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Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.

Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Uni debt relief set to benefit richer students more

Analysis of plans to reduce student debt by 20 per cent has found the reduction will not speed up the time taken to repay fees.

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

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Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

Axed duo back in Biennale after 'avoidable' arts crisis

After a backflip, artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at an international exhibition.

Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won't be the last Dalai Lama

Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won't be the last Dalai Lama

Following speculation about the future of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader has announced the institution will continue after he dies.

Childcare changes just a 'bandaid' after abuse case

Childcare changes just a 'bandaid' after abuse case

Expedited childcare reforms will only be a stop-gap response and won't address the root causes of abuse in the sector, an early childhood advocate says.

Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint

Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint

A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.

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Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

Yoorrook inquiry's call for redress not off the table

None of the mountain of recommendations made by a landmark truth-telling inquiry are off the table, a state government says.

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

The federal government will find wholesale tax reform hard to achieve at its roundtable but planning changes could be more manageable, says a leading economist.

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Pacific leaders need to "hold hands" and weather external interference in the region, Fiji's prime minister says during a visit to Australia.

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

Senate passes massive US tax cut and spending bill

Senate passes massive US tax cut and spending bill

Senate passes massive US tax cut and spending bill

Senate passes massive US tax cut and spending bill

US President Donald Trump's massive tax cut and spending bill heads to the House of Representatives after passing the Senate by the narrowest of margins.

Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Newly-elected senators have been formally introduced to the upper chamber as they undergo their orientation before parliament resumes.

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Quad moves to counter China critical minerals dominance

The US, Australia, India and Japan have announced a critical minerals initiative the nations call an "ambitious expansion" of their strategic Quad partnership.

Trump escalates Musk feud with threat to Tesla support

The war of words between President Donald Trump and the world's richest man Elon Musk has escalated as the Senate passed a key tax and spending bill.

Sea ice loss risks more icebergs, threatens wildlife

The consequences of Antarctic ice loss are serious and varied and monitoring the issue faces challenges as American contributions to climate science falter.

Blow for Thai government as court suspends PM from duty

A top court has suspended embattled Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as it considers a push to sack her over a damaging leaked phone call.

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A long haul: electric trucks still face speed bumps

Questions about the price of low-emission trucks, how they can be charged and where they can be driven are slowing down pollution cuts, an inquiry has heard.

Truth-telling inquiry splits on final report findings

Three of the five leaders of an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry did not endorse the key findings in one of its two final reports.

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Donald Trump has criticised Japan for not buying American rice as Tokyo scrambles to convince the US to scrap a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese cars.

US Senate struggling to pass Trump's $5 trillion bill

US Senators continue voting in a marathon session on a series of amendments to Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, which will add $5 trillion to US debt.

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

The prime minister has played up Australia's importance to the US as speculation swirls over why he hasn't yet managed to get a face-to-face with the president.

Nice work if you can get it: premier pockets plenty

Parliamentarians in one state have been granted a pay rise, propelling the premier to the position of Australia's second highest-paid politician.

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