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Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel has defended his "widow" joke about Melania Trump, as the first lady and her husband President Donald Trump demand the late-night host's sacking.

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Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Western Australia's government will partner with three mining giants to build hundreds of homes for teachers, police and nurses in regional cities.

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

The partner of an SAS veteran and alleged war criminal has criticised a senior Liberal MP, who has issued his own "very cautious" response.

Children's commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids

Children's commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids

Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.

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Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Australia's former electoral commissioner will review failures at a recent state election, with some results still not known five weeks after polling day.

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Confusion reigns over who would pay for a coalition plan to add one billion litres to Australia's emergency fuel stocks - and if the supply figures add up.

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

Students are paying more and universities are earning less under Morrison-era fee hikes for arts courses, with the government accused of stalling key reforms.

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

A character reference for a convicted child sex offender has seen a city council turn against its mayor, unanimously passing a motion of no confidence in him.

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.

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King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.

Book shines light on women who've won through history

Journalist Antoinette Lattouf has released a new book celebrating women in Australian history who have defied expectations and secured landmark changes.

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence.

Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

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UK PM faces vote on Mandelson parliamentary probe

UK parliamentarians will vote on whether to refer the prime minister to an inquiry to consider if he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson's appointment as an envoy.

Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits

The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

Gender equality activists have gathered for a landmark conference aimed at charting a new way forward as anti-rights movements gain traction.

King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting

King Charles is visiting the US, aiming to strengthen ties despite tensions over the Iran war and concerns over a shooting that likely targeted the president.

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

More than $1 billion has been pledged to fix roads and potholes across Australia's second-most-populous state, but riders and advocates argue it's not enough.

'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation

An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.

Senator in bizarre 'disrespectful' Anzac Day rap post

A Tasmanian senator is facing criticism for posting an Anzac Day tribute with a rap song underneath.

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