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Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose concerns have prompted expanded access to a potentially life-saving medication, enabling licensed venues to keep naloxone on hand.

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

A project expected to advance Australia's transition to clean energy has taken a step forward, despite years of criticism from farmers and environmental groups.

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Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

An attempt to rein in the snowballing cost of the NDIS could happen too fast and might leave some autistic children overlooked, an inquiry has been told.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still 'broken'

Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still 'broken'

A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.

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Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has formally ratified a military treaty with Australia, but it's unclear exactly when the deal will be signed.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

President Donald Trump is mulling “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

Call for MPs to show 'bravery' and pursue tough reforms

A think tank economist is urging politicians to stop hiding behind "mandates" and show conviction in order to support difficult but important changes.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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'Folly' of nuclear submarines plan floated

Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.

Telco skips company tax as large businesses step up

The big businesses paying the most and the least tax have been revealed, as a record low number of large companies are found to be avoiding tax.

Libs nuclear bond solidifies as leader stamps authority

The opposition leader has issued a directive to her front bench to respect their colleagues' portfolios as she pushes her team to be more proactive on policy.

States and feds go toe-to-toe over hospital funding

The fight over a new health funding agreement is becoming increasingly heated as the states accuse the federal government of adding to pressure on hospitals.

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PNG clears path to ink Australian mutual defence pact

A landmark security and defence agreement between Australia and Papua New Guinea has cleared a final major hurdle, paving the way for it to be inked imminently.

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians attempting to deliver food and aid to Gaza are at risk as Israel begins intercepting an international aid flotilla.

Green metals or bust: climate experts issue warning

Demand for Australia's biggest fossil fuel exports is expected to drop in the coming years but producing green metals could provide a lifeline.

Voluntary assisted dying to be legal across Australia

Three decades after a territory's voluntary assisted dying laws were overturned, they are set to be reinstated and come into line with other jurisdictions.

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.

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