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Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power

Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in a speech after voters across the United States elected Donald Trump to the White House.

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Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns

New Zealand will attempt to buttress itself against likely trade protectionism as the Pacific readies for Donald Trump's second US presidency.

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

Energy debt is expected to escalate even more than anticipated, sparking a review of payment difficulty protections for households and small businesses.

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians lose millions every day to scams, but new laws could shore up defences to new and novel fraud schemes.

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

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Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on

Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Healthcare, agriculture and finance are tipped as the biggest winners in the era of artificial intelligence as Australia chases long-elusive productivity gains.

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

A Nationals senator spearheading the attack against the prime minister's free flight upgrades has been forced to declare 16 of her own.

Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact

Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact

Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact

Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact

Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.

Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Strengthened laws are imminent in a bid to keep electronic monitoring and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees.

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US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration.

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has taken aim at the veterans' affairs department after data showed compensation targets were being missed.

Supply the key to fixing housing, not taxes: Treasury

The focus of the government should be on increasing housing supply rather than cutting tax concessions for property investors, the Treasury chief says.

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Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply

Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.

Israel PM sacks defence minister, igniting protests

Protesters in Israel blocked highways and lit bonfires on roads after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Pill testing to go ahead at Schoolies after backflip

The Queensland government remains staunchly against pill testing, but the free and confidential service will go ahead at Schoolies in a matter of weeks.

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

The eSafety Commission spent $60,000 battling Elon Musk's social network X over footage of a terrorist attack, a Senate committee has been told.

Albanese sees sun breaking through dark economic clouds

The prime minister strikes an optimistic tone in a speech to the business crowd, saying the worst economic storms are over and the future may be much brighter.

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