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Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Locals plead for visitors to return to area of manhunt

Business owners in a region central to the search for an accused killer can breath a sigh of relief with travel restrictions scrapped and cash help on its way.

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

As many as 1.5 million Australians will be at high risk from the damaging affects of climate change, a confronting government outlook shows.

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Minister torpedoes talk defence billions to appease US

Australia insists a $12 billion spend on a defence precinct is about boosting the nation's capabilities, but experts say the increase is not significant.

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'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing

Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.

Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls

Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls

A thumping loss at the voting booth and dismal polling has intensified debate about a Liberal leader being replaced but he is brushing off "anonymous gossip".

'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Kirk shooting suspect not co-operating with authorities

Investigators continue working to establish a motive for the killing of conservative Charlie Kirk as the suspect refuses to co-operate with authorities.

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UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

The UK hopes to cement its strong bond with the US during President Donald Trump's visit, with new tech and energy deals to be announced.

NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix

NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix

NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix

NZ offers blueprint for home-building productivity fix

Australia should follow New Zealand in reforming zoning rules to boost limp construction productivity and expand housing supply, leading economists say.

Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead

Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead

Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead

Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead

A tax exemption for electric vehicles could put another 1.5 million on Australian roads if it is extended to 2035, modelling shows, and cut carbon emissions.

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel is pressing on with its Gaza City and West Bank plans as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for talks following Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar.

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery in drone assault

Russia says it has downed more than 361 Ukrainian drones after an attack on its Kirishi oil refinery, as Kyiv says it conducted a "successful strike".

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Shadow cabinet reshuffle after outspoken senator sacked

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has announced a wider-than-expected shadow ministry reshuffle and expanded the coalition’s leadership group.

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

'Always pulled our weight': PM defends defence spending

Australia is spruiking its defence budget and a planned facility to support nuclear submarines deal as a major security pact remains under US review.

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Liberals' federal woes blamed for by-election thrashing

The NSW government picks up an extra seat following a by-election victory as the state's opposition leader deflects blame for the outcome and vows to fight on.

Australia and PNG prepare to sign landmark defence deal

Australia and Papua New Guinea will sign a major security deal that will allow citizens of the Pacific nation to serve in Australia's military.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer awaits formal charges

A memorial for assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be held in his home state of Arizona in a week as police prepare to charge his accused killer.

Proud moment as PNG celebrates independence anniversary

Papua New Guinea will be alight with festivity as world leaders and dignitaries gather in Port Moresby to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence.

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Nepal sets poll date as interim prime minister sworn in

Nepal's president has appointed former top court chief Sushila Karki as interim prime minister after protests collapsed the previous administration.

Accused sniper in Charlie Kirk killing awaits charges

A state governor has credited Tyler Robinson's family with bringing him to justice for the alleged shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close

A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.

Embattled party sharpens poll focus on 'crime crisis'

A state Liberal party is honing its focus on crime, announcing a beefing-up of knife search powers ahead of an election, while denying members are disunited.

US in a delicate balance with allies Qatar, Israel

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatar’s prime minister Friday before he visits Israel this weekend

Terror groups and affiliates slapped with sanctions

Three fundamentalist groups and dozens of entities and individuals have been slapped with continued financing sanctions by the federal government.

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

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