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Nationwide rallies decry decade-long offshore detention

Nationwide rallies decry decade-long offshore detention

Australians opposed to offshore detention are demonstrating around the country, urging the government to end the punitive policy after 10 years in operation

All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

All aboard as US warship is commissioned down under

The US navy has commissioned a new warship in Sydney, the first time such an event has taken place in a foreign port.

NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws

NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws

NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws

NT looks to reinstate voluntary assisted dying laws

The NT government has launched a new bid to introduce voluntary assisted dying laws more than a quarter of a century after its pioneering legislation.

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Family of woman facing Iran execution avoid deportation

Family of woman facing Iran execution avoid deportation

The family of a woman facing the death penalty in Iran has avoided deportation from Australia with a court ruling their refugee protection visa be reconsidered.

$50 million to guarantee clean energy supply chains

$50 million to guarantee clean energy supply chains

Shoring up clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific is an important step towards achieving net zero targets, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says.

Cut in federal seats expected as redraw process begins

Cut in federal seats expected as redraw process begins

The Australian Electoral Commission is about to start the process of redrawing federal seats ahead of the next election, as the population grows and shifts.

Doubts cast on defence commitment to families

Doubts cast on defence commitment to families

A royal commissioner says she's not optimistic about the Australian Defence Force's efforts to reduce the stresses and impact of military service on families.

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Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG's NRL bid

Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG's NRL bid

Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG's NRL bid

Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG's NRL bid

Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast

As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.

Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline

Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline

Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline

Bubble bursts on Gold Coast Commonwealth Games lifeline

Hopes the Gold Coast could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after a successful 2018 event, have been dashed by the federal and Queensland governments.

Win for queer memoir as classification ruling upheld

Win for queer memoir as classification ruling upheld

Win for queer memoir as classification ruling upheld

Win for queer memoir as classification ruling upheld

Trans advocates have welcomed a decision allowing the first book referred to the classification board in ten years to remain on shelves.

Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for 'yes' push

Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for 'yes' push

Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for 'yes' push

Indigenous youth ambassadors gather for 'yes' push

A group of more than 30 young First Nations leaders are meeting in Brisbane in the hopes of furthering an Indigenous voice to parliament.

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under

Australians are being warned to brace for blistering temperatures this summer as governments are called on to prepare an action plan ahead of time.

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Smart solar tech a national security risk: opposition

Parts of solar panels connected to the internet made by Chinese firms expose the country to security risks, the federal opposition warns.

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Aussies live longer and prosper but face money worries

Life expectancy and job satisfaction in Australia have improved but a report tracking the nation's wellbeing was less positive on other key measures.

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the latest jobs figures are a good surprise, despite fears the unemployment rate could lead to more pain for mortgage holders.

Bad news for drinkers as tax on spirits set to rise

Australia’s tax on spirits is set for another hike next month, meaning drinkers can expect to pay more for a rum and coke.

Russian prosecutors seek 20 more years for Navalny

Russian prosecutors have reportedly asked a court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 20 years in a penal colony on extremism charges.

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Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum

The Blak Sovereign Movement is opposed to a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice into the constitution, hitting out against 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

The resilience of the jobs market continues to beat expectations and could be bad news for mortgage holders hoping for another pause on interest rate rises.

Cabinet shuffle for Tas govt amid stadium pressure

Tasmania's premier concedes his government has been "knocked off course" by the departure of two MPs over a controversial stadium deal.

Memories of Ukraine students who never got to graduate

The ambitions and broken dreams of Ukrainian students whose lives were shattered by the invasion of their homeland are featured in a poignant Sydney exhibition.

PwC partner wins injunction over retirement move

A partner of PwC is taking the embattled consultancy giant to court over his forced retirement after an investigation into misuse of confidential information.

Gold Coast mayor floats Commonwealth Games redux

The Gold Coast mayor says the 2018 host city could pick up the Commonwealth Games from Victoria but only if federal funding was made available.

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