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Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever

Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever

Israel's warplanes have pounded Gaza with relentless bombardments following Hamas' weekend attack, despite the militants' pledge to execute captured Israelis.

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.

Soft landing more likely for limping global economy

Soft landing more likely for limping global economy

Soft landing more likely for limping global economy

Soft landing more likely for limping global economy

The global economy is limping along as inflation proves persistent, although the IMF is feeling more optimistic about a soft landing.

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Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

A Victorian mayor has criticised the warnings given ahead of a major flood along the Maribyrnong River in October last year.

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

One of the builders behind Melbourne's $12.6 billion Metro Tunnel project has suggested it will open to train passengers next year instead of 2025.

Qld health minister to investigate whistleblower claims

Qld health minister to investigate whistleblower claims

Queensland's health minister is seeking more information after whistleblowers came forward with claims about mental health patients and rape victims.

'Lame duck' Liberal premier to face no-confidence vote

'Lame duck' Liberal premier to face no-confidence vote

Premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, Jeremy Rockliff, will face a no-confidence motion when parliament resumes later this month.

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Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru

The prime minister is meeting with Indigenous leaders at Uluru and says 'there is a sense of history' as the nation approaches the voice referendum day.

Workplace laws an 'incoherent mess': industry group

Workplace laws an 'incoherent mess': industry group

Workplace laws an 'incoherent mess': industry group

Workplace laws an 'incoherent mess': industry group

A leading industry group has railed against the government's overhaul of workplace laws, saying the changes would be unworkable for business owners.

Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan

Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan

Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan

Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan

A new desalination plant has been endorsed by the Queensland government as part of a 30-year water security plan.

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

'Spirit of Israel' on display as envoy vows resistance

Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.

DV victims' payments to increase as part of reforms

DV victims' payments to increase as part of reforms

DV victims' payments to increase as part of reforms

DV victims' payments to increase as part of reforms

Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

A Nationals senator has called out the prime minister's "cosy" relationship with the former CEO of Qantas, who she wants to front at an inquiry into flights.

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'Moral panic' over as NSW shifts on personal drug use

In a major overhaul of NSW drug laws, users caught with small amounts of illicit substances will be diverted to health counselling rather than court.

Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda

The banning of hate symbols and legislating to make coercive control a criminal offence will be addressed as parliament returns in Queensland.

'Resistance justified': hundreds protest for Palestine

Protesters are demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to rally in solidarity with Palestine as the prime minister calls for restraint.

Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel

National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.

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Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told Xi Jinping that China’s statement on the Hamas attack didn’t show any support for Israel.

Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban

A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia.

Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games

Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.

Lack of understanding adding to birth pain and trauma

Birth trauma both physical and mental has been laid bare at an inquiry that heard claims of systemic racism and the need to better educate expecting mothers.

'Safe and valuable' industry bids to allay gas fears

There is simply no reason NSW should go it alone and should ban offshore gas exploration and production, a key player has told MPs amid environmental worry.

Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum

Clive Palmer has failed in a court appeal to argue ticks should not count in Saturday's voice referendum but if they do then ‘X’ votes should count as well.

Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.

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