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Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Right tax moves matter more than mandates: treasurer

Expected changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would not break an election promise because they would be for the right reasons, Jim Chalmers says.

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

'Pressure on Iran': foreign minister urges peace deal

Penny Wong has welcomed plans by the US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while urging America and Iran to strike an agreement.

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Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget

Economic hawks eye restraint in pre-election budget

Business and economic leaders are warning against an election-year spendathon as a state treasurer prepares to hand down her second budget.

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Black market tobacco outweighs legal sales in Australia, but lowering the excise alone would not drive smokers off dodgy darts, Australian Border Force says.

Not just friends: ministerial affair raises queries

Not just friends: ministerial affair raises queries

Questions have been raised over a potential conflict of interest after a personal relationship between two state government ministers was revealed.

NY ex-mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition

NY ex-mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is in a critical condition in hospital, with his spokesman asking people to pray for the 81-year-old.

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Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

Thousands of homes promised in multibillion-dollar plan

Thousands of homes promised in multibillion-dollar plan

Thousands of homes promised in multibillion-dollar plan

Thousands of homes promised in multibillion-dollar plan

Tens of thousands of new homes are expected to be built in one state under a $2 billion government investment that promises to give young buyers a leg up.

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM

The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.

Israel warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate

Israel warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate

Israel warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate

Israel warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate

People in nearly a dozen towns and villages in Lebanon's south have been warned to evacuate as Israel conducts operations against Hezbollah.

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

Voters 'free kick' at major party in state by-election

The Victorian Liberals admit they will be challenged in the upcoming state election after a by-election resulted in a large swing towards One Nation.

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

States pump up fuel security and bowser policing

One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Close call tipped as Reserve Bank mulls third rate hike

Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.

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Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.

Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops

An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

Australia 'well-placed' to weather fuel supply storm

If the war in the Middle East ended now, there would still be impacts on supply chains, the federal energy minister warns.

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.

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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.

Fiscal restraint to define federal budget as costs rise

Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.

Man faces UK court charged over stabbings of Jewish men

A ‌man has appeared in a London court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack on two Jewish men, in what authorities consider a terrorist act.

Iran 'can't be trusted' over Hormuz, as talks stalled

Efforts to end the Iran war remain stuck as Tehran braces for US strikes and a Gulf ally of Washington warns against believing Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Legal team to meet Myanmar's detained Suu Kyi soon

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, and her lawyers intend to visit her within days to discuss her next legal steps.

Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres

Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.

Law loophole lament as accused paramedic stabber held

A man will remain behind bars charged with the attempted murder of a paramedic as politicians commit to changing laws for assaulting emergency workers.

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