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China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture'

China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared.

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

Battery bonus switched on after coal-plant lifeline

A plan for subsidised solar batteries to be installed in homes across NSW is an important part of a move to renewable power, the state government says.

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Optus faces court as communications watchdog bites

Legal action has been taken against Optus after thousands of customers had sensitive information stolen and leaked online in a massive data breach.

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Premier slams 'nasty' MP, backs controversial post

Premier slams 'nasty' MP, backs controversial post

The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

Death threats, slurs: MP's Latham tweet-fuelled abuse

A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.

Fears new rental laws may increase price pressures

Fears new rental laws may increase price pressures

Rental reforms have passed Queensland parliament but a peak body fears it might not deliver necessary relief.

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Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

Illegal fishing boats burned after Australian incursion

The Australian Border Force has burnt and sunk dozens of illegal fishing boats entering the nation's waters in a warning to fishermen who want to flout the law.

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

Two Australian government-assisted flights out of New Caledonia have been scheduled after more than a week of deadly riots have marred the French territory.

Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032

The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.

Nationals eyeing more state seats as party gathers

Nationals eyeing more state seats as party gathers

Nationals eyeing more state seats as party gathers

Nationals eyeing more state seats as party gathers

Victorian Nationals Leader Peter Walsh already has one eye on the 2026 state election as the party gathers for its annual state conference.

Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial

Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial

Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial

Mourners pack Iranian holy city for Raisi burial

Many thousands of mourners have packed the streets of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad for the funeral of president Ebrahim Raisi.

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

Slovakia shooting suspect 'wanted only to hurt Fico'

A court document suggests a Slovakian suspect has said he did not intend to kill the country's prime minister but "wanted to injure him and damage his health".

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins is preparing to marry, as lawyers spar over documents related to the former political staffer's $2.4 million compensation payment

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Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.

Australia bids to be battery powerhouse

The federal government is steaming ahead with its plan to foster new clean industries and has unveiled a new strategy to kickstart battery manufacturing.

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.

'Crass, vulgar' Latham tweet did not target MP: lawyer

A crass, vulgar and offensive tweet by Mark Latham was merely about homosexual sex and did not specifically target a state MP, his lawyers have said.

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Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tasmania's government has announced a review into the management of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart, the island state's top natural tourist attraction.

Welfare body concedes illegal knackery probe failed

RSPCA officials admit they fell short when they initially cleared an illegal knackery of any wrongdoing despite finding 20 dead horses on a NSW property.

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.

Aussies fear being left behind in New Caledonia

An Australian couple fears being left behind by the government after being stranded for weeks in riot-hit New Caledonia.

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Victoria's electricity regulator has shaved about $100 off the default offer for residential customers but some say it will do little to ease cost pressures.

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