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Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding

Leaders from 20 major international aid organisations are calling for Australia to act after a landmark report concluded that Israel is committing genocide.

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

A crucial assessment of a stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has concluded the venue is too big for the site and shouldn't go ahead.

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

Setback for PM as landmark PNG defence pact delayed

A landmark defence pact between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed after the Pacific nation's cabinet didn't sign off on the agreement in time.

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Prosecutors seek death penalty for accused Kirk killer

Prosecutors seek death penalty for accused Kirk killer

A 22-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk has been charged with murder as prosecutors revealed texts he allegedly sent after the shooting.

Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit

Trump arrives in Britain for second state visit

Donald Trump has landed in the UK for his second state visit after hailing the "great honour" of being hosted by the King at "the ultimate" Windsor Castle.

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

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Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee

Papua New Guineans are draping themselves in the national colours to celebrate 50 years since the country's flag was first raised to mark its independence.

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes

Six-figure fines, jail time and new powers for health authorities will be introduced as a state cracks down on illegal tobacco and vapes.

Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition's climate catastrophe worsens over new target

Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds

Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.

Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally 'dangerous'

Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally 'dangerous'

Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally 'dangerous'

Musk comments at UK anti-immigration rally 'dangerous'

Remarks by Tesla and X owner Elon Musk at an anti-immigration rally have been condemned as dangerous and inflammatory by Britain's prime minister.

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Social media companies will have to detect and eject under-16s from their platforms, but this does not mean all users will have their ages checked.

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

Incoming One Nation senator vows to end mass migration

A former labourer who was a long-term adviser to Pauline Hanson will be Australia's next senator, after being picked by One Nation to fill a vacancy.

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Mist opportunities: nasal spray to boost flu immunity

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against the flu, with the planned rollout of new immunisation methods to help overcome needle anxiety.

Text, note show Kirk shooter planned attack: FBI

A text message and note from the suspected shooter of right wing activist Charlie Kirk detailed his plan for the attack, the FBI says.

Billions in deals to be announced during Trump UK visit

Deals worth billions will be announced during US President Donald Trump's visit to the UK where he will be treated to the ultimate display of royal pageantry.

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

A state attorney-general has applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

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Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

As many as 1.5 million Australians will be at high risk from the damaging affects of climate change, a confronting government outlook shows.

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.

Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls

A thumping loss at the voting booth and dismal polling has intensified debate about a Liberal leader being replaced but he is brushing off "anonymous gossip".

'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.

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