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Cops slam kids' ankle bracelets as a burden on staffing

Cops slam kids' ankle bracelets as a burden on staffing

Children as young as 10 may be fitted with electronic monitoring devices under new laws, but questions remain over how, or even whether they will be applied.

Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters

Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters

Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters

Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters

The Liberal Party's first female leader has been dumped, with experts and peak women's groups condemning the move as a backward step.

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.

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Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary

There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.

Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division

Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division

Israel’s president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.

Venezuelan leader Rodriguez says she was invited to US

Venezuelan leader Rodriguez says she was invited to US

Venezuelan ‌interim president Delcy Rodriguez ‌says she is considering a visit to the United States after receiving an invitation.

UK's most senior government official stands down

UK's most senior government official stands down

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is resigning from the most ‌senior role in the civil service.

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Trump backs end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Trump backs end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Trump backs end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Trump backs end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

US border czar Tom Homan says a federal immigration crackdown in the state of Minnesota is coming to an end.

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Polls have closed in Bangladesh after tens of millions of people voted in an election considered a "turning point" after years of turmoil in the country.

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Sussan Ley is rapidly approaching what could be her last day as opposition leader, with Angus Taylor poised to take over the Liberal Party's top job.

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.

RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints

Builders are telling the Reserve Bank that it is 'very challenging' to get high-rise projects approved in NSW, but houses are at least becoming faster to build.

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

Members of Australia's Jewish community have been left feeling "very uncomfortable" after Israel's president cancelled a key visit amid security concerns.

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PM 'not contemplating failure' on closing the gap

While just four of 19 targets were on track to being met, the prime minister says talk of failure must be guarded against in addressing Indigenous disparity.

Families hope envoy finds Laos poisoning clarity

A seasoned diplomat has been sent to help find answers after a plea from devastated families almost two years following the overseas deaths of two teenagers.

Trump: no agreement with Israel, Iran talks to continue

US President Donald Trump says he reached no "definitive" agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to move forward with Iran.

Pam Bondi accused of hiding names of Epstein associates

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended her handling of the Epstein files during a charged congressional hearing.

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Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

Liberal quits front bench for expected leadership tilt

Leadership aspirant Angus Taylor has resigned from Sussan Ley's front bench, paving the way for a likely showdown to head up the Liberal Party.

'A crime syndicate': fallout over shocking union report

A damning report has levelled extraordinary allegations a rogue union had effectively become a front for organised crime.

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's ambassador is urging middle powers including Australia to publicly declare that "dictators cannot win".

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.

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