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Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris

Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris

Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

'Get on with it': renewables rollout too slow out west

The renewables rollout is not happening quickly enough in WA, a summit has been warned, with leading proponents of clean energy exports calling for targets.

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Zelenskiy brings 'victory plan' to UK and NATO leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.

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China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit

Beijing has brought a call for deeper economic ties with Southeast Asia to ASEAN's summit, where disputes about the South China Sea overshadow proceedings.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Foreign student cap on courses a 'reserve power'

Education Minister Jason Clare says limits for foreign students taking up individual degrees will only be used as a back up.

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Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Experts back age limit at landmark social media summit

Laws will be needed for social media companies to comply with any age limit on users, one premier says as experts back calls to restrict youth access.

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Acting PM saddened after bullying claims against staff

Australia's deputy prime minister has responded to bullying claims levelled by his former chief of staff against other people within the ministerial office.

New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

New merger laws to shelve 'damaging' supermarket deals

The competition watchdog will have to be notified of every supermarket merger to prevent major players from gaining an unfair advantage.

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

'Enough blood has been spilled': concern over Gaza toll

A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.

More pain at the petrol pump as oil prices spike

More pain at the petrol pump as oil prices spike

More pain at the petrol pump as oil prices spike

More pain at the petrol pump as oil prices spike

Conflict in the Middle East is having a flow-on effect for Australian fuel prices but petrol stations have been cautioned not to take motorists for a ride.

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states

State governments and the education union urge greater federal school funding as the minister looks to pave the way for a new deal in parliament.

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Australia urged to press Chinese premier on security

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Laos, where he will meet with the Chinese premier against the backdrop of security tensions and trade bans.

Trump rejects Fox News invitation to debate Harris

There will be no second US presidential debate after Donald Trump rejected an invitation from Fox News to face Kamala Harris again.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

Early budget points to likely May federal election

The 2025 schedule for federal parliament has revealed possible timings for the next election, following an earlier than usual budget

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Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Telstra and Optus are calling on Australians to "check your tech" in the final weeks before the 3G network closes, with thousands still using outdated phones.

Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

Public servants and agency bosses who thwart independent investigations into their work could soon be fined thousands of dollars.

Japan's new PM calls a snap election

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an October 27 snap election.

International sector should grow despite unis' concerns

A Senate report on international student caps says the sector must be allowed to grow sustainably despite concern about limits from major universities.

Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets

Lacklustre trade apprenticeship numbers do not bode well for an industry short of the manpower to meet national home-building targets.

PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.

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