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New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

More than 20 communities will have free wi-fi in public spaces through a $20 million government program to address the digital divide in remote areas.

Travel ban imposed on South Korea's embattled president

Travel ban imposed on South Korea's embattled president

Travel ban imposed on South Korea's embattled president

Travel ban imposed on South Korea's embattled president

South Korea's defence ministry says President Yoon Suk-yeol is still commander in chief despite the justice ministry banning him from travelling overseas.

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Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Family violence order 'stopped ex-MP from filing tax'

Personal turmoil and an inability to access documents from an ex-partner's house have been blamed for a former politician's failure to submit tax returns.

Trains and a pay deal delayed as court halts work bans

Trains and a pay deal delayed as court halts work bans

State leaders jumped the gun going to court to stop industrial action on the nation's largest city rail network, a union says.

Nuclear 'most expensive' for replacing coal-fired power

Nuclear 'most expensive' for replacing coal-fired power

Renewable energy is the cheapest option to power Australia, according to scientific estimates that have been savaged by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

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Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

China locked out of Nauru security in Australian pact

Australia needs to agree to Nauru entering a security or banking agreement with a third country after signing a treaty to prop up the Pacific nation's budget.

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Insurers 'price gouging' with secret premium hikes

Millions of Australians are being overcharged by health insurers using a loophole to dodge the rules against raising premiums.

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Don't leave locals behind, PNG PM warns investors

Troubles in an autonomous province in Papua New Guinea have been used as a cautionary tale for those looking to profit in the developing nation.

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

Trump taps his defence lawyer to serve as counsellor

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced he is appointing one of his defence lawyers in the New York hush money case as counsellor to the president

PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

PM's character in question in latest poll

While Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred prime minister, his character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll.

Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super

Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super

Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super

Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super

Tax tweaks have been floated to ensure Australia delivers on its newly legislated objective for the super system: delivering income for a dignified retirement.

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Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow

Young Australians, students, carers and other who receive government support allowances will take home more as indexation increases their payments.

More people unemployed for longer as opportunities wane

Australians dependent on unemployment payments are finding it even harder to get a job as positions disappear and structural barriers remain.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

RBA set to hold rates steady at final meeting of 2024

No change in interest rates is anticipated at the Reserve Bank of Australia's last board meeting of the calendar year.

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SKorea arrests ex-defence minister over martial law

South Korea's former defence minister has been arrested over his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law that sparked a political crisis.

Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.

Donald Trump returns to world stage for Paris ceremony

US President-elect Donald Trump's trip to France for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral is being viewed as a symbolic return to the global stage.

Voters urged to be vigilant about AI disinformation

Experts say artificial intelligence-enabled political disinformation is a growing risk for Australian voters but vigilance is still the best defence.

Division and blame alleged after synagogue arson

Israel's prime minister blames support for an end to the Gaza occupation for a condemned attack on a synagogue as Palestine advocates allege scapegoating.

Seatless independent backs neighbour as PM hits WA

Federal MP Kylea Tink has decided not to run again at the next election, instead throwing her support behind a neighbouring independent.

Romanian top court annuls presidential election result

Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the first round of the country's presidential election.

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