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Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages

Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages

A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians will cast their ballot on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ending months of speculation about the timing of the next federal election.

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Mining bosses warn of international competition

Three senior mining executives have warned Australia must get its policy setting right to remain competitive in the international marketplace.

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Dire stat demands 'urgent reform' from election winner

Dire stat demands 'urgent reform' from election winner

Whoever forms government after the election will need to deliver substantive reform to fix Australia's long-term productivity challenge, economists say.

Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply has outlined an alternative vision to drive down energy costs and ease pressure on household budgets.

UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested

UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested

South Sudan’s main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.

Casino licence suspension delay a lucky break for Star

Casino licence suspension delay a lucky break for Star

A 90-day suspension of Star Entertainment Group's Gold Coast casino licence has been deferred for six months, but the company has been put on notice.

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Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police have used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons on anti-government protesters in Turkey's capital, potentially reigniting tensions.

Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton

Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton

Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton

Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton

The prime minister will set the election date "pretty imminently" as parliament wraps up for the last time before voters cast their ballots.

Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters

Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters

Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters

Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters

Labor's election tax cuts will provide a "meaningful" boost to the economy, while the coalition's fuel excise cuts have been labelled economically "silly".

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Why Latham refused to apologise for homophobic tweet

Controversial former Labor leader Mark Latham’s excuse for not apologising to a rival MP over a homophobic tweet has been revealed amid a fiery court battle.

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Private operators will be banned from getting involved in acute care in one state after a toddler's tragic death at a controversial hospital.

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.

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National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

Concerns have been raised about a home affairs secretary using an encrypted messaging app after a US scandal involving military plans sent on the same platform.

Travel deal lets Australians whisk through US airports

Less paperwork and shorter queues will greet Australian travellers at US airports under a deal the government says shows the nations' strong relationship.

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Employers with 500 or more employees will be required to select and achieve, or make progress on, gender equality targets under new laws.

Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine

US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".

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Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

Brumbies' fate in the balance as aerial shooting halted

Debate has turned to the fate of the few thousand brumbies thought to remain in a national park after a shooting campaign to protect native wildlife.

Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes

Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.

Trailblazer senator opens door for more LGBTQI members

Retiring senator Louise Pratt has been remembered as a trailblazer advocate for marriage equality as she issued one final call to action to her colleagues.

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Men and boys need to be called into the conversation around preventing violence instead of being spurned by shame-inducing measures, a men's health expert says.

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

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