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Ley reveals fresh front bench after Hastie departure

Ley reveals fresh front bench after Hastie departure

The Liberals have shuffled the decks of its leadership team after the resignation of rogue MP Andrew Hastie triggered a second reshuffle in five months.

'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

'Victory for common sense': Labor backdown on super tax

A plan to increase tax on large super balances has been overhauled, with Labor saying they took feedback on its original plan seriously.

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.

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Trump softens tone as China-US trade tensions flare

Trump softens tone as China-US trade tensions flare

US President Donald Trump has taken a less confrontational approach in his latest social media post on trade tensions with China.

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.

Backers hose down Hastie's fiery email to supporters

Backers hose down Hastie's fiery email to supporters

Liberal MPs have tried to clarify renegade member Andrew Hastie's remarks after he made another cryptic suggestion about his future within the party.

Critical minerals talk heats up before PM's US visit

Critical minerals talk heats up before PM's US visit

Australia is keen to lock in a critical minerals deal with the US ahead of Anthony Albanese’s talks with Donald Trump and fears of China’s market dominance.

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Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister

Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a Monday deadline to present the parliament with a budget.

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

Opposition leadership rival promoted in reshuffle

A potential challenger for one state's Liberal leadership has been promoted in a reshuffle just over a year out from the next election.

Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds

Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds

Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds

Trump hits China with more tariffs as trade war builds

Donald Trump says the US will hike tariffs on imports from China to 100 per cent in retaliation for its new export limits on rare earth minerals.

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

Legislation to align superannuation with payday has been broadly welcomed despite warnings some firms would face a cashflow crunch and compliance headaches.

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, dedicating it to "the suffering people of Venezuela" and the US president.

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation’s issues with racism.

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Venezuela's Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".

Ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social sports club

A former Wallabies captain and now senator has been banned from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby's sponsorship.

'Climate vandalism': state under fire over energy plan

A state's energy plan has sparked outrage after pledging to keep coal-fired power plants open for decades, potentially putting pressure on emissions targets.

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian President Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.

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Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat

The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues.

Shaving red tape, inflation key to economic growth

The economy is in a "good spot" but one sector is proving more stubborn than expected, the boss of the Reserve Bank says.

Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed

Community and political leaders have expressed relief at a ceasefire deal on Gaza and hope for rebuilding social cohesion in Australia.

PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual

The PM's office is briefed all the time on a range of issues, says Anthony Albanese after a hearing was told of conversations over a plan to tax super balances.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

Hands out for handouts: bailouts loom for more smelters

More taxpayer bailouts could be on the horizon for ailing facilities after a $600 million lifeline to one mining giant.

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