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Treasurer confident of firming up ties on China trip

Treasurer confident of firming up ties on China trip

Jim Chalmers will meet with economic counterparts in Beijing in the first visit by a federal treasurer to China in seven years.

Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut

Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut

Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut

Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to give interest rate relief to borrowers at the September meeting as Australia's inflation rate still has fight left in it.

Nuclear power plan 'economic insanity', treasurer says

Nuclear power plan 'economic insanity', treasurer says

Nuclear power plan 'economic insanity', treasurer says

Nuclear power plan 'economic insanity', treasurer says

Jim Chalmers has lashed out at opposition plans to build nuclear reactors, ahead of a major speech by Peter Dutton outlining the proposal.

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Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

Immunocompromised to receive free shingles vaccine

More than 200,000 Australians who are immunocompromised will gain free access to the shingles vaccine in an expansion of a government scheme.

Hospitals still have to monitor IV bags amid shortage

Hospitals still have to monitor IV bags amid shortage

Health Minister Mark Butler says health systems will still have to closely monitor IV fluid bag numbers, despite having enough amid a global shortage.

Minister vows 'assertive' approach on vape crackdown

Minister vows 'assertive' approach on vape crackdown

While a ban on vape sales is starting to have an effect, Health Minister Mark Butler says further action is needed on stores that are illegally selling them.

Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

Warning of 'unintended consequences' on gambling reform

As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.

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'Welcome progress' on inflation to come: Treasurer

'Welcome progress' on inflation to come: Treasurer

'Welcome progress' on inflation to come: Treasurer

'Welcome progress' on inflation to come: Treasurer

Jim Chalmers says while inflation levels are set to drop when figures are released on Wednesday, it remains unclear if it will get back to RBA targets.

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris was keen for a debate rematch with Republican rival Donald Trump, but he refuses to take up the gauntlet.

Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation

Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation

Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation

Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation

The leaders of the Quad are meeting in President Joe Biden's hometown, where they're set to announce plans for new security initiatives in the Indian Ocean.

'Enormous confidence' in visa vetting as five cancelled

'Enormous confidence' in visa vetting as five cancelled

'Enormous confidence' in visa vetting as five cancelled

'Enormous confidence' in visa vetting as five cancelled

Australians in Lebanon are being urged to come home amid concerns of an escalating conflict as the acting prime minister defends visa vetting for Palestinians.

Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares

Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares

Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares

Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares

Trains are free across Sydney amid major sporting fixtures as the transport minister dismisses criticism of a commitment to put more staff on driverless trains.

PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

PM meets Biden at home for 'discussion between friends'

Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Early US election voting begins in some states

Early US election voting begins in some states

Early US election voting begins in some states

Early US election voting begins in some states

Early voting has begun in some states for the US presidential election, six weeks ahead of the November 5 election day.

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LNP leads Labor by 10 points before Qld election: poll

A Newspoll survey suggests Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli is on track to end Labor's nine-year grip on power in Queensland.

Rate cut delay bolsters case for experts on RBA board

The RBA's gradualist approach to tackling inflation has left it lagging the world on rate cuts and should make it reconsider its strategy, economists say.

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

All aboard for free fares but train delays still likely

Trains will be free over the weekend for a bumper events schedule but some services could still face disruptions.

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Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry

Aboriginal people were forced off Country, taken from their families and forced onto missions where they were not allowed to leave, an inquiry has been told.

Premier floats ban on private company-run elections

After long queues plagued some polling stations at NSW local elections, a ban has been flagged on private companies running them in the future.

Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility

The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.

Interim pay offer fails to salve nurses' strike threat

Nurses and midwives plan to stage a 24-hour strike as they intensify their fight with the state government for a 15 per cent pay rise.

Overheated market could burn first-time home buyers

The head of Australian Centre for Housing Research has responded to new data, suggesting encouraging buyers into a the "overheated" market is unfair to them.

Portable wi-fi to support disaster-hit communities

NSW is rolling out technology with internet functions to keep communities connected and support emergency services during natural disasters.

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