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New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the previous government were "economic and fiscal vandals", revealing a worsening set of economic forecasts.

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

'Reasonable' for freed terrorist to have strict orders

A terrorism expert has backed a court's decision to release convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika under strict conditions instead of keeping him detained.

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Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea

Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado court disqualifies Trump from holding office

Colorado's top court has declared Donald Trump engaged in insurrection in 2021 and is ineligible to be on the state's presidential ballot.

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

ACCC warns of higher prices without right merger reform

The consumer watchdog has poured cold water on merger reform models proposed by Treasury and says its compulsory notification model strikes the right balance.

A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush

A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush

A $10,000 cash incentive is being used to convince doctors of the benefits of a life in the country, as one state tries to plug a regional GP shortage.

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Assange appeal against US extradition set for February

Assange appeal against US extradition set for February

Assange appeal against US extradition set for February

Assange appeal against US extradition set for February

Julian Assange's supporters say a date has been set for the WikiLeaks founder's final appeal against extradition to the United States from the United Kingdom.

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

Australia not seeking to 'hold back' changing world

Australia not seeking to 'hold back' changing world

Australia not seeking to 'hold back' changing world

Australia not seeking to 'hold back' changing world

Anthony Albanese has placed dialogue at the centre of Australia's approach to managing a rapidly-changing world.

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b

A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal

Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.

Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Funding of regional roads needs an overhaul so the nation can cope better with natural disasters, a parliamentary inquiry has found

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Mobile phone coverage boost for bushfire prone areas

Another tranche of black spot funding will target communities at greater risk of bushfires to boost mobile coverage and reliability.

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RBA wary of unemployment jump ahead of rates call

The central bank board mulled over another cash rate increase or staying on hold at the December meeting, and kept its options open for more tightening.

Man sentenced for threat to kill federal MP

A man has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond and probation after admitting making threats to kill people including federal MP Anne Webster.

Health insurers told to 'have another go' on premiums

Health insurers have been told to go back to the drawing board by the government after collectively seeking a significant hike to premiums.

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Australia will be represented at a virtual meeting hosted by the US to discuss security in the Red Sea and moves to prevent rebels attacking ships.

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Housing crisis: don't blame migrants for the mess

Housing groups and social service organisations say decades of poor policy choices are chiefly to blame for surging rents, not migration levels.

Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub

Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

Liddell battery 'milestone' for end of coal-fired power

Australia's biggest polluter AGL Energy has made a final investment decision on a big battery that marks another milestone in the end of coal-fired electricity.

Freelance boom overstated as self-employment rates wane

Freelancing has not taken over the world as some forecasters expected, but rather become more precarious, based on research from a public policy think tank.

Visas to address skill shortage on cards for roundtable

Addressing skills shortages will be on the agenda when federal, state and territory ministers meet for the first migration roundtable.

Queensland flooding first priority for new ministers

Queensland Premier Steven Miles tells his newly sworn in ministry '"it's time to get to work".

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