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EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

A fleet of 160 aircraft from the National Aerial Firefighting Centre are ready to respond to disasters as severe weather lashes large parts of the nation.

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

Brother weeps as little Cheryl's suspected killer named

The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.

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Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award

Union wants fire chief gone, criticises award

Firefighters are ramping up their campaign against their commissioner, slamming a decision to honour him with an award as "contradictory" to his service record.

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

Crackdown to protect kids from AI-induced self harm

AI chatbot companion providers offering human-like conversations to minors have been hit with legal notices requiring them to reveal how they keep kids safe.

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife

A state MP is accused of six assaults on his wife, with court records showing three new charges laid against him.

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Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments

US First Lady Melania Trump allegedly threatened to sue an author if he didn’t retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he made about her.

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Costs of policing weekly pro-Palestine marches have been raised by a premier as a reason to ban them but police say an accurate figure is hard to come by.

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says

Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

'Wild' $2m forecast for nation's priciest house market

It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.

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Samsung phones to be binned over triple-zero call fault

More than 70 older models of Samsung phones will have to be replaced or updated after testing revealed a flaw in connecting certain emergency calls.

Puberty blocker battle sparks landmark legal challenge

The mother of a transgender teen unable to access hormone therapy after a state ban has launched a legal challenge, sparking protests outside court.

Barnaby unlikely to trigger mass exodus from Nationals

Many National Party MPs share Barnaby Joyce's bitter disdain for global climate change targets, but they are unlikely to join his long march to the exit.

Rex sale lands but there's no cheap flight guarantees

There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.

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Nurses, midwives vote to endorse lucrative pay deal

Queensland's public nurses and midwives are set to be among the highest paid in the country after officially accepting a $1.8 billion deal, ending a stand-off.

Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

Higgins abandons appeals over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has dropped her appeals against elements of a court finding that she defamed former senator Linda Reynolds in a series of social media posts.

Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Instead of celebrating its 80th birthday, the United Nations is wondering how it will exist into the future as powerful nations fail to pay their dues.

N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.

Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

China accuses Australia of air intrusion in S China Sea

China's defence ministry has urged Australia to stop "provocation and hype" about an incident involving Chinese military aircraft over the South China Sea.

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