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Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence.

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost of living package that critics say doesn't make a difference to families.

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Renewables heat up post-budget stoush over One Nation

Renewables heat up post-budget stoush over One Nation

Clean energy has proven to be an economic boon for Australia's largest economy, but it is tearing conservatives as they try to catch up with One Nation.

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Inflation lying in wait to strike another rate blow

Despite a fall in headline inflation, a larger-than-expected rise in the underlying figure leaves the door open to more Reserve Bank rate hikes.

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Six months of government-funded paid parental could eventually be extended, as Labor seizes on Pauline Hanson's attacks on the scheme.

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'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

Australia's biggest class action settlement approved

More than $2.4 billion in class action settlements relating to Robodebt are set to be paid out after a protracted approval process.

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz

A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost of living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations.

Budget delivers more help for under-pressure families

Budget delivers more help for under-pressure families

Budget delivers more help for under-pressure families

Budget delivers more help for under-pressure families

Roads, schools, and hospitals are all set to benefit from the NSW budget as the government looks to provide cost-of-living relief to motorists and families.

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Long, expensive 'slog' between health studies and work

Unpaid prac placements for health students, amounting to hundreds of hours of free work, are in the crosshairs of independent MPs and 43,000 petitioners.

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

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NSW's budget surplus dream could still face headwinds

NSW remains on track to deliver a budget surplus in 2027/28 despite a hit to a key revenue driver due to high interest rates, the treasurer says.

'It will kill the brand': plea over brewery's closure

A brewery which has operated for almost 150 years will stop production in November but workers have made a last-ditch appeal for a change of direction.

One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense'

Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity.

Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

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KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm

Two KPMG audit partners who allegedly accessed confidential information are leaving the accounting firm, along with its national chairman.

Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition

An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes.

UK PM's political demise 'hard to watch' for Aussie MPs

Keir Starmer's resignation as British prime minister has drawn a mixed reaction from Australia's political leaders.

Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.

US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally

A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests.

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.

UK's Keir Starmer heeds calls to step down as PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has bowed to mounting pressure, announcing his resignation and clearing the way for leadership rival Andy Burnham to take power.

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