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No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but “there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas”.

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.

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Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted

Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter.

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia is ready to help Solomon Islands build a defence force, and is eager to keep a police presence in the nation to remain a security partner.

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

The spending appetite of consumers remains a key source of uncertainty for the Reserve Bank as the battle against inflation rages.

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AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told.

Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute

Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute

Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute

Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute

The Victorian opposition has called on Premier Jacinta Allan to end a pay dispute between the union and police management over work rosters.

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland’s treasurer has revealed the upcoming budget will forecast a $3 billion deficit as the government spends on cost-of-living relief measures.

'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned

'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned

'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned

'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned

A showdown is looming between the NSW Police Force and union officials over officers' pay as an existing deal comes close to expiring.

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there’s swift public investment.

Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Social media use linked to spike in teen self harm

Queensland's chief health officer has issued a warning about the "public health problem" of social media to young people.

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Progress on 'vital' carbon capture underwhelms minister

Australia's resources minister say she's disappointed in progress with carbon capture, telling an energy conference there's no reason to abandon its potential.

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Income gap roars back in post pandemic recovery

Economic equality improved during the pandemic yet those gains have been unwound, with the inflation spike the final test of where equality stands post-COVID.

Renewed calls to drop case as Assange appeal permitted

A UK court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the US on espionage charges.

Iran's hardliner president killed in helicopter crash

Iran's leadership has vowed no change to the country's path after President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash.

Australia mapping path to closer trade ties with India

The federal government will begin consulting on a strategy to strengthen trade and investment relations with India while looking for new areas of co-operation.

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Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation

A defence force plane is standing by to evacuate Australians stuck in New Caledonia as violence wracks the French Pacific territory.

Human rights vetting urged for Fiji defence treaty

A defence treaty between Fiji and Australia should require human rights abuses vetting, after a colonel accused of torture was appointed to the Australian Army.

Universities step up action in push to end encampments

A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.

Council spent 'reasonable amount' on housing attack ads

The mayor of a council labelled a "hold-out" over new housing plans by the NSW premier has defended his council's response to the development policy.

Migration cut would have 'negligible' effect on housing

A housing expert has rubbished claims from the coalition that a cut in the migration intake would lead to better housing affordability and supply.

'Obnoxious' social media faces state push for youth ban

Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms.

Potential IS rise shows need for terror laws: spy chief

The peak human rights body has raised concern about anti-terror laws being too broad but Australia's intelligence agency insists they're needed to curb threats.

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