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Former Labor MP appointed gender equality ambassador

Former Labor MP appointed gender equality ambassador

A former state and federal Labor MP has been appointed as Australia's next ambassador for gender equality.

PM's approval up, support for statehood split: polls

PM's approval up, support for statehood split: polls

PM's approval up, support for statehood split: polls

PM's approval up, support for statehood split: polls

Anthony Albanese's net approval rating is in the red for the first time in two years, while voter support for Palestinian statehood is mixed, two polls show.

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.

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Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Australia's economic future will be guided by ideas to reinvigorate its currently languishing productivity, the treasurer has said.

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.

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Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US leader's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin secured no truce in Ukraine.

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes

An urgent plan to close loopholes in working with children checks will not "reinvent the wheel" but the government is confident it will help protect children.

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.

Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska

Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska

Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska

Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska

Donald Trump is on his way to a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin where the US president faces the uncertain task of sealing a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Firefighters have kicked down the wages door, winning a large pay bump after their work was noted for being "significantly undervalued".

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.

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Tougher national working with kids scheme by year's end

Australia will fast-track the rollout of reforms for working with children checks after the existing system was slammed by the prime minister as "hopeless".

Major parties back women to replace jailed rapist MP

Australia's oldest parliament is edging closer to gender parity as major parties announce women candidates in the race to replace the disgraced Gareth Ward.

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Embedding policies that cannot be wound back could help stop a worrying trend in its tracks, Women's Minister Katy Gallagher says.

Cutting 'nightmarish' red tape may awaken productivity

Fixing Australia's regulations could help businesses and shoppers save and reinvigorate Australia's languishing productivity base.

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PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.

Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Childcare educators are working for years after being banned and police want parents to report suspicions immediately to protect kids, an inquiry has been told.

'Standard practice': summiteers play down Treasury leak

Experts believe there's still hope for reform at an upcoming productivity roundtable after Treasury recommendations arising from the summit were leaked.

Leaders tested as gun fired in race for seaside seat

A by-election to replace an MP convicted of rape with a strong personal vote could spell disaster for the leader of his former party.

Salmon farms green lit, but conservation fight not over

Salmon farming has been allowed to continue in a harbour at the centre of a conservation battle, but further legal action has been flagged.

More bail denials trigger juvenile jail increase

More children are being held without conviction following bail law changes as a premier defends being tough to get kids "back on track".

EV industry powers down tax talk amid surging sales

Electric vehicle sales have been driven to a record high, but advocates warn it's not yet time to withdraw incentives or impose taxes.

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