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Libya needs rescue equipment, aid to curb cholera: UN

Libya needs rescue equipment, aid to curb cholera: UN

The UN has warned people in Libya need shelter, food, primary medical care because of the worry of cholera, and clean water following catastrophic floods.

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

Indigenous minister blasts comments about colonisation

The minister for Indigenous Australians has described an opponent's comments about British colonisation as offensive and a betrayal of Aboriginal people.

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korea's Kim inspects fighter jet plants in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has toured Russian fighter jet plants operated by United Aircraft Corporation, sanctioned by the West over the war in Ukraine.

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Wages lag productivity in mining, agriculture: study

Wages lag productivity in mining, agriculture: study

Workers in two major industries industries have not been enjoying a fair share of productivity gains in the past decade, an independent commission says.

Regions benefit with budget boosts to health, education

Regions benefit with budget boosts to health, education

The NSW government will redirect education funding to pay for higher teacher salaries as it pledges extra schools and campus upgrades in regional areas.

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

Cathy Freeman stand unveiled at site of famous victory

The stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will get a renamed Cathy Freeman Stand in honour of the Indigenous athlete, whose gold medal race there stopped the nation.

Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site

Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site

A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.

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Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact

Australia has expressed a willingness to engage with Vanuatu over a security pact after the nation's new prime minister raised concerns about the signed deal.

Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on

Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on

Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on

Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on

People are struggling to find rental accommodation because a lot of housing stock is being listed on sites such as Airbnb, Greens leader Adam Bandt says

Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers

Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers

Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers

Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers

A senior minister has refused to release documents about rejecting more Qatar Airways flights but the deputy prime minister insists "there's nothing to hide".

NT mega fire under control, but crews remain on alert

NT mega fire under control, but crews remain on alert

NT mega fire under control, but crews remain on alert

NT mega fire under control, but crews remain on alert

Authorities are catching their breath as a huge blaze in the Northern Territory is downgraded after threatening towns for more than a week.

Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Industry leaders have told Australian governments to "go harder" to expand solar and battery energy production or risk missing key goals.

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

Decorated soldier to lead Repatriation Commission

The federal government has appointed retired Australian Defence Force officer Kahlil Fegan to a key role in overseeing military veteran support.

Watchdog seeks to block Qantas-China Eastern extension

Watchdog seeks to block Qantas-China Eastern extension

Watchdog seeks to block Qantas-China Eastern extension

Watchdog seeks to block Qantas-China Eastern extension

The consumer watchdog is looking to block the extension of a deal between Qantas and China Eastern, claiming it would allow the carriers to increase airfares.

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PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

The prime minister has told industry leaders they must move towards renewables or watch as the world passes Australia by.

Australia permanently cancels Kyoto carryover credits

Federal Labor is ending an accounting loophole used by the previous government to meet climate targets through the application of Kyoto carryover credits.

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.

Iran summons Australian envoy over rights sanctions

Iran's government has summoned Australia's envoy to protest new sanctions against four Iranian individuals over alleged human rights abuses.

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Gay Korean who fled military draft gets Australian visa

A gay man who faced jail in South Korea after refusing military service was left broke and depressed during the pandemic as he fought to remain in Australia.

Biden's son Hunter hit with criminal gun charge

Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three charges over a weapons violation.

Australia to steer global climate adaptation framework

Climate adaptation will be a critical part of the first stocktake of global progress since the Paris Agreement, with Australia invited to lead negotiations.

Uni responses to rape slammed as a 'searing indictment'

Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.

Feds must take lead in salvaging Comm Games: inquiry

A Senate inquiry has called for the federal government to facilitate finding a replacement Australian host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Hells Angels banned from music festival fortress

The South Australian attorney-general has dismissed criticism of "bulletproof" legislation banning Hells Angels bikies from a former music festival site.

Certainty for temporary health workers in NSW budget

Temporary frontline workers at risk of being let go from their positions will be made permanent under a NSW budget measure to improve hospital staffing levels.

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