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Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a 'mistake': Biden

Netanyahu's approach to war in Gaza a 'mistake': Biden

US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Gaza divisions hurt Australia's soft power: minister

Division over violence in Gaza could challenge Australia's power as a multicultural nation, an assistant minister has warned.

Adults to face jail time for recruiting kids into crime

Adults to face jail time for recruiting kids into crime

Adults to face jail time for recruiting kids into crime

Adults to face jail time for recruiting kids into crime

South Australian adults who recruit children to commit crimes could be jailed for 15 years or more under new laws proposed by the state government.

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Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Australia forecast to become a carbon credit factory

Firms have been warned to be honest about the role of carbon markets in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, with carbon credit production set to soar.

Traditional owners gather to fight fracking gas hub

Traditional owners gather to fight fracking gas hub

Traditional owners will join a roundtable meeting on Wednesday as part of an inquiry into a controversial NT gas project they claim threatens cultural heritage.

Winds after saturating rain threaten to topple trees

Winds after saturating rain threaten to topple trees

Wet and windy weather has returned to Sydney after a deluge overflowed the city's main reservoir, as the government weighs options to mitigate future flooding.

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Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Brittany Higgins defends 'unwavering' account of rape

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins have argued changes to her account of being raped could have been caused by trauma and cannot be used to attack her credibility.

Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will write to the states demanding they stop relying on the disability scheme to manage released criminals.

Jobs bright spot for consumers as economy teeters

Jobs bright spot for consumers as economy teeters

Jobs bright spot for consumers as economy teeters

Jobs bright spot for consumers as economy teeters

Consumer sentiment has been tracking at low levels for two years and is showing few signs of material improvement.

Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Tasmania's minority Liberals will hold more detailed talks with three balance-of-power independents as the party seeks to firm support to govern.

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Security establishment frets over attracting youth

Almost every national security challenge Australia faces is tied to technology and the home affairs minister warns AI could further transform this environment.

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up

Australia’s next chief of the defence force will be the first from the Navy in more than two decades, as the military prepares for the AUKUS alliance.

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Under-pressure child health services get funding boost

Western Australia has announced a $39 million boost in funding for under-pressure child development services including pediatricians and nurse specialists.

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Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown

The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants.

New-homes target not going to plan amid tradie shortage

Only one jurisdiction is forecast to achieve its share of a five-year national housing plan, but one premier has defended the goal over "mushy" targets.

Residents waiting years on claims after 2022 floods

Queenslanders whose homes were damaged two years ago in disastrous flooding say they are still waiting on claims to be finalised or repairs to begin.

Divest or liquidate the 'end game' for Santos, Woodside

Independent research presents stark options for Australia's gas producers as shareholders get set to scrutinise Santos and Woodside Energy on expansion plans.

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Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

'Exorbitant' payouts for NSW Police media advisors totalling more than $700,000 have prompted the premier to review severance pay for senior public servants.

Premier grilled after drug injecting room report leak

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan insists there is a sense of urgency to addressing Melbourne CBD drug overdoses despite keeping a key report secret.

Japan partnership an 'evolution' of AUKUS: PM

As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.

Albanese urges transparency on Gaza aid worker deaths

The prime minister has welcomed more transparency and accountability on probes into the deaths of several aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments are far too low and are not covering the cost of key essentials for Australians buckling under the cost of living crisis, a report says.

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

More households are getting the full benefit of rooftop solar by adding a battery to their energy system as Australia racks up a record year for installations.

Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions

Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.

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