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Turkey's Erdogan secures five more years in power

Turkey's Erdogan secures five more years in power

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

National care economy strategy revealed

People will be able to have their say on a draft strategy seeking to fix the nation's care economy, as pressure mounts on systems including for aged care.

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Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal

Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal

US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Greens 'no different' on racism: Lidia Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has accused the Greens of racism, and is considering abstaining from a crucial vote for the Indigenous voice to parliament.

Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call

Senators to grill RBA boss ahead of June cash rate call

The top line items for Australian economy observers this week include the central bank governor's appearance at a committee hearing and monthly inflation data.

China trade relationship slowly yielding progress

China trade relationship slowly yielding progress

Trade Minister Don Farrell met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the APEC Trade Ministers meeting in the US overnight.

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AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

AGL has 'time tunnel' to Australia's energy transition

The energy transformation is playing out on a small island in South Australia's industrial heartland, where one of the biggest emitters is shaping the future.

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

The sharing of artificial intelligence and encryption technology will part of Australia's deeper relationship with the US under an industrial-scale pact.

Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Controversial powerline plan step closer with order

Victoria's environment minister has confirmed the energy market operator can progress the controversial Victoria-to-New South Wales Interconnector West project.

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

'Formidable woman' to fill Jim Molan's Senate vacancy

The NSW Senate seat held by the late Jim Molan will be taken up by former NSW Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic, who was preselected at a party meeting.

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

Vic Nats to oppose voice as Reconciliation Week begins

The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.

Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products

Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products

Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products

Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products

Vaping products available from Queensland retailers have been found to contain chemicals including nicotine, arsenic and lead, according to a government study.

Biden says debt deal 'very close' ahead of new deadline

Biden says debt deal 'very close' ahead of new deadline

Biden says debt deal 'very close' ahead of new deadline

Biden says debt deal 'very close' ahead of new deadline

US President Joe Biden is expressing optimism about reaching a deal on the country's debt ceiling, while the default deadline has been extended by four days.

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Early axing of logging falls hard on timber towns

Logging communities in Victoria are trying to pick up the pieces after learning the final death knell for the industry will take effect year.

Former top bureaucrats to oversee defence changes

The federal government has appointed three former top bureaucrats to examine the rollout of major changes to Australia's defence.

Tenants win in revamp but no-grounds evictions remain

West Australian renters will be given greater freedom to keep pets and modify their homes but the state government has stopped short of changing eviction laws.

Former prime minister Morrison pens religious book deal

Scott Morrison has received a royalties advance from HarperCollins Christian Publishing for a book, as he weighs up retirement from parliament.

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Greens seek to release list of names in PwC tax leak

A Greens attempt to publicly release a list of names of people the party says were involved in the PwC tax leak has been temporarily stymied pending advice.

Coota Girls to mark Sorry Day in Botanic Gardens

On May 26, 1997, the Bringing Them Home report about the Stolen Generations was tabled in parliament and each year Sorry Day commemorates the survivors.

Ex-senator's freedom of information case thrown out

A judge has rejected former independent senator Rex Patrick's case against the Australian Information Commissioner over freedom of information request delays.

Duck hunting has 'tiny' effect on populations

Experts say the primary focus for sustaining waterbird populations in Victoria should be on habitat destruction, not the minimal impact of hunting.

Protest to oppose tougher fines for protests

South Australian groups opposed to tougher fines for disruptive protests are set to come together ahead of next week's parliamentary vote on the changes.

Retail trade plateaus as interest rate rises take toll

Australians are reining in their spending, although the unusually fierce start to winter weather prompted many to splash out on new warm clothes.

PwC advice scandal points to corporate culture issues

As the PwC tax leak scandal rumbles on, there is no evidence Australia's corporate culture has evolved past the failings of the banking royal commission.

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