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Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Australia's pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.

Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished

Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished

Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished

Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished

People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of "good character" in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.

Judge declines to halt Trump's crackdown in Minnesota

Judge declines to halt Trump's crackdown in Minnesota

Judge declines to halt Trump's crackdown in Minnesota

Judge declines to halt Trump's crackdown in Minnesota

Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.

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Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Health Minister Mark Butler is yet to put a deadline on cutting spending growth on the $50 billion-per-year NDIS after striking a major hospital funding deal.

Why some economists go against the flow on RBA rate bet

Why some economists go against the flow on RBA rate bet

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to become the first major central bank on Tuesday to U-turn from rate cuts to rate hikes in the post-COVID inflation era.

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Key supporters of Sussan Ley don't expect a challenge to her leadership in the near term, but one rival has yet to break cover with his plans.

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

'Bring your harem': Richard Branson's email to Epstein

Virgin boss Richard Branson's name is mentioned hundreds of times in the latest tranche of documents relating to disgraced pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Epstein documents include probe emails about his death

Epstein documents include probe emails about his death

Epstein documents include probe emails about his death

Epstein documents include probe emails about his death

US Justice Departments documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include emails between investigators about his death in 2019.

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

When is a farm not a farm? Some producers are finding out the hard way as they're unexpectedly hit with hefty land tax bills, sparking calls for change.

Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran

Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran

Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran

Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran

Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders are seeking to fragment Iranian society, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.

Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released

Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released

Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released

Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released

A former Australian prime minister has been named in newly released documents on Jeffrey Epstein, but he says those diary entries can't be taken on face value.

'Milestone deal' for 100,000 first homes target

'Milestone deal' for 100,000 first homes target

'Milestone deal' for 100,000 first homes target

'Milestone deal' for 100,000 first homes target

Other states are "very keen to sign up" to a federal plan for 100,000 new first homes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the opening deal.

US journalist Don Lemon in court: 'I won't be silenced'

US journalist Don Lemon in court: 'I won't be silenced'

US journalist Don Lemon in court: 'I won't be silenced'

US journalist Don Lemon in court: 'I won't be silenced'

Defiant US journalist Don Lemon says he won't be silenced, after being arrested for recording anti-immigration enforcement protesters.

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

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Thousands protest against ICE campaign across the US

Thousands of Americans have braved freezing conditions to demonstrate as the Department of Justice launches an investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti.

US Justice Department releases more Epstein documents

The US Justice Department has published a new cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex ‍offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum

Economic policy has been nominated as the only way for the Liberals to arrest their plunging fortunes, as the party squabbles over a leadership spill.

Trump nominates Warsh to run US central bank

US President Donald Trump says he is nominating former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the central bank's next chair.

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Trump names Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

US President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.

Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media

The Union and Solidarity Party has dominated all phases of Myanmar's election, winning a majority in the two legislative chambers, state media says.

Nobel laureate's advice for treasurer to fix housing

Joe Stiglitz is a bit of a rock star in left-leaning economic circles, but his suggestions to make housing more affordable didn't seem to convince Jim Chalmers.

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.

Liberal MP rules himself out of leadership challenge

Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.

Mass relocation as public housing faces wrecking ball

Residents have been put on notice to move out as public housing advocates fight a plan to reduce city towers to rubble.

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

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