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Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Senator says Labor stoush avoided after Israel change

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he expects the Labor national conference to back in changes to the party's stance on Israel.

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Littleproud warns regions at risk from medicine changes

Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned of poorer health outcomes for regional patients following prescription medicine changes.

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough

Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.

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Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble rival campaign

Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble rival campaign

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making a high-risk bet he can halt Donald Trump's march to the Republican presidential nomination by winning the state of Iowa.

NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice

NSW Liberal leader backs Indigenous voice

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman will vote 'yes' in the upcoming voice referendum but has called for changes to the proposal to help it succeed.

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Cheng Lei's human rights should be respected: PM

Australia is continuing to push for the release of journalist Cheng Lei from a Chinese prison, while balancing the countries' frayed diplomatic relationship.

Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister

Cowboy rising star wins over the Prime Minister

The prime minister has visited the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo in rural Queensland to meet the best and brightest cowboys and cowgirls.

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At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

At-risk Indigenous families given $44m government boost

The federal government has set aside $44 million for programs across 15 organisations to support at-risk Indigenous families navigate out-of-home care.

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

The chances of bringing inflation down without dealing massive damage to the labour market are improving, says the head of the Reserve Bank.

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

Whirlwind trip for PM to strengthen Southeast Asia ties

The prime minister will embark on a five-day visit of Indonesia, the Philippines and India to strengthen ties with Australia's Southeast Asian neighbours.

No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth

No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth

No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth

No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth

Indigenous leaders say they are sick of responding to queries about false claims the Uluru Statement from the Heart is actually 26 pages long.

Group voting distorts elections, says Antony Green

Group voting distorts elections, says Antony Green

Group voting distorts elections, says Antony Green

Group voting distorts elections, says Antony Green

Group voting tickets are reflective of a political problem in Victoria and the state should dump the system, election analyst Antony Green says.

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

The Reserve Bank governor says the focus should be on planning and zoning reforms to bring on new supply rather than short-term fixes to housing challenges.

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Tributes for political giant who took over from Sir Joh

Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.

Judge rules in favour of PwC partner told to retire

PwC didn't satisfy its own partnership agreement when it pushed partner Richard Gregg to retire after the consulting firm became embroiled in a leaking scandal.

Security and services boost for Indigenous lands

The federal and South Australian governments are spending $14 million to improve security and services across the state's APY Indigenous lands.

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Regions to benefit from prescription changes: doctors

Doctors from regional areas have come in support of prescription changes, despite fears rural pharmacies could be impacted by the move.

AUKUS partnership the 'beating heart of free world'

A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.

Australia's humanitarian intake rises to 20,000 a year

The federal government will lift the number of places available to refugees as part of its humanitarian intake to 20,000 people per year.

PM says rural voices must be heard on energy transition

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says better engagement with rural communities is needed while the nation transitions to renewable energy.

Freedom push to follow jailed journalist's letter

Detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei's letter from jail has inspired political leaders to step up a push for her release.

Family law changes will protect women, children: expert

Current family law measures are not responsive enough to address family and domestic violence, an inquiry has been told.

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