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Ley reveals tax cuts, backflips on unpopular policies

Ley reveals tax cuts, backflips on unpopular policies

The coalition has outlined priorities it will take to the next election, with leader Sussan Ley attempting to win back voters after a stinging defeat.

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

Senator allegedly plotted council 'coup' with principal

An alleged plot to oust an Aboriginal land council chief executive led to Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defaming him in a media release, a court has heard.

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

China fighter jet flares scare sparks Australian alarm

Australian soldiers were put at risk when a Chinese fighter jet launched flares in front of their plane, the defence minister says.

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Party leader checks in with rogue MP eyeing defection

Party leader checks in with rogue MP eyeing defection

Speculation about the political future of Barnaby Joyce is reaching fever pitch as the ex-Nationals leader confirms talks with a far-right party.

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs

The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Climate 200 tops poll donors as funding list revealed

Climate 200 tops poll donors as funding list revealed

The amount of money given in donations to candidates from non-major parties at the federal election has been revealed, as well as who chipped in to campaigns.

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Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australian defence deal to train PNG troops a 'win-win'

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

People who obtain illegally recorded conversations discussing potential crimes will be protected if they share tapes with police or a corruption watchdog.

Australia's most dangerous weapon is not what you think

Australia's most dangerous weapon is not what you think

Australia's most dangerous weapon is not what you think

Australia's most dangerous weapon is not what you think

There has been a focus on the rise on knife crime across Australia, but that's not the country's most deadly weapon.

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

The education minister says a looming ban on social media for under-16s will help address online bullying concerns.

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Demonstrations against Donald Trump attracted huge crowds across the US as the "No Kings" movement protested against what it sees as his authoritarian policies.

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Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.

'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats

Barnaby Joyce has signalled his intention to leave the National Party, but its leader says the former deputy prime minister still has a crucial role to play.

Parents of teens to control access to AI chatbots

Major platforms will introduce new tools for parents to monitor how their teenagers interact with AI chatbots ahead of a looming social media ban.

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Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

Guiding hand for rural students to help bush renewal

An aspiring psychologist hopes to help rural and regional students overcome a lack of self-belief to find their "True North" and revitalise their communities.

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Treasurer putting Australia in New York's state of mind

Australia's mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and unique regional positioning will be spruiked by the nation's treasurer to big money in the Big Apple.

John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case

John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.

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