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Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call

Thailand's prime minister has been removed from office by the nation's constitutional court for an ethics violation in a ruling that could usher fresh turmoil.

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

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'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

Maverick MP Bob Katter has sparked outrage after threatening to punch a journalist but his son says the veteran had been triggered by a "deeply personal" issue.

'Serious concerns' rights undercut in migration changes

'Serious concerns' rights undercut in migration changes

Australia's human rights watchdog is alarmed proposed changes to migration rules would stop natural justice applying to foreign criminals facing deportation.

'Serial offender' charges prompt calls to end logging

'Serial offender' charges prompt calls to end logging

A "rogue" forestry agency has been hit with dozens of fresh charges over logging operations, prompting renewed calls for an end to the loss-making practice.

PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

The prime minister has hit back at hecklers during a sometimes tense discussion about renewable energy in the regions, while announcing more funds for farmers.

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'Tremendous victory': nurses secure nation- leading pay

'Tremendous victory': nurses secure nation- leading pay

'Tremendous victory': nurses secure nation- leading pay

'Tremendous victory': nurses secure nation- leading pay

Following months of talks, a state's nurses and midwives are set to become the nation's highest paid after agreeing on a new wage deal.

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Police will be able to issue immediate 12-month protections to alleged domestic violence victims after legislation passed state parliament.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process

UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process

UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process

UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process

France, Germany and the United Kingdom have moved to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.

More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city

More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city

More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city

More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city

Intensified bombardment of suburbs has been reported by residents while more Palestinians have been killed as Israel's military prepares to take Gaza City.

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government.

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Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people.

Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws

Measures protecting penalty rates for almost three million employees who work public holidays and weekends are set to come into effect.

Thieving MP to step down after failing in fraud appeal

A politician says he plans to exit state parliament after losing an appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty charges, as he faces a jail term.

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Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower's ordeal

Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

The man who authorised a widely-criticised grace payment to a woman wrongly jailed for 20 years says there's no point meeting with her.

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

China accused of hacking global systems for espionage

China-backed cyber espionage groups are targeting telcos and internet service providers around the world, giving them ability to track a target's communication.

Popular dating apps ban thousands for abuse, harassment

The company behind some of Australia's most popular dating apps has banned or suspended 660,000 accounts as it pledges to strengthen user safety.

Daniel's legacy in law to protect kids from predators

The parents of murdered schoolboy Daniel Morcombe are celebrating the establishment of a state public child sex offender registry but want it to go national.

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

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