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Motoring body drives push for road safety ratings

Motoring body drives push for road safety ratings

Safety ratings on roads should be brought in by the federal government to guide major road funding decisions, the Australian Automobile Association says.

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

The business council is calling for new national targets to place Australia back in the top 10 in the OECD rankings across reading, maths and science.

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

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Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

Hatred imported from interstate 'won't be tolerated'

Hatred imported from interstate 'won't be tolerated'

Authorities have vowed to fight the bigotry and cowardice of extremists after a man was charged under new laws in South Australia that ban swastikas in public.

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.

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Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree after being indicted on charges of leading an insurrection.

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his advocacy in finding a cure, as his proud family watched on with joy.

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

Anthony Albanese has pledged to take Australia in the right direction as he makes a pitch to voters, while hinting at when the federal election could be held.

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Democrats and others criticise President Donald Trump for firing independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies in a letter citing "changing priorities".

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk made a cameo at a German far right political party's campaign event, while tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Berlin against extremist views.

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

A top European Union military official is in favour of stationing European Union soldiers in Greenland.

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Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security boss, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of an agency set to clamp down on illegal migration.

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

A late former Liberal minister who served in the cabinets of two prime ministers has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

After touring disaster-hit North Carolina and Los Angeles, Donald Trump says he's considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role

A Trump-style "government efficiency" portfolio has been included in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's rejigged shadow ministry.

From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has stolen the limelight - again - with a provocative act at an awards event with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

From reflection to resistance: how mob will mark Jan 26

January 26 brings mixed emotions for many Indigenous people, with some reflecting or mourning, gathering for protests or spending time on Country.

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.

Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.

Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets

Despite the Albanese government's well-meaning rhetoric, its policies and results reveal a failure to fix housing affordability, a housing expert says.

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