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Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.

King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew

King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew

King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew

King Charles heckled by protester over Prince Andrew

King Charles has been publicly confronted about the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew as he greeted well-wishers during a visit to a cathedral.

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

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Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

Objections blocked in race to build 800,000 new homes

In a bid to meet a target to build 800,000 homes over the next decade, a state government will ban and restrict appeals to speed up approvals.

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card

More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

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Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads

Educators have been offered a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

'Dark days': Biden urges Americans to 'get back up'

Former US president Joe Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for cancer, calling these “dark days”.

Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims

Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims

Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims

Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims

Accusations made against the CFMEU's administrator have been rejected as disgraceful, with a potential inquiry into the union's conduct to take place.

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs

Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.

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Creatives celebrate copyright protection from AI mining

Labor's decision to rule out a controversial change to copyright laws that would allow AI models to scrape creative work for free has been widely supported.

Senator rejects blame for remote Indigenous plight

An outspoken Liberal senator has denied being involved in a coup against an Aboriginal land council boss, who she accused of failing communities.

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been given financial help from the government, with human error to blame for a further $9 million spend.

Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored

Politics and media corporations are losing the trust of young Australians who continually feel ignored by powerful elites, an Australian artist-activist says.

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'Not a luxury': cheaper contraception offers choice

A contraceptive option will soon be far cheaper to buy after it is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, alongside increased bulk billing for IUDs.

PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.

'Yes or no?': stadium rallies before crucial vote

Thousands of people are expected to flock to opposing stadium rallies before a do-or-die vote in parliament on the project's future.

MPs refuse to disclose who they signed into parliament

Only 13 independent MPs and a One Nation senator voluntarily disclosed who they have given lobbyist passes, which allow unescorted access around parliament.

'Roller-coaster of pain': broken state of bone health

A gold-medal winning Olympian is teaming up with a woman who can't even pick up a dropped sock to urge doctors and patients to take charge of their bone health.

Joyce compares climate dispute to punching a journalist

The former Nationals leader has defended his split from his colleagues but left the door open to rejoining down the track.

Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific

Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.

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