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Trump sues Murdoch, News Corp over Epstein report

Trump sues Murdoch, News Corp over Epstein report

Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones and two Wall Street Journal reporters over their reporting of the Epstein scandal.

Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved

Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved

Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved

Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved

Former Australian prime minister-turned-ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says he's confident issues with the AUKUS submarine contract will be resolved.

Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans

Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans

Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans

Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans

A prisoner swap will take place between more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members and 10 US citizens and residents, officials say.

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PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

Worker penalty rates to get greater legal protection

Worker penalty rates to get greater legal protection

Laws enshrining penalty rates for workers who rely on award wages will be among the first pieces of legislation introduced to the new federal parliament.

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

Australia hands over first tranche of tanks to Ukraine

The majority of 49 Abrams tanks committed by Australia have joined Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion as Moscow continues its deadly attacks.

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

Concerned parents are investigating all options to ensure the safety of their children after a childcare educator was charged with abuse.

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Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Academics, staff and students have detailed free speech concerns at Australia's top universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine encampments.

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims

Corruption allegations have been levelled against a businessman who helped secure $600 million in backing from the Australian government for PNG's new NRL team.

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Nation on notice as signs point to growing jobless rate

Australians are being warned about possible further rises in unemployment after a shock jobless rate jump that has strengthened the case to cut interest rates.

MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims

MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims

MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims

MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims

A man's decision to dance alone with a state MP at a party raised doubts whether claimed sexual abuse by the politician ever took place, a jury has heard.

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

The Late Show axed after more than three decades

The Late Show axed after more than three decades

The Late Show axed after more than three decades

The Late Show axed after more than three decades

CBS is ending The Late Show With Stephen Colbert due to a changing media landscape, removing from air one of Donald Trump’s most prominent late-night critics.

Pulse check on public health exposes widespread woes

Pulse check on public health exposes widespread woes

Pulse check on public health exposes widespread woes

Pulse check on public health exposes widespread woes

A first-of-its-kind check-up on a state's healthcare sector does not make for pretty reading, with publicly funded services facing stiff headwinds.

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Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom

Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps.

Trump's name on 2003 birthday letter to Epstein: report

Donald Trump has threatened to sue Rupert Murdoch over a report detailing a 2003 personal note sent to Jeffrey Epstein.

Boss of troubled DNA lab resigns after being suspended

A director has resigned in another setback for a beleaguered DNA lab that had major failings over a number of years exposed by back-to-back inquiries.

PM confident of Australian jobs boost after China visit

The prime minister has wrapped up an almost week-long visit to China but the opposition is still calling for ties with allies like the US to be prioritised.

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Trump has vein condition causing leg swelling

The White House says Donald Trump has a common vein condition causing swelling in his lower legs, after photographs of the president triggered concerns.

Bank details exposed after Palmer's parties suffer hack

A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach.

Ukraine shakes up cabinet to reinvigorate war effort

Ukraine has appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as its new prime minister, marking the first leadership change since Russia's invasion in 2022

Calls for childcare register to include work histories

There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.

AI turbocharges child abuse as image-creation made easy

Child safety experts are demanding urgent changes to how child exploitation is tackled as perpetrators use AI technology to easily create explicit material.

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.

Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans

Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.

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