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Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

Trump 'scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans'

The Trump administration has reportedly revoked an extension of deportation protections for Venezuelans that former US president Joe Biden had granted.

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.

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Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism portfolio elevated to cabinet

Autism is now a cabinet-level portfolio in one Australian state after a ministerial reshuffle triggered by an independent politician's resignation.

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Young trans patients denied hormone therapy amid probe

Critics slam a state government's suspension of hormone therapies for young trans patients amid a probe, saying it will cause "immeasurable trauma".

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Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Consumer advocates have called for proposed scam prevention laws to be strengthened to better protect the public, while industry groups want more clarity.

Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Australia's new chief scientist has weighed in on artificial intelligence, saying the rapidly changing technology presents the nation with a great opportunity.

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access

While families have saved thousands of dollars under an expanded childcare subsidy, experts have warned centres may have no option but to hike fees.

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

As the push continues for a national ban on gambling advertisements, one state won't let the ads be plastered across its public transport network.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

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Student's treatment after Hamas support 'inappropriate'

The education minister says a university student expelled after declaring unconditional support for Hamas should not have been reinstated.

Trump fires officials who worked for prosecutor Smith

The US Justice Department says officials who worked on the case prosecuting President Donald Trump for mishandling documents can't be trusted.

Motoring body drives push for road safety ratings

Safety ratings on roads should be brought in by the federal government to guide major road funding decisions, the Australian Automobile Association says.

Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis

The business council is calling for new national targets to place Australia back in the top 10 in the OECD rankings across reading, maths and science.

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Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

Hatred imported from interstate 'won't be tolerated'

Authorities have vowed to fight the bigotry and cowardice of extremists after a man was charged under new laws in South Australia that ban swastikas in public.

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree after being indicted on charges of leading an insurrection.

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