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'Resistance justified': hundreds protest for Palestine

'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

Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel

Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel

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.

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

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.

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Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban

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

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

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

'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.

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Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum

Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum

Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum

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

Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms

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.

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

NT not a 'failed state' says chief minister

John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

Asia-Pacific disputes may spark 'kindling for conflict'

India is increasing its collaboration with Australia in a bid to bolster its own security, a former national security advisor says.

One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

One in three first-home buyers tap into federal scheme

More first-time home buyers are jumping on a federal government scheme as borrowing costs surge, according to the federal government's housing agency.

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

NSW students 'might actually socialise' after phone ban

Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Solution to energy transition might be over our heads

Australia could use a "secret weapon" to share the country's wealth of sunshine, kickstart the stalled energy transition and permanently reduce power bills.

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Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

A taskforce may not be the best way to address university student sexual assault, with a standalone body floated as a better option by education minister.

Energy operator backs transmission network overhaul

The head of the Australian Energy Market Operator says new transmission lines are a core part of a low-carbon energy system fit for the 21st century.

Concern China help would spark 'over-reaction': Timor

East Timor's president says China expressed concern that helping the island nation develop military infrastructure would spark an "over-reaction" in Australia.

No delay: Berejiklian's spat with ICAC fast-tracked

A legal challenge by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian to overturn ICAC's corruption findings will be heard as expeditiously as possible, a judge says.

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Future Fund boss Peter Costello won't seek third term

Australia's former federal treasurer Peter Costello won't seek a third term as chair of the Future Fund and recruitment for his replacement is underway.

Talks begin on looming pay day super changes

A plan to claw back billions of unpaid superannuation to workers could force businesses to pay super into employees' funds on the same day as their salary.

ALP primary vote slips since election: Newspoll

Newspoll indicates Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the federal election as the prime minister's lead as preferred leader narrows.

Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid

Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.

Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM

Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.

We haven't forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW

NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt.

Uniform power of attorney laws will protect the elderly

Legal experts say moves to protect the elderly and vulnerable from financial abuse and exploitation by standardising power of attorney laws are long overdue.

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