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Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case

Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case

Donald Trump has lost a bid to use his US presidential election victory to dismiss his conviction on criminal charges involving hush money paid to a porn star.

S.Korea's Yoon defies arrest after hours-long stand-off

S.Korea's Yoon defies arrest after hours-long stand-off

S.Korea's Yoon defies arrest after hours-long stand-off

S.Korea's Yoon defies arrest after hours-long stand-off

Investigators have left the official residence of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol after a six-hour stand-off as they tried to detain him for questioning.

Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

An independent expert has highlighted major concerns about the cost and location of a new AFL stadium but key decision-makers are maintaining their support.

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Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Emissions figures give 'incomplete' picture: experts

Labor has claimed a 28.2 per cent drop in emissions below 2005 levels, but is it really the environmental success story it appears?

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

Rental affordability still stretched, but worst is over

Vacancy rates are edging higher and growth in advertised rents is stalling in welcome news for the nation's renters.

Subscription trap warning for new year health goals

Subscription trap warning for new year health goals

New year health and wellness regimes could come at a cost to your hip pocket if you fall victim to subscription traps and other unfair trading practices.

Mining state moves to become 'conservation superpower'

Mining state moves to become 'conservation superpower'

Endangered species are being given hope as a state better known for mining adds an area equivalent to the size of Tasmania to its conservation estate.

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More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says

The federal government has unfinished business with Medicare, signalling its ambitions to further bolster the GP workforce and boost bulk-billing.

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Weak start, stronger finish tipped for property in 2025

Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis

Key aides of impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol including his chief of staff and national security advisor have tendered their resignations.

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Hope for end to wage theft as laws come into force

Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, with hopes they will deter bosses from engaging in the practice.

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

'Best New Year's Eve ever' for most, but some trouble

One of the world's first celebrations of the new year reached new heights, with most enjoying their night, but some have larger troubles than just sore heads.

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy

Borrowers can expect cashflow relief from interest rate cuts in 2025, yet a further deterioration in the jobs market will also start to be felt.

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'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

From precarious violence in the Middle East to Ukraine's ongoing war, just how Australians will be impacted by major events in 2025 remains to be seen.

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

Housing woes and cost of living a re-run of 2004 poll

Costs at the cash register, aged-care reform and house prices were key concerns of John Howard's cabinet ahead of the 2004 election, documents show.

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

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US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

Court approves arrest of impeached South Korean leader

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces detention after a court issued a warrant for his arrest.

New year changes to boost payments and career options

Employers who underpay staff will be committing a criminal offence in 2025, while more than a million Australians will see changes to government payments.

Trump loses appeal of E Jean Carroll defamation verdict

US President-elect Donald Trump has lost his appeal of the multi-million dollar E Jean Carroll defamation verdict.

Loyalty penalty costing power customers, warns ACCC

Energy consumers are paying more than they should be and the consumer watchdog wants households to force providers to compete harder by shopping around.

Party hard but party safe: Aussies set to welcome 2025

Australians are set to ring in the New Year but revellers have been urged to party with a plan to ensure a night to remember - not one to forget.

'Domino effect' could unlock national sex offender list

A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.

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