope for charity tax status

A health union wants the government to investigate embattled private hospitals operator Healthscope over a problem with its salary packaging scheme

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

Senator denies 'abuse of power' in council ouster claim

A Liberal senator has admitted relying on "say so" before allegedly defaming the head of a large NT Aboriginal land council over a claimed vote of dismissal.

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

US President Donald Trump says he's scrapping trade negotiations with Canada over an ad that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

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Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility

Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility

Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility

Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility

The Reserve Bank has set its sights on one tax it says keeps owners of big homes from downsizing and people from relocating for better jobs and pay.

Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero 'debacle'

Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero 'debacle'

Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero 'debacle'

Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero 'debacle'

Some Samsung phone users with old mobiles will get free replacements after triple-zero glitches, but not everyone will be so lucky.

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Albanese walks in Whitlam's footsteps half a century on

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lauded a titan of the Labor movement for significant reforms social and political reforms that changed Australia.

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Ban on violent customers to help protect retail workers

Plans to scan knives and bar violent shoppers from stores will be used to address a 'crisis level' of assaults against retail workers.

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

Trump to meet China's Xi as part of swing through Asia

The bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping has been confirmed, despite recent tensions over tariffs.

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

'Scorched earth': public housing demo plan picked apart

Legal minds, engineers and residents have renewed their fight to tear down plans to demolish and rebuild a city's entire stock of public housing towers.

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

Senator targeted council head for 'political purposes'

The head of one of the NT's largest Indigenous land councils says a senator targeted him for political reasons by "escalating" claims he was sacked.

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Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia can help solve a complex and growing challenge without spending vast sums harming people to deter others, the Human Rights Commission president says.

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

A TV channel dedicated to horseracing has been chided by the broadcasting regulator for airing a major party's campaign ads during an election blackout period.

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.

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Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

A fleet of 160 aircraft from the National Aerial Firefighting Centre are ready to respond to disasters as severe weather lashes large parts of the nation.

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award

Firefighters are ramping up their campaign against their commissioner, slamming a decision to honour him with an award as "contradictory" to his service record.

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

AI chatbot companion providers offering human-like conversations to minors have been hit with legal notices requiring them to reveal how they keep kids safe.

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

A state MP is accused of six assaults on his wife, with court records showing three new charges laid against him.

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

US First Lady Melania Trump allegedly threatened to sue an author if he didn’t retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he made about her.

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

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