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'Some hurt in this': Joyce jumps ship to One Nation

'Some hurt in this': Joyce jumps ship to One Nation

Barnaby Joyce says he's looking forward to joining forces with a "fellow traveller" in Pauline Hanson after confirming he will serve under her in One Nation.

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Fifth woman joins frontline of Liberal Party leadership

Australia's newest female state Liberal leader is leaning on advice from a fellow premier-hopeful and a former AFL premiership captain to guide her in the role.

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'Difficult decision' on energy bill relief payments

'Difficult decision' on energy bill relief payments

Australian households and businesses are going to miss out on further energy bill relief, after a decision was made for the rebate to finish by the year's end.

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Swastika sword seized as men charged over Nazi symbols

Three men will face court charged with the public display of Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material after a federal police investigation.

Legal challenge to CBD-wide warrantless searches

Legal challenge to CBD-wide warrantless searches

A protest organiser and performance artist are challenging a decision to declare an entire city's CBD and surrounds a designated search area for six months.

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Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

A Liberal senator says first homes in Australia are too expensive, arguing a cut to the nation's immigration intake should be part of the solution.

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Kennedy Center honours stars but Trump takes spotlight

Since returning to office, US President Donald Trump has installed a new board at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and become chairman.

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Warnings Australian food at risk under corporate voices

Australians risk becoming unhealthier if food business executives call the shots on policy, as the National Food Council prepares to meet for the first time.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Fourteen people have been arrested over a coup bid in Benin, a government spokesperson says after a minister declared the attempt had been foiled.

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Chinese jets directed radar at Japanese planes

Japan has lodged a protest over a "regrettable" incident where Chinese fighter jets directed their radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters.

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Call for independent body to review minister's spending

The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips.

Taliban sanctions hailed as Afghan embassy future shaky

Australian sanctions on the oppressive regime of the Taliban have been hailed by the Afghan government in exile but its embassy in Canberra could be shut down.

PM brands social media ban a success before it starts

The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.

US, Ukraine meeting 'constructive', further talks set

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held productive talks with Ukraine's senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in Miami, US officials say.

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Retail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Almost all retail and fast food workers have documented verbal abuse while one in 10 have been spat on, sparking calls for better protections.

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave

One of Australia's most notorious murderers - and a suspected serial killer - has died while serving a life sentence for the slaying of an Adelaide teenager.

'Deeply concerned': Australia sanctions Taliban leaders

Concerns over the oppression of Afghan women and girls have led Australia's government to sanction three top Taliban officials.

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize

President Donald Trump has described being given the new FIFA peace prize as "one of the great honours of my life".

Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban

Tech giants face accuracy flaws in the under-16 social media bans, as age-scan errors risk letting teens slip through or wrongly lock them out of platforms.

Positive male roles highlighted in push to end violence

Men have important and influential roles in promoting healthy attitudes towards women to help prevent violence against them, AFL captains and male leaders say.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

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