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Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest

Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest

Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can 'forge ahead'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.

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Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers

Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.

Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief

Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief

Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.

Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Progress on institutional abuse, five years since sorry

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the federal government's formal apology to people who suffered abuse in government homes, churches and other institutions.

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

PMs pay tribute to 'architect of Medicare' Bill Hayden

Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.

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Residents returning to homes after Qld bushfires threat

Residents returning to homes after Qld bushfires threat

Residents returning to homes after Qld bushfires threat

Residents returning to homes after Qld bushfires threat

People who fled a fire at Beerwah have been told they can return, as grants are announced for those impacted by a fire still burning near Gladstone.

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.

'Hearts broken': memorial honours victims of bus crash

'Hearts broken': memorial honours victims of bus crash

'Hearts broken': memorial honours victims of bus crash

'Hearts broken': memorial honours victims of bus crash

Victims, survivors and first responders have been honoured at a public memorial in Singleton for those killed in the Hunter Valley bus crash.

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat

Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.

PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden

PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden

PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden

PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden

Anthony Albanese will make an official visit to the US capital next week for talks on climate, jobs and global security with President Joe Biden.

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

Secrets of Dawn: exposing the truth behind the magazine

An exhibition focused on the Stolen Generations will shine a light on the former NSW Aborigines Welfare Board's Dawn Magazine and the truth behind the pictures

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

PM asked to intervene in pilot's 'unbelievable' case

The wife of a country NSW man facing extradition for training Chinese pilots has urged Anthony Albanese to raise the case with Joe Biden when the leaders meet.

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Police approve pro-Palestine march for 10,000 turnout

Organisers of a pro-Palestine march in Sydney expect it to be the city's biggest protest since the Hamas-Israel conflict escalated this month.

Fresher fruit and veg on the way to SA shelves

A new biosecurity facility will help tackle fruit fly outbreaks and shorten the time it takes for produce to get to grocery aisles in South Australia.

Firefighters next frontline NSW workers to get pay rise

Nearly 7000 on-call and permanent firefighters in NSW will receive a 4.5 per cent pay rise after their union and the state government reached an agreement.

One in 10 buybacks cleared nearly two years after flood

Only 11 per cent of applications under the $700 million recovery program for the NSW Northern Rivers have been approved for home buybacks.

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Fiji PM welcomes visa green light, Bushmaster pledge

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has attended a demonstration of Bushmaster vehicles that will be supplied to the Pacific nation under a renewed partnership.

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

Peter-John Collins has been banned by ASIC from providing financial services for eight years following his role in the PwC tax advice scandal.

Government united in Middle East conflict stance: PM

The prime minister has confirmed he won't be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week.

Students help older Australians brush up digital skills

A digital literacy program helping older Australians improve their online skills has received an additional $42 million in funding.

'Concessions on both sides' for EU trade deal

Belgium's ambassador to Australia is optimistic a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union will be signed by the end of this year.

Melbourne grandmother stuck in Gaza, husband slams DFAT

The husband of a Melbourne woman trapped in Gaza has accused the federal government of being too slow in its repatriation efforts and sending mixed messages.

Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice

While Australians rejected a proposal for an Indigenous voice, the prime minister says voters still want the lives of First Nations people to improve.

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