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Council sacks deputy mayor over anti-Israel stance

Council sacks deputy mayor over anti-Israel stance

A Sydney council home to one of Australia's largest Jewish populations has sacked its deputy mayor after he caused "significant distress'"to the community.

Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom

Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom

Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom

Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom

Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.

Assange future raised in Albanese-Biden talks

Assange future raised in Albanese-Biden talks

Assange future raised in Albanese-Biden talks

Assange future raised in Albanese-Biden talks

The issue of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's future has been raised in talks between Anthony Albanese and Joe Biden in Washington.

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Government faces global and local calls for tax reform

Government faces global and local calls for tax reform

Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.

Safe Work report recommends ban on engineered stone

Safe Work report recommends ban on engineered stone

Workplace health and safety ministers will determine later this year whether to ban engineered stone, after recommendations to do so by the watchdog.

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.

Asbestos disease danger 'far from over', says watchdog

Asbestos disease danger 'far from over', says watchdog

Though most Australians understand the risks of asbestos exposure, many have grown complacent when handling the dangerous material.

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'In-depth' dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US

'In-depth' dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US

'In-depth' dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US

'In-depth' dialogue can steady ties, Wang Yi tells US

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of an ongoing effort to repair the two countries’ strained ties.

'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values

'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values

'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values

'Test of our time': PM says China projects its values

Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.

'Duty to assist' key to ending homelessness

'Duty to assist' key to ending homelessness

'Duty to assist' key to ending homelessness

'Duty to assist' key to ending homelessness

Homelessness Australia says its possible to end homelessness within a decade if Australia can muster the political and financial will.

Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with rape

Bruce Lehrmann, a former federal coalition government ministerial staffer, can now be identified as a previously unnamed man facing rape charges in Queensland.

Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets

Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets

Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets

Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets

Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick

Tensions have emerged in the Victorian Liberal Party following a preselection battle ahead of a by-election in the seat of the former premier.

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.

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Palaszczuk full-term pledge as poll pressure mounts

Annastacia Palaszczuk will need to defy polling to be re-elected Queensland leader as the long race for government in the Sunshine State gets under way.

Govt policies 'anti-farming' says new farmers' boss

The new president of the National Farmers' Federation has taken aim at key government policies including water buybacks and industrial relations reforms.

'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.

Billionaire says vote for climate with career switch

More than two clean energy jobs will be created for every fossil fuel-related job lost, tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes tells a net-zero jobs fair.

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Cautious treaty minister floats hope for framework laws

An independent treaty commission in NSW should begin its consultations by mid-2024, the state's treaty minister says.

Israel bombs Gaza, Putin warns conflict could spread

Israeli ground forces have made a big incursion into Gaza, before withdrawing, as Russia's Vladimir Putin warns conflict could spread beyond the Middle East.

Fierce battle over $150m palliative care funding 'cut'

The widow of a former palliative care patient wants the service better funding amid a political mud fight over whether a record spend is enough.

RBA 'wary' more rate hikes needed to beat inflation

The head of the Reserve Bank admits decision-makers "don't know if the job is done yet" when it comes to interest rate tightening to combat inflation.

'So low': advocates hit out at forced adoption compo

Victim advocates and lawyers have taken aim at the Victorian government limiting forced adoption compensation claims to $30,000 and only to mothers.

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon enjoyed a State Dinner at the White House, although Australia's A-list stars were nowhere to be found.

Joe Biden issues warning to Australia over China

As Anthony Albanese prepares to jet to China, US President Joe Biden has urged Australia to "trust, but verify" when dealing with Beijing.

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