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Canberra condemns Russia getting North Korean missiles

Canberra condemns Russia getting North Korean missiles

Australia has joined some 50 nations in condemning the transfer of ballistic missiles from North Korea to Russia against multiple United Nations declarations.

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released

Recently released documents have added few details to what was already known about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Nats talk down need for 2035 emissions reduction target

Labor should remain focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 rather than trying to accelerate renewable energy with a new 2035 target, the Nationals say.

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Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

Revealed: why judge denied federal bid for secret trial

The reasons a judge ordered a national security case could be heard in open court have finally been made public after more than two years.

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

Priority status for a solar-powered hydrogen plant promises to bring hundreds of jobs to Darwin's energy precinct and shift an emerging export market up a gear.

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Hi-tech guns for frigates to give navy edge at sea

Australia's Hunter class frigates will pack more firepower with the navy to spend $380 million on new weaponry.

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Federal laws against discrimination are expected as Jewish groups prepare legal action against Islamic clerics they claim are preaching anti-Semitism.

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Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call

Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call

Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call

Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call

Australia's public call for a ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza is unlikely to go further with Canberra favouring diplomatic channels to air its grievances.

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

A federal veto on a port hub for the huge towers, blades and turbines needed for the first offshore wind farm does not doom offshore wind, the treasurer says.

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

New federal laws have come into force banning the display of Nazi symbols such as the swastika and the Sieg Heil salute.

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer GPs offer bulk billing and people are paying more out of their own pocket despite government incentives targeting child patients and pensioners.

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

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Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media

The Department of Home Affairs issued more than 3000 notices to social media companies requesting violent or extremist posts be removed in just six months.

'Taking them for a ride': calls for supermarket probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has called for the consumer watchdog to inquire into the cost of fruit and vegetables at major supermarkets.

Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout

Retail data is likely to reveal shopper enthusiasm for Black Friday discounts ahead of fresh stats on Australian consumer prices, housing and jobs.

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

A parliamentary committee wants the government to put school meals on the menu across Australia in a bid to improve the health of the nation's school children.

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Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies

Employers with 100 or more staff will be forced to publish their gender pay gaps as part of a government push for improved transparency and workplace equality.

Nursing union accepts pay deal after months of deadlock

WA’s nursing union has accepted a three per cent pay rise but says its 40,000 members remain the lowest paid in the country.

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses.

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.

Attacks over Joyce meeting an 'absurdity': Albanese

Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticism over a meeting with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce at Parliament House.

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

Slow start for renewable energy apprentice incentives

Less than 20 per cent of spots have been taken in an incentive program offering apprentices up to $10,000 to cover training in renewable energy industries.

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