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Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Australia and India together on Indo-Pacific security

Defence Minister Richard Marles has hosted Indian counterpart Shri Rajnath Singh to sign agreements to increase military talks and submarine co-operation.

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

A draft order to approve construction of a contentious AFL stadium has been given to MPs ahead of a do-or-die vote in parliament on the $1.1 billion project.

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.

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Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

Courts 'will not see' humiliated rapist ex-MP again

A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.

Trump peace deal hailed as crucial step to end Gaza war

Trump peace deal hailed as crucial step to end Gaza war

Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza now has the backing of Israel and Hamas, drawing praise from Australia's political leaders.

Six-week-old Priya set to impact 'countless lives'

Six-week-old Priya set to impact 'countless lives'

It will soon be illegal for employers to cancel paid parental leave after a stillbirth or early infant death.

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

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France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

France's Macron will appoint new PM 'in next 48 hours'

'The president of the republic will appoint a prime minister within the next 48 hours," French caretaker prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says.

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Renters surprise winners from cheaper mortgage deposits

Despite predictions a five per cent deposit scheme will drive up house prices, analysts say the government policy could be good news for the nation's renters.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.

Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email

Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email

Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email

Hearings reveal Optus bungled triple-zero outage email

Federal authorities only found out about a catastrophic Optus triple-zero outage a day after it was resolved because the telco notified the wrong email address.

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers want the state's firms to hit gold with business opportunities, urging small to medium-sized operators to get involved.

Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks

Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks

Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks

Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks

A chief justice has referenced a deadly soccer crowd crush as organisers of a pro-Palestine rally argue crowds are easily managed for other unticketed events.

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.

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Chief given $900k payout after shaking up department

Senior bureaucrats and a minister refuse to say why a department chief left with a $900,000 payout under questioning in parliamentary hearings.

'Back them': PM's blunt message after smelter bailout

Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

Whistleblower fumes over state compo scheme 'betrayal'

A man who exposed Australia's largest workers compensation scheme's issues warns the government will have "blood on its hands" if proposed changes proceed.

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Latham calls for legal change after facing abuse claims

A controversial former prime ministerial hopeful has taken aim at the justice system after his ex-girlfriend claimed he was abusive and she needed protection.

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

A state government has defended its pet AFL stadium project after a damning report recommended the waterfront venue not go ahead.

Australia and Singapore 'don't have to be bystanders'

Top-level talks marking 60 years of ties are likely to include Australia seeking stronger trade and defence ties with an important Asian neighbour.

France's Macron pressed to end political 'mess'

France's President Emmanuel Macron desperately needs a circuit breaker amid growing political chaos.

Infrastructure 'key' offers to unlock regional housing

Funding support for crucial roads, paths and drains could pave the way for more homes as the regions buckle under the weight of the housing crisis.

Election calls heap pressure on Macron to end crisis

The collapse of France's government in just hours makes things even tougher President Emmanuel Macron, who faces calls to quit or hold a snap election.

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.

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