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EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

Australia and Germany have agreed to deepen ties as negotiations over a free trade deal with Europe drag on.

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

Balancing the scales towards gender equality will require Australian values of fairness, aspiration and opportunity to be front and centre.

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines.

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Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Workers are more ready to strike than ever before, unions say, as they push for above-inflation pay rises to help members with high housing costs.

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.

US withdraws 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

US withdraws 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

US President Donald Trump's border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after co-operation with local officials.

Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division'

A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.

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China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call

China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call

China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call

China to buy more US soybeans, Trump says after Xi call

Chinese ⁠President Xi Jinping has had a phone call with ‍US President Donald Trump, officials from both countries say.

Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump

Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump

Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump

Man sentenced to life for trying to assassinate Trump

A man convicted of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 has been sentenced to life in prison.

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

Veterans call to hold fire on Defence property sell-off

The RSL is pushing back against the sale of almost 70 Defence properties, saying veterans have "deep connections" to many of the historic locations.

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Security deal to strengthen ties on PM's Indonesia trip

Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.

UK to release files on Mandelson's US appointment

UK to release files on Mandelson's US appointment

UK to release files on Mandelson's US appointment

UK to release files on Mandelson's US appointment

The former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, will be investigated by British police over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

Nationals MP say they owe it to their voters to make sure any resumption of the coalition isn't beset by the threat of further divorces.

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

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Defence property sell-off in bid to shore up budget

Almost 70 historic defence sites across Australia will go under the hammer, saving $100 million in annual costs to be reinvested back into the armed forces.

Costly by-election as high-profile Liberal quits early

A former tennis star turned senior Liberal will quit parliament, prompting a by-election that will force local voters to the polls twice in quick succession.

Harbour Bridge joyriders sparks calls for e-bike action

Footage of young men dangerously riding e-bikes and motorcycles on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has fuelled calls for more accountability.

'Lot of complaints': ex-minister's aged care warning

As the aged care sector gets used to major reforms, a former Liberal minister turned lobbyist has warned the overhaul may be having unintended consequences.

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Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse

Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.

Adored trailblazer with kindness at her core farewelled

Marie Bashir's compassion and love for an early morning singalong have been remembered as political luminaries farewelled NSW's first woman governor.

Forecasters dial up rate bets as banks prepare to hike

With the RBA showing stronger resolve to rein in inflation, banks will more likely than not be lifting home loan rates again in a few months, economists say.

Palmer fights election caps despite failed $50m spend

Changes to how much money political parties can spend on elections and how much people can donate to candidates will be challenged in Australia's highest court.

'Traumatised' Libs told to get off TV and sort out feud

A former Liberal minister has told his colleagues to deal with their grievances privately, as Sussan Ley dismissed speculation that she could be ousted.

'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch'

Passengers have been offered an apology and compensation after widespread disruptions soured a major rail line's move to full services.

Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.

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