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Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

The federal government is considering legal reforms to require businesses to set and meet gender equality targets, with penalties for non-compliance.

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

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ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support

ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support

An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told.

Trump stirs tariff pot, toying with fresh threats on EU

Trump stirs tariff pot, toying with fresh threats on EU

A day after taking office, US President Donald Trump has reiterated tariff threats without immediately imposing the taxes he threatened during his campaign.

Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong

Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held one-on-one talks for the first time with newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight

Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.

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Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says

Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says

Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says

Knives should be locked up in retailers, union says

A union is calling for all retailers to keep knives under lock and key after a supermarket worker was allegedly stabbed by a teenager.

Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine

Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine

Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine

Trump says he could sanction Russia over Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged European leaders to do more to defend his nation as Donald Trump says he might impose sanctions on Russia.

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern's 'deeply personal and inspiring memoir'

Jacinda Ardern is releasing a memoir detailing her journey from tenacious small-town New Zealand girl to trailblazing world leader.

Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'

Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'

Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'

Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'

The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.

'Mum guilt': parents battle growing school costs

'Mum guilt': parents battle growing school costs

'Mum guilt': parents battle growing school costs

'Mum guilt': parents battle growing school costs

As Australian parents deal with the ballooning cost of school supplies amid other cost-of-living pressures, a minor party is promising relief.

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Britain's prime minister says the failure to prevent the Southport murders should be a "line in the sand".

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

A national database of anti-Semitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks.

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Giant pandas debut at Adelaide Zoo

Australia's new giant pandas have debuted at Adelaide Zoo, delighting crowds as political leaders hailed them as a symbol of stronger relations with China.

Toxic foam used in celebrations before contamination

Residents in one coastal village cannot fish, swim or grow food due to contamination by "forever chemicals", and live in fear of getting cancer.

Inquiry launched into 'failures' of child protection

The failures of a state's child protection and working-with-children checks will be probed following the jailing of one of Australia's worst pedophiles.

Trump won't curb Australia's climate crusade: Albanese

Donald Trump's abandonment of the US's climate goals won't deter Australian investment in clean energy, with the sector promising tens of thousands of new jobs.

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PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office

Australia's most senior official in the US during the first Trump presidency has weighed in on how the Albanese government will navigate his return to power.

Misinformation warning ahead of federal election

Voters have urged to be wary of claims online by Australia's election integrity taskforce ahead of the federal poll.

Trump pledges to save America from 'decline'

President Donald Trump has outlined a series of bold executive orders to expand US territory, curb immigration and boost fossil fuel production.

No more warnings for misbehaving telco companies

Telcos who are caught breaching their code of conduct will no longer receive a warning before a fine as the government cracks down on bad behaviour.

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for family, officials

US President Joe Biden has used his power to pardon in the broadest and most untested way possible: to forgive those who have not even been investigated yet.

Australians trust scientists regardless of politics

In Western countries people with right-wing views tend to trust scientists less, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Australia.

Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

The iconic koala lost more habitat to federally approved land-clearing than any other threatened species in 2024, the Australian Conservation Foundation says.

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